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3/14/13 7:35 P

Welcome! Please join is at the Drop in Centre so we can get to know each other better.

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Hi, my name is Erin and i'm an Adult -child of an alcoholic father, drug addict mother and married to an Alcoholic who is about to go into a 30day rehab house. I'm in Al-anon. I've been active on spark for about 6 months and just recently seek help to deal with my hubby. Thank you for welcoming me to the group

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2/23/13 5:43 P

Welcome, Cheryl! Hope you can join us in the Drop In Centre for a chat.

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2/22/13 8:33 P

Hi, my name is cheryl and i am a grateful recovering alcoholic and addict, codependent, now my strugge is with food.

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2/3/13 6:36 P

it's good to get to know you, Linda! We all need help and support. This is a great place to find both.

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2/3/13 4:03 P

Hi, I'm in recovery, struggled with that for a long time until I hit my bottom, going on 3 years. Started Spark People last year before a vacation. Lost 18 lbs in 3 mos. Then of course vacation was over so, so was my desire to loss more. Now that I've been smoke & alcohol free it's caught up with me as so many things do and in order to feel better physically, I need to loss what I've gained, plus. So I'm back! Willing to go to any lengths, but with anything else, need help & support. Good to be here.

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1/20/13 10:36 P

I am not really new to the group. I tried to eliminate a dated boring SparkPage from years ago and bingo....both SparkPages were deleted. So......I am now maestraplank12. This is a great support group!

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12/23/12 4:17 P

Good to meet you, Pat! Hope you can join us at the Drop in Centre so we can get to know you better.

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12/23/12 2:03 P

Hi my name is Pat and I am an alcoholic among other addictions. I have been sober and drug free for 11 years - my sobriety date is Nov 29th I have been smoke free for 2 years on Nov. 5th. I am working now on overeating.
Looking to walk with Journey with like minded people
Pat

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11/26/12 11:28 A

Hi, Joy! I saw you in the drop in center already, but it's good to see you here.

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11/25/12 4:42 P

It's good to meet you, Joy! Please join us at the Drop In Centre so we can get to know you!

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11/25/12 7:55 A

Hi, my name is Joy. All my family members were alcoholic except my Mum. Alcohol feed the roots of my family tree. Consequently, the is ems of the disease have crept into my behavior without my knowing it. Because of counseling and a wise counselor, I was encouraged to join Al-anon.

I need to change my eating habits. Because I am using food to be nourish my body as well as comfort my emotions. So here I am stretching my hand out for help.

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10/11/12 10:24 P

Hi Lynda! You're found the right place for introductions. It's good to meet you. Please join us over at the Drop in Centre for a chat.

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10/11/12 2:34 A

hi, i've been trying to figure how to introduce myself to the group, and i hope this is the right place. I'm Lynda and I'm an alcoholic/addict. I will have 24 years clean and sober next month. I quit smoking about 6 years ago...now i need to lose all the weight I gained from not smoking. Whew! I gained weight after i got sober and started eating. I blossomed up to 230 ish, and leveled off at around 185. Then i quit smoking and hae gone back up to 215. Recently changed my eating habits due to health problems caused by smoking. I have lost about 6 pounds, then put 3 back on. I know that i can't do it alone..so here i am!

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10/10/12 11:45 P

That's definitely a

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10/10/12 11:14 P

silly me i went back to count the days and as of today 30 days sober

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10/10/12 4:18 P

Glad to meet you here, Jessica! Please join us at the Drop in Centre so we can get to know you better

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10/9/12 11:30 P

hi my name is jessica and im new to the group ive been on SP for about a year now but just recently quit drinking and im 3 weeks sober...i can say ive definitely been enjoying my non-hungover days!!! looking forward to the future conversations :)

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7/20/12 6:31 P

Karen...I'm so glad you joined us...this is a great team that offers a lot of support! Aurlie is right ...none of us is perfect! We all kinda like hanging out here I think...It's a great place to show our wonderful imperfect selves!! Welcome!!

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7/19/12 6:08 P

Hi Karen! I'm looking forward to getting to know you! None of us here are perfect (oops, maybe I should just speak for myself), but progress is the name of the game!

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7/19/12 12:14 P

Welcome Karen! I'm pretty new too, and everybody around here has been very friendly and supportive. Don't hesitate to "scoot" on over to the Drop In Center and visit! - Marci

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7/19/12 9:40 A

I should say right up front that I still have most of my vices, at least to some degree, but over the years I've known - and lost - many friends to addictions of various sorts. I had a nightclub in the 1970s and early 80s, and if the punk crowd doesn't teach you about bad behavior, you're not paying attention.

In our early years together (those same 70s and 80s) my husband and I had, between us, probably more substance abuse problems than some small communities, but when we got married and had babies, we both just sort of aged out of it. Those babies grew up clean and sober, although other extended family members didn't fare as well.

