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Old 02-03-2013, 08:39 AM
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soberlicious
 
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Originally Posted by Fallow
The day I woke up with my final hangover I internalized my addiction. The sincere desire to quit was present. It had appeared to be present in the past externally. I never knew there was a difference. Sounds silly but I had to feel it for myself. And I did. My Big Plan was made at that moment without argument.

I made the decision. Drinking is no longer an option. This is a relief like I never felt before. It happened way faster than I ever would have believed.
The same "flipping of the switch" happened to me. It has happened to millions...those in programs and those not. How to get someone to experience that is the million dollar question.
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