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Three Years for Coffeenut!

Old 06-20-2011, 04:36 PM
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Three Years for Coffeenut!

Three years ago I couldn’t put mascara on without smudging my swollen eyelids. I couldn’t wait for 5:00 so I could start drinking, so I was starting earlier and earlier. I shook. I was anxious. We won’t even discuss bowel problems. My hair was falling out. Everything was everyone else’s fault. I keep remembering the ass I made of myself at a family wedding. Chaos of my own making.

In the last three years, I’ve finally decided to work on the problem, rather than drink it into oblivion. I’ve discovered I LIKE being sober. I’m willing to devote the rest of my life to change and growth. And I like it!

I draw such great strength from SR. I seriously would not be sober without this place. My deepest thanks to each of you.

My words are for the newbies. You can get sober. You can stay sober. I drank for 30 years. Daily. You can turn your life around. Let SR help.

WhoooooooooooHooooooooo! Sobriety Rocks!
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Old 06-20-2011, 04:39 PM
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That's such a wonderful accomplishment!! Thanks for being an inspiration! Congrats and I wish you nothing but the best in life!
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Old 06-20-2011, 04:44 PM
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congratulations CN!


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Old 06-20-2011, 04:45 PM
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Whooo hooo indeed!

Yes newbies, it IS possible to stay sober and be happy. Never give up!
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Old 06-20-2011, 04:54 PM
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Way to go, coffeenut! Thanks for the inspirational post!!
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Old 06-20-2011, 04:58 PM
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Just awesome!!! :c011 Your story sounds soooo familiar and very inspirational.
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Old 06-20-2011, 05:03 PM
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Im so happy for you CN,
I would love to read your story 'Stories of Recovery'. I had a look but couldnt find you there. JJ
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Old 06-20-2011, 05:54 PM
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Awesome, just awesome.
I hear ya on the mascara!
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Old 06-20-2011, 05:55 PM
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Congratulations!!!!
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Old 06-20-2011, 06:05 PM
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Congratulations on 3 years, that's awesome!
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Old 06-20-2011, 06:26 PM
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Wonderful!

Congratulations on 3 years sober!
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Old 06-20-2011, 06:30 PM
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Congratulations!!!!!!:day6
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Old 06-20-2011, 06:33 PM
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3 years - great job.
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Old 06-20-2011, 06:48 PM
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Absolutely awesome! Congrats on your 3 years!
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Old 06-20-2011, 06:48 PM
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Old 06-20-2011, 06:50 PM
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3 years is fantastic CN! I'm so happy to hear your life is going so well. Your a big inspiration to many here at SR.


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Best Wishes To You!
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I always love to hear successful recovery stories they inspire so much hope. Great Job!!
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Old 06-20-2011, 08:04 PM
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:day1 Congrats!
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You are all that and a bag of chips! Thanks for being awesome!
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Old 06-20-2011, 08:42 PM
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