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Addiction & Recovery

bif

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11. Hang in there!

Reply to Maraya1969 (Reply #10)

Fri Jun 14, 2024, 10:24 AM

Jun 2024

You're off to a good start. It's a tough road to travel on, but with a bit of help, you'll do fine.

It's very early on your journey and you just never know when the urge will hit you. That's why it's important to be prepared. I found SMART helped give me the tools I needed to handle temptations.

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Ok I am outing myself now after have a long talk with my doctor. I have a frigging drinking problem. [View all] Maraya1969 Jun 2024 OP

it's a critical step, the admission you have a problem Skittles Jun 2024 #1

:hug: elleng Jun 2024 #2

We're here for you. Aristus Jun 2024 #3

Good for you wryter2000 Jun 2024 #4

((hugs)) This has been quite a year for you and I hope you are feeling strong for your journey Deuxcents Jun 2024 #5

Hugs XanaDUer2 Jun 2024 #6

Secular Organizations for Sobriety Deep State Witch Jun 2024 #7

I'm Christian mdmc Jun 2024 #8

I highly recommend SMART Recovery bif Jun 2024 #9

Just a little note here. It is Friday and not one drink! I know it is only 2.5 days or so but that is big deal Maraya1969 Jun 2024 #10

Hang in there! bif Jun 2024 #11

I did pull it up after the first time you gave me the link and I tried to read their brochure online but the words Maraya1969 Jun 2024 #12

Check your messages. bif Jun 2024 #13

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