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Old 05-04-2011, 05:02 PM
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ME? No way!!

I'm 6 months sober today!

6 months!! A whole half a yr!
What's crazier, is that it doesn't even feel that long..but it sure feel good.

Wow..never in a million yrs did I ever think I'd hear myself say that.
I grew up around alcohol all my life. It's very acceptable to drink and get drunk in my family. It's what we do when we get together no matter what the reason. Funeral=drinks, birthday party=drinks, sports game=drinks, park, zoo, beach, someone shows up unexpectedly to your home=drinks!
But for me, it didn't end when I got home. If anything, that's when it got worse.

But now...It feels so good to wake up at a normal hour and know its morning. It feels so good to tuck my kids in at night, instead of passing out and them waiting for dad to come home to do it.
It feels so good to be able to take them places as simple as the park or for ice cream when before I couldn't because I'd be so drunk.
It feels so good to be a mom again!

Thank you so much to SR and all its members and stories/advice I've come across for giving me needed support. Many sleepless nights accompanied by anxiety have turned into laughing til 2 am (sometimes longer) because of the chat room and the people on there. I've met some really cool people that I look foward to chatting w/ again and again.

It's 100% possible to get sober and enjoy life. I'm living proof, as many of you are.
Thank you all!! :ghug3
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That's great Fab - congratulations!

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Fab, be very proud of yourself and your accomplishment!
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Old 05-04-2011, 05:19 PM
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Congratulations Fab -- 6 months is an excellent accomplishment. It is amazing what being sober brings into our life. Like you, I love being a sober Mom and a sober person! Keep moving forward....
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Old 05-04-2011, 05:25 PM
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Congrats That is 180 One Days At A Time in a row! WHOOOO HOOOOO





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Old 05-04-2011, 05:29 PM
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Congratulations on your six months, SimplyFab! You have a lot to be proud of, especially overcoming that environment.
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Old 05-04-2011, 05:35 PM
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Awesome!!
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Old 05-04-2011, 05:35 PM
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Woot!
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Old 05-04-2011, 05:39 PM
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That's fantastic. Congratulations. I'm proud of you.
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Old 05-04-2011, 06:36 PM
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hey simplyfab - that's simplyfabulous!!!!! (couldn't resist) 6 months is huge! Keep up the good work!!!
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Old 05-04-2011, 06:42 PM
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WoooHOOO!! Nice job :-)
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Old 05-04-2011, 06:47 PM
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Congrats on your six months sober. It sure feels good to feel good again, doesn't it?
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Old 05-04-2011, 09:08 PM
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Thank you all so much! Your support means a lot.

These past six months truly have been life changing for me and I appreciate you all being a part of them.
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Old 05-04-2011, 10:28 PM
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Congratulations (((Fab))) - 6 months is awesome! There were times I didn't think I could get 6 HOURS, but recovery kinda grows on ya

Hugs and prayers,

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HOORAY!!!

Well done!!! More of the same!

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Old 05-05-2011, 01:43 AM
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Congrats SF!!! Well done
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Old 05-05-2011, 01:56 AM
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Thats great!!!



congrats!
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Old 05-05-2011, 02:20 AM
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Nice work.

I enjoy your company in chat too

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Old 05-05-2011, 02:31 AM
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Simply Fabulous!!!!!!!
Well done.
We are thrilled, can you imagine what your husband and kids feel?
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