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Old 11-26-2014, 03:06 AM
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2 years sober

2 years ago today I decided that enough was enough. The previous day I started drinking early, and was at it all day. Later in the day I started mixing Percocet. At night before bed, I was quite worried that I was so intoxicated that I would OD overnight. Today, I never have to worry about that. I also don't have to worry about not being able to take my kids to their sports practice or God forbid, to the ER because Im too drunk to drive. I don't have to worry about not looking my boss in the eye in the morning because of the fear of being outed by my bloodshot eyes with black bags underneath. I don't have to worry about going to the doctor and him telling me that my liver enzymes are off the charts. I don't have to worry about dying a premature death and leaving my wife and children alone because of something I could have controlled. I don't have to worry about dealing with the crushing anxiety of a hangover today, nor do I plan on ever having to deal with it again.

I thank God for helping me to become sober and be the man I am today. When I was drinking I was quick to anger and would lash out at my kids quite regularly. While they still drive me nuts from time to time, I am able to take a deep breath, and rarely raise my voice. At 32, I am finally learning what it means to be an adult. Although I have accomplished many things in my life so far, I am finally becoming and adult emotionally. I am growing up.

While I don't participate in AA, I do fully believe in keeping it simple an just not drinking today. The two years definitely had its ups and downs, but I can say without a shadow of a doubt, it was worth every minute of pain and craving and being uncomfortable.

Thanks to everyone here who posts on the regular. SR is my lifeline and my only means of a recovery program.

To those who are suffering today in the grips of alcoholism, please don't up. You can be free from this terrible disease. Just make it through today. Soon you'll wake up and it will be 2 years since your last drink.

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Old 11-26-2014, 03:20 AM
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Congratulations Biff

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Old 11-26-2014, 03:36 AM
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Well done Biff and thank you for your inspirational words
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Old 11-26-2014, 05:19 AM
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Great job. As you probably realized by now, it only gets better.
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Old 11-26-2014, 05:23 AM
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Well done Biff
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Old 11-26-2014, 05:29 AM
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Congratulations with your achievement and I hope good things continue to happen in your life.
In my case just not drinking wasn’t enough as the reasons for drinking were still there ready to tempt me. This is where MY recovery started and continues on a daily basis.
Anyone can join AA at any time with only the desire to not drink, the doors are always open, it’s that simple.

BE WELL
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Old 11-26-2014, 05:31 AM
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Congrats on two years sober!
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Old 11-26-2014, 06:18 AM
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good job! no small feet by any means!
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Old 11-26-2014, 06:52 AM
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What a fantastic accomplishment. Thank you so much for being here & sharing your story.
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Old 11-26-2014, 06:54 AM
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Old 11-26-2014, 07:00 AM
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Congratulations, Biff!
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Old 11-26-2014, 07:50 AM
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Congratulations Biff!

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Old 11-26-2014, 07:56 AM
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Hey Biff123- Congrats on the two year mark! A huge milestone and you should be very proud of your accomplishment!

~Way to stay the course~


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Old 11-26-2014, 08:03 AM
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Congrats Biff!!
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Old 11-26-2014, 08:37 AM
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Atta boy Biff!!

Well stuck!

Highly inspirational to all!!

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Old 11-26-2014, 09:58 AM
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Well done on 2 years Biff thats fantastic
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Old 11-26-2014, 11:01 AM
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Congratulations! Keep on Keeping on. Wonderful
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Old 11-26-2014, 11:35 AM
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Fantastic!!
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Old 11-26-2014, 11:39 AM
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Awesome! Thanks for sharing your triumphs. So inspirational! Keep up the good work.
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Old 11-26-2014, 11:46 AM
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Amazing - thank you Biff. I love hearing these success stories and what it feels like to transform from drunk to responsible adult...
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