Thanks for reaching out! I’m slowly getting better, but I’m still on thin ice. Actually I just had my first okeyish days in a long time. Planning to get back to the forum, just procrastinating. But I do have a read here every day (sometimes only the memes, but still) and use the coping mechanisms I have learnt.
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That’s good to read. I hope you feel better soon.amd feeling comfortable to share as well. 
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@Callie99
@ShesGotMoxie
How are you? You meant a big deal to me when I first started. Thankyou. 
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Hi iv been popping on and off to try to stay connected.
So much packing up for temporary move and it was delayed a few more weeks.
Trying to keep calm whilst living out of boxes.
I think of many of you here, thankyou for thinking of me too 
Just been either really stressed or so busy.
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Hey Jaz, thanks for the shout out lovely X
I haven’t been doing especially well, but I am here
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Good to hear from you Binx - im so sorry you are not doing well. Anything we can help with?
It was a lovely way to wake up - seeing you on TS this morning 
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Thanks Jaz, that’s a lovely thing to hear
I’ve been very busy which is why I haven’t been on much. Lots of house related problems and other things going on. I don’t have a lot of time to myself at the moment, and the cracks are showing.
My sobriety was intact until yesterday. I’m not going to use self pitying language like ‘I slipped’ as though it was a small mistake. I made a decision to drink, and I deeply regret it. I wanted to dumb down the noise in my head, and now all I feel is dumb. I take full ownership for not managing stress in my life. I became complacent about my sobriety, I didn’t put the work in. I should have made time for this.
I feel like I’ve let everyone down, but trust me when I say I don’t think I could feel any worse because I am disappointed in myself enough.
My journey begins again. Thank you for being there for me my friend
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Oh Binx - please do not beat yourself up over this. You have been dealing with a shit ton. I know you were just about to hit your 100 day mark for the challenge -and this milestone / event can also make your mind crave a drink for celebration.
I can understand where you are coming from in that you don’t want to use language like “i slipped” but love you are human and i know the decision to pick up a drink was not an easy one.
We are here for you / with you so do check in and stick with it - grateful to see you back on the journey (that is the most important thing). Much love my friend - please give yourself a hug from me for getting right back on track and working on your sobriety.
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Hey Binx,
You’re right where you belong with us.
This disease will beat the shit out of you enough. We understand it here. It’s very courageous of you to pop back in and restart when you’re ready.
We’re always here. We got your back.
I hope to see you around again.
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And this is why I shouldn’t have been complacent about logging in to TS. There’s so much love and support here, what was I even thinking? Everyone in this community is the reason I was able to stay sober as long as I did. Logging in, staying accountable.
I’m ready now Eric I’m not going down the plug hole over one solitary day. A half a bottle of vodka is not going to stand in my way of getting back on track. Today is my day 1.
Thank you both, Jaz and Eric
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You haven’t. You’re here now, being accountable. I’m glad you are. Missed you. The only thing I’d ask of you is to come and post here before relapsing next time you crave. We might be able to talk you out of it. Addiction is isolation. The opposite of addiction is connection. Hugs. Love.
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Thank you for your kind words Menno 
You have my word. I’ll come straight to TS if I feel a relapse coming on. I have missed you, and all of my sober family
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Love you, Binx. You bring so much to this community.
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Love you too thank you, you warmed my heart this morning 
x
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@liminal.rehab , Missing you, hope you are enjoying your summer, getting your work and joy both …
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@Dazzle Hey Sarah, where you at my lovely? Hope life is being good to you, and you’re keeping well
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@Starshine Hey Doris - how are you doing? Havent heard from you in a few weeks. Hope you are well.
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@markjackson Hope you are well – do reach out. Hopefully all your test results were good
@Googie Hope you are super busy with the grandkids Jennifer and enjoying life
@nastya_is_fighting how are you doing love – I do hope your treatment is going well
@rockstar24777 whats going on Robbie – been a while since you’ve checked in
@maxwell, @xxix, @tailee17, @jjcarson92, @marc3, @kat23 hope you are all doing well
We are here for you – please lean on us if you are in need of support. Just wanted to let you know that you are missed and hopefully you are all well.
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Hey I just got back on here to celebrate 5 months! Life has been a whirlwind so far and I’m just in the mix and trying to be present. I show my work at a huge festival next week and I’m in the process of getting a producer to take the load of me so I can just focus on creating and living.
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@Dazercat and @JazzyS Hi guys, thank you for thinking of me 
I’ve honestly been going through some rough times. I’ve been feeling lonely, overwhelmed, work is stressing me out a lot and so much going on and no alcohol or anxiety/depression meds to cope 
I honestly don’t know how to do it. You guys have been wonderful to me, have helped me so much and I can’t thank you enough for that but I feel so lost and whenever I feel like that I always end up isolating myself but then I get sad and melancholic because I have no friends and you know, it’s a vicious cycle. Literally.
But other than that I’m okay, just surviving the day, dreading my upcoming trip (I don’t do well in airplanes) so yup. Thank you for reaching out though, you guys are the best 
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