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Old 12-18-2014, 06:03 AM
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6 years!

I logged in today, I don't as often as I used to- and thought, "wow, it's probably getting close to my anniversary date!" and it is, today

6 years ago (and some change) I found SR, in a very desperate and scary place. I stumbled, I came back and eventually quit for good.

(the long version of my story is here: http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-my-story.html)

My life is nothing like my old life, there's nothing that is the same. I had to make huge scary changes, and I'll say it was well worth it

My marriage is rock solid, I have a now 5 year old little crazy person who calls me mommy, my job is secure, our finances are stable, my insides are pretty good too- my confidence, emotional stability, and general sense of contentment have skyrocketed over the past 6 years.

Thank you for being there for me, good times and bad.

We do recover! I would never have imagined it 6 years ago.
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Old 12-18-2014, 06:22 AM
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Grats to you on six years !!
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Old 12-18-2014, 06:23 AM
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Your story is very inspiring. Thanks for sharing and congrats on 6 years!
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Old 12-18-2014, 06:28 AM
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Six years is awesome. Thanks for being a presence on SR since I've been here.
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Old 12-18-2014, 06:29 AM
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Flutter! Congrats! I remember you! So glad you're doing well!

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Old 12-18-2014, 06:46 AM
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Flutter, congratulations!!!!! Six years is beyond fantastic.

It is great to hear that you are doing so well - truly inspirational.
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Old 12-18-2014, 06:51 AM
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Thank you so much for sharing! So great to read this today!

I can do all things through he who strengthens me
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Old 12-18-2014, 07:49 AM
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Congrats on your sobriety and your new life.

Recovery is an amazing thing to behold.
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Old 12-18-2014, 07:59 AM
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A lovely inspiring post! Congratulations on 6 years.
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Old 12-18-2014, 09:07 AM
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way to go, Flutter!
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Old 12-18-2014, 09:22 AM
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Hey flutter- A VERY big congrats on the six years. This is an inspiration to everybody, as well as an achievement which you should feel very proud of.



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Old 12-18-2014, 09:35 AM
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Nice to see you again, Flutter. Thanks for dropping by and sharing your success. Onward!
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Old 12-18-2014, 09:58 AM
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Congratulations!
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Old 12-18-2014, 10:16 AM
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Way to go! Thanks for sharing your story.
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Old 12-18-2014, 10:28 AM
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Congratulations flutter... What an inspiration you are your story made me cry
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Old 12-18-2014, 11:21 AM
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Well done on 6 years Flutter that is incredible

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Old 12-18-2014, 12:16 PM
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6 Years is fantastic Jessica!!

Your story (the long version) is an inspiration, and yes I've come to learn too that it is ok to feel!!
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Old 12-18-2014, 01:06 PM
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Big congrats and a hug from me on six years sober!

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Congratulations flutter - good to see you




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Old 12-18-2014, 01:20 PM
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Congratulations Flutter!!
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