I joined this group largely because of AWESOMECAROL55, who is, indeed, awesome - I read a couple of her morning meditations and wanted to read more. My addictions these days run more to firmly entrenched bad habits... but the more I think about it (and that's one of my addictions - I *think* things to death regularly instead of taking action) the more that seems not so very different.

So here I am, and if, through watching and learning, I can shed a few of my remaining vices, that'd probably be a good thing, too.

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5/31/12 9:57 P

Welcome! It's good to meet you. Please come over to the Drop in Centre... so we can get to know you better.

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5/30/12 9:01 P

Hi Everyone,
I am a recovering alcoholic/addict. I had 11 years clean/sober time but went back out in 2005. i am very grateful to say that on Aug 20 of last year I made the decision to quit again, God willing for the last time. I am a little over 9 months clean now. I realize now what sent me back to using--I forgot (or ignored) the first step. I started believing that just maybe after 11 years I had beaten my addiction and I could use/drink 'just a little" when I felt like it. Instead of being powerless over drugs and alcohol, i came to believe that my long period of sobriety made me in control. Pretty stupid. And after 6 years I hit bottom a lot lower than the first time. I nearly ended my life last summer. But God gave me another chance.
I also have a weight problem--I am about 60 pounds too heavy and I am trying to lose that weight within a year--and a long standing battle with severe depression that is fairly well controlled with meds.
My main interests in life are my family and close friends who stood by me through my addiction, my pets (and animal rescue in general), and of course living a clean and sober life to the glory of my Higher Power through whose grace I was given another chance.
I hope to find friends here on the same path as I am so we can share experience, strength, and hope.

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5/19/12 11:15 A

Welcome Trish! I've heard of a few pain med leading to weight gain. How frustrating. I nurse a baby and was gaining fast until I started tracking food. I don't know that I felt hungry so much as eating frequently.

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5/14/12 9:48 P

Hi Trish! This is a great place for support. I wish you all the best in reaching your goals. Join us at the "Drop in Centre" so we can get to know you better.

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5/14/12 5:36 P

Hey everyone! My name is Trish, and I have been in and out of recovery for about four years now. I'm only 24, but my life has been an absolute mess. I am currently on methadone for my heroin addiction, I'm hoping I'm still welcome here even though I'm not technically clean. I used to go to meetings a lot, and when I did I was clean for one year (my longest amount of clean time). But now, I lost my car, license, and live in the middle of no where with no friends or ride to the meetings which are about 20 miles away from my house.

Methadone is also making it harder for me to lose weight, and although I definitely want to lose a few pounds, my ultimate goal is to just be as healthy as possible while still taking methadone. I was just hoping to find some support here, and wish the best to all of you!

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4/2/12 7:30 P

Great having you on the team CarolM..Keep coming back!!



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4/1/12 8:38 P

Hey there Carol so good to have you join us. I think we all do things exactly when the time is right and not a day before. Hope you enjoy your time here with us.

Hugs Wispy.

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4/1/12 5:03 P

Good to meet you, Carolm! I'm looking forward to getting to know you.

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4/1/12 4:12 P

Hi All My name is CarolM. I am an Alcoholic! I will have 15 months in 2 days (God Willing). Wispy I know we have met before and I just now read the e-mail inviting me to this group ! I believe it was sent in Jan lol I need to check my mail more often lol I am Very happy to join you all! Keep coming back it Works!! If u work it! ~peace Carolm

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3/14/12 11:32 P

Hi there Lisa and welcome to the Team. I stay sober one day at a time with the AA programme. We are all here for each other, Im so happy you have come to join us. :o)

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3/14/12 8:28 A

Great to see you here, NanaLisa! You'll find lots of support on this team.

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3/13/12 10:52 P

Hi my name is Lisa. I'm new at this recovery program. I finally admitted to myself and my loved ones that I have a drinking problem and I want to stop. I never drove when drinking so never had a DWI or never have been arrested for any crime while drinking. I guess I'm what you call an evening, after work, or on the weekends, at home, wino. I decided I can't live like this anymore and its time I stop. I have no control once I start so I decided to end it completely. I have not had a drink for 3 weeks and I feel wonderful!
I have 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren with another one due in August. I LOVE being a grandma and I spend as much time as I have available with my grandbabies. They are the love of my life! My other love of my life is my husband of 34 yrs this June. I never allowed my kids or grandkids to see me drunk and for this I am grateful. But I know if I kept up this way of life, it would only be a matter of time before that happened. I like to be in control and being drunk is total loss of that need. So now I have control, I hold the reins, and I will not let them go!
I look forward to getting to meet and know all of you!

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2/4/12 1:33 P

Welcome Ali...glad you are here too!! Keep coming back!!

Hugs..Carol

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2/2/12 6:09 P

Glad you're here, Ali! This is a wonderfully supportive place to be.

