Congratulations Laquitta- happy everything is coming together for you 
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I remember childrenās books about this. Hans Christian Andersen ? Others too. Some might have been German? It kinda kept us in line. 
. I mean, thereās taking away your allowance or television privilegesā¦.THEN, if that is unsuccessful, there are these really super not nice witches who will give you something to cry about. Hahaha
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Hey @JazzyS thanks for kindly checking in. You are a pillar of strength in our community 
Iām happy to be going from strength to strength in sobriety through making positive and healthy life choices. For that I am eternally grateful.
TS remains a crucial part in my recovery. I have learnt so much from people like yourself and gained valuable experience supporting people along the way.
My inactivity here has been a part of my decision to make up for lost (sober) time with my loved ones and to keep my mental health in check. Iāve been feeling pressure (from myself) to keep posting and engaging across apps. Itās time for me to step back and take a break.
Iām not leaving, but becoming more of a lurker for now. Thank you and the TS crew for being a part of the new me. My gratitude overflows 
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Awe thanks friend. Thank you for checking in and letting us know how you were doing.
I totally understand the need to take a break from all social media and posting. Glad you are taking the time to spend with you loved ones and are doing so well in recovery. 
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Hi there! Iām around just busy lately. Back from my mum & son adventure out east. It was a whirlwind, but so great for the soul. Iāll have to update on that soon.
Now Iām battling what I assume is one of my kidney stones acting up past few days. Lots of pain & discomfort but Iām hanging in. Thanks for thinking of me. Hope youāre well too!
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Life is like that, isnāt it? Wonderful trip with your little guy (not so little now!) and then, bam! A little reminder that we are not in charge. Thanks for checking back in. 
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Hi there. I guess Iām doing OKāthanks for asking. I appreciate it.
I am doing OK in terms of keeping away from the boozeānot perfect, but OK.
Sorry to be a stranger, but Iām going through some horrible ālifeā stuff just now. Actually, I think my marriage is probably ending. Itās a difficult, sad time. But, given all that, I guess I am doing OK.
Dark days, but I just need to grind through it.
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One of the most profound experiences I had in AA was watching my friend Tracey go through the breakup of a 20+ year marriage. She stayed sober, and was able to share her gratitude for the hard times. She looked for and found circumstances and personal interactions that made her grateful in that time. (More evidence that we see what we look at). Itās easy to feel blessed by basic physical needs like food and a roof and control of oneās limbs. Itās sobriety that aids us to gratitude for being called names and exposing ourselves to hurt, and exposing ourselves to the power to change.
If you are sober today, you are ahead of the game and you are able to handle any circumstance. You are able to seek and accept help. Every little thing is gonna be alright .
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Iām sorry friend! Glad you are not turning to drink to help you through it as that never works.
Hoping for less dark days ahead. We are here for you if you need to talk.
Remember that this too shall pass and that you are not alone 
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