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riderinthestorm

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50. From one rider to another, its axiomatic that you have to keep trying

Reply to raptor_rider (Original post)

Sun Mar 10, 2013, 12:24 PM

Mar 2013

and sooner or later you will master this.

Don't give up. Find meetings. It sounds as though you are surrounded by people who love you - lean on that. Lean on us. Get help. Try again.

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Ok, I have to admit something. [View all] raptor_rider Mar 2013 OP

NSMA has been gone for years... Cooley Hurd Mar 2013 #1

That just tells you, I've been raptor_rider Mar 2013 #7

I doubt you were banned merely for your concern about other areas affected by Katrina... Cooley Hurd Mar 2013 #11

It was the only raptor_rider Mar 2013 #29

why are you a registered republican ? JI7 Mar 2013 #2

I'm very old, barely posted raptor_rider Mar 2013 #30

Why? RedCappedBandit Mar 2013 #3

A friend in need Herlong Mar 2013 #6

I got your back. Herlong Mar 2013 #10

I did it for my fathers friend. He was running for Sherrif.f raptor_rider Mar 2013 #4

Every modern vote you cast should be for Dems... Cooley Hurd Mar 2013 #5

I do not know who you raptor_rider Mar 2013 #14

r_r, no need to apologize... Cooley Hurd Mar 2013 #22

Loving Grace to you as well wellstone dem Mar 2013 #8

Thank you raptor_rider Mar 2013 #16

I'm a lot more concerned about your alcoholism than your party affiliation. proud2BlibKansan Mar 2013 #9

This should've been my first comment Cooley Hurd Mar 2013 #12

Baby raptor_rider Mar 2013 #18

I've been in your husband's place. proud2BlibKansan Mar 2013 #40

My mother went through similar to what you're going through. FedUpWithIt All Mar 2013 #41

. seabeyond Mar 2013 #13

Thank you! That's a message we all need Demo_Chris Mar 2013 #47

Sorry for your addiction. Booze is poison to some. I used to smoke... Honeycombe8 Mar 2013 #15

I'm still here and I was here on DU.1, too. Rhiannon12866 Mar 2013 #17

Best response to this thread! Cooley Hurd Mar 2013 #20

I've also learned to share my experience, strength and hope Rhiannon12866 Mar 2013 #25

You're one of the best DUers because of this! Cooley Hurd Mar 2013 #28

Thank you so much! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2013 #45

Oh Rhiannon, raptor_rider Mar 2013 #23

I hear what you're saying Rhiannon12866 Mar 2013 #36

You are powerless over other people's behavior but you CAN do virgogal Mar 2013 #38

You want to live elehhhhna Mar 2013 #19

Oh girl raptor_rider Mar 2013 #24

FWIW, I got banned years ago under a different name skydive forever Mar 2013 #21

I know raptor_rider Mar 2013 #26

don't they tell you why you are banned and given a chance to come back ? JI7 Mar 2013 #33

I think that a better life awaits you - try working to find it MannyGoldstein Mar 2013 #27

Your post conveys the love you have accepted into your life randr Mar 2013 #31

three tries is not enough Kali Mar 2013 #32

Thank you raptor_rider Mar 2013 #44

wish there were something I could say, or do, to help make things a bit easier for you, and for niyad Mar 2013 #34

What a struggle you endure each day elfin Mar 2013 #35

Sometimes just saying something out loud helps me b zola Mar 2013 #37

Here's some contact info for more support. Take care. pinto Mar 2013 #39

Not sure why you are a republican Marrah_G Mar 2013 #42

Hey! GiveMeFreedom Mar 2013 #43

Please don't give up on yourself. Buns_of_Fire Mar 2013 #46

Thank you everyone raptor_rider Mar 2013 #48

I watched two dear friends (old loves) die of liver failure due to drinking. stlsaxman Mar 2013 #49

From one rider to another, its axiomatic that you have to keep trying riderinthestorm Mar 2013 #50