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2/1/12 10:26 P

Ali, !!! Glad you've joined us! We've got a state convention in October that's being held in a Beautiful! location! The info's at www.aageorgia.org. Atlanta's supposed to hold the international convention in 2015. (I'm new enough to the realm outside the group to not be particularly familiar with the difference between conference and convention...)
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2/1/12 5:52 P

Hi there Ali, so good to have you wish us. This sure is the place, SP to get healthy bodywise. Ive been here three years and love it.

Im disabled and so lose weight slowly, but have found a way of eating that suits me down to the ground and I can see myself living for the rest of my life. It is an eating plan for those of us with assorted ills including diabetes, grain intolerance, fibro and assorted issues.

Looking forward to getting to know you.

Hugs Wispy.

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2/1/12 2:06 P

Hi I am Ali and I am an Alcoholic.

I live in Cincinnati and am a super-active member of AA. By Gods grace I was gifted sobriety in August 2006. Since then I have fallen in love with the fellowship and love love love to attend conferences! If there is a good conference in your area please let me know ~ I enjoy packing up my pups and going on a road trip to recovery events.

Thank you all for your support on this weight loss journey. I really hope that this is the year where I can begin to feel healthy (weight-wise) and positive about my body.

Many Blessings ~ Ali ~

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1/30/12 9:27 P

Leslie, I'm with Aurlie, I thought you were here already as well. I know I'm in some other group with ya! It's great to see you here! Pop on over to the "Drop in Centre for a Chat and a smile"



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1/30/12 3:31 P

How funny, Leslie. Somehow I thought you were a member of this group all along.

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1/30/12 12:15 A

Hi there Leslie, so happy to have your join our group and look forward to getting to know you as well. :o)

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1/29/12 5:41 P

Hi, I'm Leslie. I am an alcoholic in recovery. I will celebrate 10 years of sobriety on March 15, 2012. I am active in AA in my community and enjoy sponsoring other women, offering my experience, strength, and hope. I've been married for 40 years, I have three grown sons, a granddaughter 10 months old. I will turn 60 in August, God willing. I have taught special education since 1976.
I'm anxious to get to know all of you.

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1/28/12 10:54 P

Welcome, this is a great place to find support!

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1/28/12 8:27 P

Tricia, I am so happy to see you have joined this team as well. We are a supportive, caring and friendly bunch. Check in often so we can get to know you. Hugs Wispy.

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1/28/12 4:09 P

Tricia!! I am so glad you joined the team! You are among friends! Congratulations on your recovery achievements! Keep up with your wonderful progress! WOOHOO!! I hope to see you join us in our daily chats. Sending Missouri hugs to you. Have a wonderful weekend.


~ Monika ~

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1/28/12 12:04 P

Welcome Tricia..Great to meet you!! I look forward to getting to know you! Please feel free to stop by my page and add me as a friend if you like!!



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1/28/12 10:42 A

Hi, I'm Tricia!
I am recovering codependent and a food addict and chronically disorganized. I started 12 steps for overeating in 2001. I have been free from codependency 2003, chocolate 2004, depression 2005, and candy and cookies 28 days. My higher power is restoring me to sanity, one day at a time! I'm in Utah.

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1/13/12 10:47 A

Sami, Welcome to our team of caring friends! I am so glad that you joined our group. I have every confidence in you that you WILL succeed in your ultimate weight-loss goal! Sending Missouri hugs to you. Have a wonderful weekend!


~ Monika ~

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1/12/12 5:47 P

Hi there and welcome again Sami. We can never have too many smiles and hugs.

So happy to see you.

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1/12/12 5:22 P

Hi,I'm happy to be here.I'm a married,empty-nester working the program one day @ a time. I really want to beat the weight thing once & for all. Thanks for the warm welcome.

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1/11/12 7:57 P

Belated WELCOMES to Leni, Pat and Katie! I am so honored that you joined our group. Please, join us in our chats so that we get to know one another better. Always remember, you are among friends who will support and encourage you in the most positive ways. Have a wonderful remaining week in recovery. Sending hugs from Missouri.


~ Monika ~

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1/8/12 3:38 P

Hello Katie..glad you are here!! Yes..you have a great plan! Please let me know if I can help in anyway!!

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1/5/12 10:46 P

Welcome Katie! It sounds like you've got a good plan. It'll be good to get to know you.

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Hi there Katie and welcome to the team. You are doing great, keep up the good work.

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1/5/12 8:57 A

Hi, I'm Katie and i'm 33 years old, I am trying to lose weight and get fit, I go walking everyday and go on my exercise bike / keep fit class every day. I will be starting the gym later on this month. I've been on sparks for a couple of months now and have lost a few pounds already I think the best way I do it is to just have 3 meals a day totalling 1200-1500 calories and it works! I look forward to getting to know everyone here! Katie x

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12/29/11 6:17 P

Pat...It's great having you on our team! I am looking forward to getting to know you!!



