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Old 08-01-2013, 08:15 AM
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15 years!

17 July marked 15 years without a drink for me. There's nothing special about me, if I can do this anyone can. But it took a while to get us into this mess so it understandably takes a while to get out of it.

I had many relapses at first, but I got past them by figuring out what went wrong and devising plans for when those situations arose again. I'm not recovered nor will I ever be in that I'll always be an alcoholic, and I've accepted that fact.

It may seem impossible at times but I've never heard of anyone who absolutely could not stop.

Good luck and good move to all those who are putting down the poison, you can do this. One day at a time or one minute at a time their are no rules in this, do whatever it takes to stop.
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Old 08-01-2013, 08:27 AM
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Thats great .
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Happy birthday Zanz.

Carefully examining the relapses was also very helpful for me. There were many lessons in my failures. I hope all is well with you. Take care.
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Congrats on an amazing accomplishment!!
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Awesome job!!! Very inspiring!
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Congratulations!!. Very inspiring.
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Old 08-01-2013, 09:04 AM
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Awesome! You're inspiring! I'm past 3 years. 15 would be marvelous!
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Congratulations on 15 years and many more to come
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Old 08-01-2013, 09:20 AM
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Congratulations on 15 years.
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Awesome ! Congrats !!!!!
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What an inspiring post! Thank you and Congratulations!!!!!!!

I love these posts
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What an inspiring post.......congratulations!!!!
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I think there is something very, very special about Zanz!!

Well done.
I am in awe of you.

I hope you are celebrating your special day.

I wish you the best xxxx
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Congrats 2 you. What an accomplishment. Just what I needed to read today. Thank you.
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That's awesome Zanzibar - hearty congratulations

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I absolutely could not stop. That is, until I found a solution.
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That's amazing- well done
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Originally Posted by zanzibar View Post

I had many relapses at first, but I got past them by figuring out what went wrong and devising plans for when those situations arose again.


their are no rules in this, do whatever it takes to stop.


Congratulations to you!
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