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Discussion Thread 🛎️ Sunday 2 November 2025 (aussie.zone)

submitted 3 days ago by YarraByte@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The first time I ever heard that song I was deep in the old life and it absolutely destroyed me. I learned it but couldn't bring myself to perform it.

I feel like after all these years its OK to play it again.

[–] TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Yeah, feels. Maybe think of it as a Rite of Passage - a ceremony that shuts the door on an old life and opens the door to a new one. Traditionally accompanied by much music and good food and celebrations in general. An open mike seems to me to be a suitable venue. Let us here know when and we'll come and celebrate with you.

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That's a good perspective. Its the end of my tenth sober year as well which is a milestone.

And will do, would be great to catch up again :)

[–] TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone 3 points 3 days ago

Deal!