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12/29/11 5:49 P

Hi there Pat and welcome to the Team. Please come on over and post on the main thread.

Hugs Wispy.

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12/28/11 10:49 P

Welcome Pat. I'm looking forward to getting to know you. I've found this to be a very supportive team.

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12/28/11 9:11 P

Hi everyone my name is Pat. I am a 57 year old women, still working and enjoying life. I have been married for 37 years and have one son the age of 32. He has three wonderful children. They use to live in Iowa, however when the job situation fell apart he moved to Florida, it's been a challenge. My husband is now cancer free for 2 years,we are very pleased, and he is learning to live with the results of treatment. Recovery is very important part of my daily life. Looking forward to getting etch one of you and walking this road together.
Pat

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12/18/11 8:50 P

Hey Leni - good to have you join us. Yes Christmas can be a difficult time for all of us I think. I know my early years of sobriety were a nightmare. I used to just kind of get through it one day at a time as best I could.

Congrats on your sobriety and clean-ness, if thats the right word, come to that - if it even is a word :o)

Its great to be able to share with friends in RL, but also on line and being able to talk about we really feel is so very good for lifting the spirits.

Hugs Wispy.

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12/18/11 9:50 A

Good to see you here, Leni! This is a very supportive team. Welcome!

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12/17/11 11:45 P

Hi , I'm Leni,a former RN ~ mother of 2 girls ~ grandmother of 2 girls & 2 boys,all grown I no longer have anyone to ," Take care of, " except for my rescues,5 cats & 2 dogs & me. Quite a handful,especially since my last rescue is a 4 month old Jack Russel Terrier !! I am a recovering alcoholic and crack cocaine user. 16 years & 21 years sober respectively. I am also an ex-smoker. I have beaten a lot of demons in my life and am very proud of that. Now I'm workin' on being the best me I can be. I belong to Alcoholics Anonymous & thank God I do because I get no support what so ever from my family, which certainly adds to my depression. Also, this time of year is so difficult for so many of us, isn't it ? Alas~~ ONE DAY AT A TIME.

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12/8/11 7:38 P

Patricia..Mandie..Angel



Welcome to Friends in Recovery..It's great having you on the team! I am sorry I am late with my welcome..been battling computer problems! Please let me know if can help in anyway!

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Hi there Angel, so happy to have you join us. Looking forward to getting to know you on the threads.

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12/7/11 6:24 P

ALIENANGEL! You are among caring friends. on your 6-years continuous sobriety on December 5th! I am so PROUD of you! Please join us in our chats. Sending recovery


~ Monika ~

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12/7/11 10:56 A

I have 6 years. MA is my primary fellowship but I am going to start na soon.

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12/7/11 10:17 A

Hi there Mandie welcome to the Team. Many of us seem to have a food addiction as well as other addictions. When I stopped drinking and smoking I found the food (which really was my primary addiction from early childhood) just took over again. I know I cant afford to let go of Spark of I want to keep the weight I have lost off and also hopefully lose some more.

Left to my own devices I forget how much I want this. I am a very grateful sober alcoholic.

Hugs Wispy.

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12/6/11 2:23 P

Patricia and Mandie, WELCOME to our team! You are among friends that will support and encourage you in the most positive ways. Please, join us in our daily chats. Would enjoy getting to know you both better. Have a wonderful day in recovery! Sending hugs from Missouri.


~ Monika ~

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12/6/11 10:34 A

Hi all my name is Mandie. I am a recovering drug addict I have been clean for over four years. Slowly but surely my addiction became food now instead of drugs. I am also a carb addict. I had lost over 30 pounds on here before I got married in 2010. But since have gained it all back I got lazy and preoccupied with moving into our new house and my son (he has autism). So sometimes I put myself last. I need to quit doing this because I am miserable and I get depressed. I am at 200 pounds and I am only 5 foot one. I feel horrible. I exercised today now that my son is in kindergarten I have no excuse because I don't work. One day at a time I know I will over come this too.

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12/5/11 4:11 P

Welcome, Patricia! It's good to have you with us.

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12/4/11 7:38 P

Hi there Patricia and welcome to the Team. We are all recovering from one form of addiction or another on this team.
I am sober over forty year in AA and very pleased to meet you.

Look forward to getting to know you on the daily threads.

Wispy.

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12/4/11 5:27 P

I my name is Patricia, I have been clean and sober (n.a., a.a) for the past 4 yrs. as we all know, when you get clean, our health tends to gain weight. Currently, I weigh 200lbs. and it is nice to see there is a communithy of friends in recovery. Just started sparkspeople and I happy to be w/a group who understands. Please reach out to me, I wld. really like to be a team member and learn. Thank you! Like we all know one day at a time.