I'm struggling. people places and things. the place is work and the person is a co-worker. I had a few drinks yesterday. ill hit an AA mtg tomorrow. I'll keep trying.

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The first time I spoke up at a meeting I had just a few days. Very very shaky. When I said my day count I got a round of applause that is one of the things that sustains me to this day. Sending that clap to you right now.

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Hang in there, stay strong.
Try going to a meeting today rather than tomorrow.
Not sure where you are, but get the ‘meeting guide’ app, shows every meeting and start time close to your zip.
Sending positive vibes.

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thanks for the support everyone! I made it to that meeting, asked someone to be my sponsor and 3 days sober. ODAT

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Thank you SVP. I'll make a call today.

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Remember you are not alone today. If you can’t make it to a meeting, can you call someone? It’s hard out there, I understand.

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How you doin today, OP?

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