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Old 02-20-2015, 10:29 PM
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Still Sober....4 years

Don't come here much lately. Just dropping in to let people know who may remember me that I am 4 years sober today. It's been a great ride these past 4 years. It hasn't been all roses, but it's damn better than it would have been if I were using. Learned so much about myself, accomplished a lot in my professional life as well as personal life. Still working on my Ph.D. in Counseling and will be entering the dissertation phase soon. Scored some new personal records in the half marathon and marathon. Training for an upcoming 50 mile race later this Spring. I couldn't have done any of those things if I were still using.

So for anyone who is struggling in the early stages of sobriety, hang it there, it gets better if we don't pick up. If I can do it, pretty much anybody can do it. The sky is the limit if you don't pick up. If you pick up, you might end up 6 feet under.

Good Luck to everyone.
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Old 02-20-2015, 10:32 PM
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Congratulations TE

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Old 02-20-2015, 10:35 PM
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Great achievement, TheEnd, congratulations.
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Old 02-20-2015, 10:37 PM
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Thanks for uplifting message, theEnd! 5 stars!
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Old 02-21-2015, 12:17 AM
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Old 02-21-2015, 01:16 AM
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Awesome! Thanks for sharing :-)
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Old 02-21-2015, 01:32 AM
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Excellent! And thanks for the encouraging words for us still in the "days" portion of our battles.
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Old 02-21-2015, 01:33 AM
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Old 02-21-2015, 01:50 AM
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Congrats on 4 years thats fantastic
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Old 02-21-2015, 01:57 AM
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Old 02-21-2015, 02:07 AM
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Way awesome to hear of this TheEnd!!
A real continuing achievement in life. Congratulations!
Best to you!
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Old 02-21-2015, 08:53 AM
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Congrats! 4 years is impressive. I'm glad you're doing what you truly want to be doing.
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Old 02-21-2015, 08:54 AM
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Thanks, TheEnd; awesome post. Congratulations on four years of sobriety!!!!!
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Old 02-21-2015, 02:24 PM
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Congratulations on 4 years!!!!
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Old 02-21-2015, 03:45 PM
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Thank you for the inspiration End, and well done on four years.
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Old 02-21-2015, 03:58 PM
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Many congratulations on your four years! That's wonderful.
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Old 02-21-2015, 05:25 PM
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I remember your story specifically from when I joined four years ago. You are an inspiration!
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Old 02-21-2015, 05:32 PM
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Congrats on four years sober!
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Old 02-21-2015, 06:11 PM
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I remember you TE - very nice to hear how well you're doing. 4 yrs. is wonderful.
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Old 02-21-2015, 06:16 PM
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I relapsed after I just got four years 59 days right now lost ten pounds no longer obese just over weight. I feel good I had an outside issue became mad at GOD and relapsed working with a sobriety coach it's helping a lot. 50 miles wow that's awesome I'm sure you'll make it. Congratulations on your four years!!!
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