My life has has so much meaning today,...

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10-04-2008, 08:00 AM

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Missymae737

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My life has has so much meaning today,...

because I have been sober for fifteen months...

At my son's wedding reception last weekend, my son caught my eye as he walked towards me... "Mom." His precious smile, and kiss felt like I have been given a new life...He introduced me to many of his friends with such optimism, excitement, and pride...

Fifteen months ago, he had given up on me...He felt I had lost the will to live...Yes, I was killing myself drinking...

Because of SR, and AA, I have been given a chance to live...To the many out there struggling with addiction, I am LIVING proof that sobriety is possible...OH, and not just me, look at all the winners with twenty four hours!!!

10-04-2008, 08:08 AM

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Hope

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Wow!~

That is so awesome. Thanks for sharing that!

It is very encouraging.

I'm so proud of you!

10-04-2008, 08:11 AM

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stone

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I am so happy for you Marian.

Thanks for sharing your hope with us.

10-04-2008, 08:15 AM

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LosingmyMisery

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Congratulations! That is wonderful! That feeling is priceless. Money can't buy that. Through sobriety, I have learned the true meaning of gratitude.

10-04-2008, 08:16 AM

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adore79

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That is wonderful, thanks for sharing it.

10-04-2008, 09:49 AM

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scaredykat

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Congrats Missymae on your sobriety and thanks for sharing your gratitude with us. Things do get better when we get sober.

10-04-2008, 11:35 AM

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Rella927

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Congrats on your new life Missy! That is just a priceless feeling I'am sure to have your son come up to you like that

Proud of you Missy!

10-04-2008, 12:18 PM

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CarolD

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Way to go on your recovery progress!

10-04-2008, 12:39 PM

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dimax

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Thanks for sharing

10-04-2008, 03:28 PM

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mikel60

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Yeah Missymae!!
I was having a crummy evening and then read your post!! Thanks for the best thing I've read in a long ime!
Mike

10-04-2008, 03:41 PM

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Hevyn

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Oh, that was heartwarming, Missymae - further proof that we can rise above this disease and have a whole new life. Your son's pride in the new you is so well-deserved. Like Mike, I'm not having the cheeriest of days, but this made me smile & get teary at the same time.