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Tomorrow is the big day I am about 25 hours away from being alcohol-free for exactly one full year. In two weeks I will be doing my first AA lead. Today the weather is exactly as it was on my last day of drinking - gray and rainy. But last year I was anxious, panicky and dreaded living. Today I feel good and have hope for the future. Things aren't completely wonderful and I still have some off moments but today I have the coping skills to deal with life without turning to alcohol to ease the pain. |
Way to go Doug39, very inspirational! :c011: |
What wonderful news, Doug. A huge congratulations to you!!!! |
That's great to hear Doug. I felt so much better after a year had gone by - I knew I could make it through all the tempting times. It's wonderful to be free. |
Originally Posted by Hevyn
(Post 6647602)
I felt so much better after a year had gone by - I knew I could make it through all the tempting times. It's wonderful to be free. I was a little on edge this morning but the weekends are always easier - but the on edge feelings were nothing compared to my drinking days. |
Way to go Doug!! I have a long way to go, 8 days sober but one day at a time I am determined to get there! |
way to go doug its been cool to see you sober up over this time. |
Originally Posted by Doug39
(Post 6647564)
I am about 25 hours away from being alcohol-free for exactly one full year. In two weeks I will be doing my first AA lead. Today the weather is exactly as it was on my last day of drinking - gray and rainy. But last year I was anxious, panicky and dreaded living. Today I feel good and have hope for the future. Things aren't completely wonderful and I still have some off moments but today I have the coping skills to deal with life without turning to alcohol to ease the pain. The war is over -- now we keep it that way. Congratulations from M-Bob |
Doug I've followed you along the way- I'm right behind you! Have identified a lot with you since our sober date is close to each other. Keep it up Pooky |
Amazing! Congrats. That is such an achievement. |
Congrats Doug :) D |
Well done Doug. :c011: |
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing - and look forward to year two. |
Happy Sober New Year, Doug! |
good on ya Doug!! ya never have to do that 1st year again! :) its been a blessing to read your journey and the growth over time here.:You_Rock_ |
Congratulations Doug! I feel pretty darn good myself! I have never made it this far, have you? |
Looks like it is today now, right? Happy one year anniversary and a very big congratulations Doug! |
A year without a drink?? Who says they can't? Really well done, Doug. :) |
Originally Posted by tomls
(Post 6648199)
Congratulations Doug! I feel pretty darn good myself! I have never made it this far, have you? I did manage 4 months sober in 2013. But yeah, the last time I was sober for a year was in the 1980's. |
Well done! |
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