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Right on Richie, keep it up. I can relate to the discouraged feeling, one foot in front of the other buddy. Keep an eye out for volunteering opportunities. Those can lead to jobs and connections too.
Ben's Papa
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Chesapeake,VA
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Thought I had reached the end of my rope looking for a job. But I got one! A much better job than I had before and only ten minutes from home. I'll start Jan 10th and I can't wait. God has blessed me more than I ever expected. And the best part is...I'm still clean. Must be about four and a half months now. Rarely think about it any more!
What a great Christmas present! The Grace of God! May he bless you all!
What a great Christmas present! The Grace of God! May he bless you all!
Ben's Papa
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Chesapeake,VA
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Thank you all. Monday I officially start my new job. It will in fact be the best job I've ever had! And best of all, I am clean and sober! Five and a half months now. I have the grace of God to thank for everything. I feel free and alive like I haven't felt in....well, ever! Weed will hold me down no longer. God bless you all.
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This is wonderful news and no doubt you have helped so many by posting here. I feel so happy for you 
Yayyy on reclaiming your life, Richie!!
Yayyy on reclaiming your life, Richie!!
Ben's Papa
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Chesapeake,VA
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Almost six months clean now! Been working at my new job for 2 weeks and I must say it is the best job I've ever had. Still have dreams about smoking but for the most part I don't think about it. It is like I have begun a new life. Thank you all for your support!
Ben's Papa
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Still straight. Most of the time I don't even think about it. New job is going great. Thanks to SR Forums for giving me a place to vent and encouragement to keep myself from falling back into the void of weed. 7 Months clean now and living a new life!
Ben's Papa
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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Hi everyone. Well its been 9 and a half months and I'm still clean. Its an everyday struggle but I am pushing on. My new job is going great.
The smoking dreams still come at me several times a week. But I am not going to give in. God has given me another chance and I am not going to mess it up. And my grandson is the best reason in the world for me to do the right thing. After 44 years of steady smoking I have stopped. If I can then you that are struggling can also. God bless you all.
The smoking dreams still come at me several times a week. But I am not going to give in. God has given me another chance and I am not going to mess it up. And my grandson is the best reason in the world for me to do the right thing. After 44 years of steady smoking I have stopped. If I can then you that are struggling can also. God bless you all.
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