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Old 08-21-2008, 09:06 PM
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Thanks to all for the help on reaching 1 month

Hello all,

Today I reached the one month mark, along with Bostonluv (you go!!). My last drink was on July 22nd (it's the 22nd here in Japan). I spent the 23rd crawled up around the toilet, unable to even hold water down. I haven't consumed any yeast excrement since then and I owe a big heartfelt dose of gratitude to the people here at SR. This is an incredibly valuable service, especially for those of us with limited access to other English speakers in the same situation. So everyone, even those who are struggling against their demons (and who here isn't?), please take a short moment, a deep breath, and be happy and content that every post here can help someone else in ways you never imagined.

Good luck and good health to all.

Michael
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:46 PM
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hey Michael - I won't take any of the credit LOL but....omedetou !!!!
which I hope is the informal Japanese for congratulations LOL

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Old 08-21-2008, 09:48 PM
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Well Done mate, keep it up.
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Michael and I couldn't agree with you more. I have seen several posts tonight that were not specifically directed my way but hit me and touched my heart in such a good positive way.

30 Days Michael...it's a good step in the right direction for both of us. Over a month ago we were both terribly ill from drinking. What a difference a month makes.
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Old 08-21-2008, 10:01 PM
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Michael and I couldn't agree with you more. I have seen several posts tonight that were not specifically directed my way but hit me and touched my heart in such a good positive way.

30 Days Michael...it's a good step in the right direction for both of us. Over a month ago we were both terribly ill from drinking. What a difference a month makes.
Thanks friend. Actually, it's 31 days (as there are 31 days in July)--and I'm taking every one I can count:-). I'm looking forward to doing this again on September 22nd.

Cheers and congrats to you as well.
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Old 08-21-2008, 10:21 PM
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Congrats on 31 days!!! Great work!
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Doh! Dee already beat me to what I was going to say, OMEDETO!

Genki de ne!
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Doh! Dee already beat me to what I was going to say, OMEDETO!

Genki de ne!
元気ですよ! どうもありがとう ございました。 (I'm fine, thanks very much!).

Cheers.
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Congrats...

Way to go Michael!

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Congrats Michael!

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Congrats Michael, doing great and keep it going.
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Way to go Scotty!! Do'nt you just love being sober! I get inspiration from the successes and failures of others. Reading posts gives me strength.

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30 days, way to go
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Old 08-22-2008, 10:33 AM
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Many congrats to you...

Thirty days is a huge accomplishment...I really had to fight hard to stay sober the first month...It was very challenging..

You can do this...
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