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Old 11-16-2017, 01:09 PM
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Been a long haul for sure. Now I know what time the sun comes up and spend time with my wife before work. Had to plan a new route home to not pass my local liquor store. Between 10 and 11:30pm i grt the urge and I feel like my body wants tibstretch but can’t, like being in the back seat of a car for a long car ride. I slowly drop a few tears and my wife gives me words of praise for my decision. Todays my 36th birthday. MY first birthday since 18 that I will remember tonight. I raise my cup of coffe to all tonight.
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Old 11-16-2017, 01:22 PM
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Welcome to SR and congrats on a month sober Redface. Happy Birthday as well, what a fantastic present you've given to yourself!
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My birthday is Sunday, and it will also be sober. Happy birthday.
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Old 11-16-2017, 02:00 PM
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Been a long haul for sure. Now I know what time the sun comes up and spend time with my wife before work. Had to plan a new route home to not pass my local liquor store. Between 10 and 11:30pm i grt the urge and I feel like my body wants tibstretch but can’t, like being in the back seat of a car for a long car ride. I slowly drop a few tears and my wife gives me words of praise for my decision. Todays my 36th birthday. MY first birthday since 18 that I will remember tonight. I raise my cup of coffe to all tonight.
Are the lil things that will make a big difference.
Thank your wife for the support and be strong.
Pray a lot
Stay righteous.
Pace.
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Old 11-16-2017, 02:05 PM
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Happy Birthday and good post!
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Old 11-16-2017, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Ojsober View Post
Are the lil things that will make a big difference.
Thank your wife for the support and be strong.
Pray a lot
Stay righteous.
Pace.
Thank you. I am a lucky man to have her by my side as she wants me to be by hers for years to come.
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Old 11-16-2017, 04:47 PM
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Congrats on a month sober and Happy Birthday!
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Hang in there buddy, your doing fine. 1 month is a milestone. Keep your chin up and be proud of your sobriety.
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Old 11-16-2017, 07:36 PM
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Clinking coffee cups! Happy birthday to you, wonderful post.
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Old 11-17-2017, 09:27 PM
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Congrats and happy birthday!

I'm just around the corner to 8 months sober and I can say things will get way better all around in time. You must keep a positive attitude and do some self affirmation day to day on your personal progress. Almost a month is a month sober in my book, keep up the good work and now move on to your second month of success. Also stick close to this forum, it is packed with good non-judgmental advice.
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Old 11-17-2017, 09:38 PM
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Old 11-17-2017, 10:53 PM
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Happy Bellybutton-Birthday.

Stcik with it and next year you'll get 2 birthdays. One in October and one in November. If you're anything like me your sober birthday will seem even more special than the other one.

Do you go to meetings with chips? If not, perhaps find one and collect your month chip.

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