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Old 03-22-2018, 01:16 AM
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Congratulations Cathy

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Old 03-22-2018, 01:37 AM
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Cathy,

Thanks for sharing this with us.

Good for you. Its not all rainbows, but at lest we are not not getting in our way all the time (just some of the time..).

Congrats!
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Old 03-22-2018, 01:50 AM
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Old 03-22-2018, 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Dropsie View Post
Cathy,

Thanks for sharing this with us.

Good for you. Its not all rainbows, but at lest we are not not getting in our way all the time (just some of the time..).

Congrats!
Oh yes not all the time but definitely some of the time! ❤️🙌🏻
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Old 06-16-2020, 08:16 AM
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Hello to Everyone on SR
I love to come on here once in a while - SR helped me to find recovery and the rooms of AA and it's been more than 14 years though God's Grace and the 12 step process of AA that I have been blessed with sobriety. My life is indescribably different and better and happy. I am now a mom with two young boys (6 and 9) marred to the love of my life (2nd marriage) for 11 years now, my career is incredibly challenging and rewarding and we have a beautiful home and importantly good relationships. I note these things as when I came in to AA I was in a loveless marriage (no least of which thanks to my rampant alcoholism) full of fear - I woke up gripped with fear and at night asked God to take me from the planet. I was always angry, short changed and resentful. I had no tools to live, contribute or to be happy. I knew that God existed, but that He wouldn't help me because I was such a disaster including having squandered the gifts I'd been given. I had no friends, my career was in tatters (I'd chosen to start my own business whilst still drinking which in retrospect was purely because I could then drink more and not have to worry about getting to an office five days a week. I went in and out of AA for 18 months - all the while being supported by the wonderful people on SR. Some in AA, some out of AA. my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all the people here then and who continue to be here (Dee74 ) and those still here in spirit who were so kind and giving and supportive - CarolD, Desperate Dan, Chy, Miracle, Nomobeer, Imhomersimpson. I learnt here that I was worth it and that the God of my understanding would help me if sought and that God makes none too hard terms with any of us. Keep coming back - it works and you are worth it.
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Old 06-16-2020, 12:34 PM
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I loved reading every word of your post!

Thank you and God bless
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Old 06-16-2020, 02:22 PM
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Good to hear from you as always Cathy - congrats

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Old 06-16-2020, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Cathy31 View Post
I learnt here that I was worth it and that the God of my understanding would help me if sought and that God makes none too hard terms with any of us. Keep coming back - it works and you are worth it.
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I love this, very well put. Amazing how our sober days grow into sober years and a happy healthy new sober life. Good going, Cathy!
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Old 06-16-2020, 09:40 PM
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What a great post to lift my spirits.

Good for you!
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Old 06-19-2020, 06:54 PM
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Beautiful. Thanks for coming back to share 💛💛💛
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Old 06-20-2020, 02:45 AM
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Hi Cathy,

Great story of your journey to sobriety. I love to read stories of long term success like yours. I have a question. You mentioned that you do not visit the SR forums much any more and I would guess that your job/children/spouse fill every minute of your life and then some. So what is your current sobriety maintenance program? Thanks for any info you can share.
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Old 06-21-2020, 12:04 AM
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I was about to say congrats on thirty days until the date caught my eye. Thank you for coming back and sharing. I will do the same years from now.
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Old 05-10-2021, 11:03 AM
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15 years now through Gods Grace and AA

I am so grateful! Fifteen years! God is so
good and AA continues to be such a beautiful and joyful part of my life.

I am available to sponsor through the big book and can be contacted on cathlin34******.com

it works. It really does!

thank you God, AA and SoberRecovery for being the reason I found both! ❤️
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Old 05-10-2021, 12:01 PM
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Congratulations Cathy31! Its so great that you come back here and share your ES&H. Everyone needs that!
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Old 05-10-2021, 12:24 PM
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Congratulations and good for you! Onward!
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Old 05-10-2021, 12:47 PM
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Congratulations Cathy, what a super update, 15 years is an awesome achievement!
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Old 05-10-2021, 01:48 PM
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Old 05-10-2021, 02:12 PM
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Big hugs and congrats on reaching 15 years sober!
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Old 05-10-2021, 03:05 PM
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So good to hear from you - totally made my day. You rock. Keepa go!
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