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Old 11-24-2022, 04:41 PM
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Eddiebuckle
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TWB,

Tony was one of the wisest people I knew in AA; he liked to say "If you get lost ten miles into the woods, don't be surprised that it's a ten mile walk out."

It took me about 18 months to level out after getting sober. Nobody knows what "level out" means until we get there, and some of us do have permanent health consequences from our drinking. But without a doubt, my sober life is infinitely better than my drinking days. There are some regrets that it took me so long to get to the place it took me to get sober, but it's pointless to play the "if only I quit sooner" game. It will take time and effort to get the most out of your sobriety - just keep the faith and help your medical providers help you, by being honest about where you are and what you are going through (as you did). This journey doesn't end, but that's the point: keep working and growing, the day will come when you look back at where you are and realize how far you've come. Good luck & keep posting!
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