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Old 03-17-2013, 09:44 AM
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A New Career Thanx To Sobriety.....
So I passed my city exams & will be able to operate a limo or taxi cab. I am proud of myself & think I am surprising some people in my life. I will be able to make good money if I act like a professional. I still have the background check (which surprisingly) I will pass and begin my new adventure. This is coming from someone who use to beg for change on the subway for a pint of Vodka. I have close to 1 year of sobriety and finally putting the awful drunk chapter of my life to a close.
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Yay, good for you!

What a great post!
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Yay, good for you!

What a great post!
Thank you. I think it's important to focus on the benefits that sobriety brings instead of the negatives that active addiction brings. People tried to scare me into sobriety for many years. It would work on a temporary basis (usually a few months) but then I would back to the bottle. I wish I could say something that could get everyone sober but I know I can't. Sobriety is a different journey for everyone.
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I am really, really pleased for you.
How fabulous to have new start.
I wish you all the luck in the world, you really do deserve it

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Thanks for the reminder of how much better sobriety is. I find your post inspiring.
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Well done JF1, I am envious.

I wanted to run a cab when I sobered up but the police would not allow it. Hoad to do something else instead. Hope your cab business goes well!
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Old 03-18-2013, 09:59 PM
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Fantastic news. Great job. And yes, it's good to hear about the rewards of sobriety.
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Fantastic post! Congratulations

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Old 03-19-2013, 02:05 AM
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Awesome stuff justfor! Congrats on passing the exams and all the best in your new career.

Inspiring post thank you

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Congratulations, keep focused and spend that money on getting the life you want and deserve.
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Congratulations, Justfor1! What an inspiring story. Wishing you the best of luck in your new job!
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Amazing what we accomplish with a clean mind and body!!! Way to go!
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Old 03-19-2013, 03:28 PM
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So I passed my city exams & will be able to operate a limo or taxi cab. I am proud of myself & think I am surprising some people in my life. I will be able to make good money if I act like a professional. I still have the background check (which surprisingly) I will pass and begin my new adventure. This is coming from someone who use to beg for change on the subway for a pint of Vodka. I have close to 1 year of sobriety and finally putting the awful drunk chapter of my life to a close.
Good for you Just, really proud of you!
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