It's been a long time...
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It's been a long time...
... and I don't know if anyone on here now remembers me, but I joined here January 1, 2012, desperate to quit drinking for good.
I havent been back on here in quite a long time, but for some reason Sober Recovery crossed my mind today and I just wanted to come back and say thank you for giving me back my life.
I have not touched a drink since the day I joined and while it wasn't easy, it was made easier by all the wonderful people I met back then on this site.
I had been a heavy drinker (wine and vodka) for almost 20 years. I recognised it was bad for me; I also knew that I was starting to get physical symptoms that concerned me.
So next New Years Day I will be 9 years sober. To anyone on here doubting themselves, I had those doubts, too. But this site and the community I met on here helped keep stromg more than they can ever know
You can do it.
With love,
Sunny xxx
I havent been back on here in quite a long time, but for some reason Sober Recovery crossed my mind today and I just wanted to come back and say thank you for giving me back my life.
I have not touched a drink since the day I joined and while it wasn't easy, it was made easier by all the wonderful people I met back then on this site.
I had been a heavy drinker (wine and vodka) for almost 20 years. I recognised it was bad for me; I also knew that I was starting to get physical symptoms that concerned me.
So next New Years Day I will be 9 years sober. To anyone on here doubting themselves, I had those doubts, too. But this site and the community I met on here helped keep stromg more than they can ever know
You can do it.
With love,
Sunny xxx
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Hi, Sunny!
What a lovely post - I'm so glad that SR managed to help get your life back!
Congratulations on over 8 years sober, that is honestly so amazing and your strength and positivity are admirable.
I recently joined SR just 10 days ago - My situation was quite similar to yours, heavily drinking wine/vodka for the past 12 years but I'm committed to making a change and remaining sober!
Everyone here has already helped more than I could have imagined and that's something ill always be grateful for
Here's to many more happy and sober years ahead of us
What a lovely post - I'm so glad that SR managed to help get your life back!
Congratulations on over 8 years sober, that is honestly so amazing and your strength and positivity are admirable.
I recently joined SR just 10 days ago - My situation was quite similar to yours, heavily drinking wine/vodka for the past 12 years but I'm committed to making a change and remaining sober!
Everyone here has already helped more than I could have imagined and that's something ill always be grateful for
Here's to many more happy and sober years ahead of us
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Thank you. I feel so blessed to have found this place when I desperately needed it. Tonight I am watching the documentary 'Rain in my Heart' on YouTube. It was so important in my early days of sobriety and I can't recommend it enough.
I don't take my sobriety for granted and it is good to check into SR because I really owe it so much. I never imagined I'd make a month let alone 8 years.
One day at a time.
S xxx
I don't take my sobriety for granted and it is good to check into SR because I really owe it so much. I never imagined I'd make a month let alone 8 years.
One day at a time.
S xxx
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Sugarbear and Dee, so lovely to see you both x
I was looking over my friends list from all those years ago and wondering how everyone is doing. Hopefully all well.
This place was my go to place every day after work to keep me away from temptation. Lovely to see some of you still here.
I was looking over my friends list from all those years ago and wondering how everyone is doing. Hopefully all well.
This place was my go to place every day after work to keep me away from temptation. Lovely to see some of you still here.
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Originally Posted by Sunny27 
Thank you. I feel so blessed to have found this place when I desperately needed it. Tonight I am watching the documentary 'Rain in my Heart' on YouTube. It was so important in my early days of sobriety and I can't recommend it enough.
S xxx
S xxx
It's pretty hard hitting, isn't it? I've seen it a few times now, unfortunately a few on that show have died since due to their alcoholism.
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Reid82, I read Vanda passed away. I'm not sure what happened to Mark. Does anyone know?
Hard hitting is right. It had a massive impact on me back in 2012 and it affected me again tonight.
Like everyone, I've had ups and downs over the last 8 years, but drinking has never been an option for me. I hope it remains that way.
Hard hitting is right. It had a massive impact on me back in 2012 and it affected me again tonight.
Like everyone, I've had ups and downs over the last 8 years, but drinking has never been an option for me. I hope it remains that way.
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Originally Posted by Sunny27
Reid82, I read Vanda passed away. I'm not sure what happened to Mark. Does anyone know?
Hard hitting is right. It had a massive impact on me back in 2012 and it affected me again tonight.
Like everyone, I've had ups and downs over the last 8 years, but drinking has never been an option for me. I hope it remains that way.
Hard hitting is right. It had a massive impact on me back in 2012 and it affected me again tonight.
Like everyone, I've had ups and downs over the last 8 years, but drinking has never been an option for me. I hope it remains that way.
Yes, Vanda passed away. I'm not sure about Mark. he had a very strong addiction at that time as you might recall so hope he's ok now.
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Originally Posted by Reid82
Yes, Vanda passed away. I'm not sure about Mark. he had a very strong addiction at that time as you might recall so hope he's ok now.
I'm 47 now, Vanda was 43 in the show but looked so much older. It is just so sad they could not find their way back to appreciating and enjoying life. I really am so blessed.
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Originally Posted by Sunny27
I tried googling but couldn't find anything. Still thinking about the programme today. It was one of the most important programmes I have ever watched in my life and I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that.
I'm 47 now, Vanda was 43 in the show but looked so much older. It is just so sad they could not find their way back to appreciating and enjoying life. I really am so blessed.
I'm 47 now, Vanda was 43 in the show but looked so much older. It is just so sad they could not find their way back to appreciating and enjoying life. I really am so blessed.
Vanda looked well in her 50's during the show. You might recall her walk was badly effected by her alcoholism too. I haven't watched it in a few years now- might be worthwhile again.
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Congratulations on sobriety. It feels great. I'm almost 2 years sober and this place helped me so much. I pop in from time to time and read/comment. I can never forget the place that also gave me my life back. If it wasn't for this forum I would be still drinking. The wisdom shared on this forum is gold and the daily helpers and moderators do a fantastic job.
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Originally Posted by 16YearsDrunk
Congratulations on sobriety. It feels great. I'm almost 2 years sober and this place helped me so much. I pop in from time to time and read/comment. I can never forget the place that also gave me my life back. If it wasn't for this forum I would be still drinking. The wisdom shared on this forum is gold and the daily helpers and moderators do a fantastic job.
I will never forget the people that supported me. I thank God this place exists because without it I don't know where I'd be.
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Wonderful to see you, Sunny. I'm so happy to know you are still sober & that you thought of us. 
I had a similar experience with SR - it gave me the courage & strength to let go of a poisonous lifestyle. You have your life back - congratulations.
I had a similar experience with SR - it gave me the courage & strength to let go of a poisonous lifestyle. You have your life back - congratulations. Member
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Hi Hevyn
I owe this place my life. I try and remember it because it's easy to take my new life for granted.
I remember reading stories of people on here years sober and feeling like that could never be me. So glad it is.
Take care,
Sunny xxxx
I owe this place my life. I try and remember it because it's easy to take my new life for granted.
I remember reading stories of people on here years sober and feeling like that could never be me. So glad it is.
Take care,
Sunny xxxx
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