30 Days ... for the last time!

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04-04-2012, 08:03 AM

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desertsong

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30 Days ... for the last time!

Today is Day 30 for the last time. In the last year, I've had 8 months of sobriety (not continuous) and 4 months of insanity. After the demoralizing experience of hospital detox, I decided that this was finally my bottom and surrendered this life of craziness in favor of the life I was meant to have. This time I'm truly doing the work and experiencing things I never thought would be possible for me. For the first time in many years, I have no desire for a drink. That is nothing short of a miracle.

I'm grateful for all of the support here and thank each and every one of you for your sage advice, caring, and encouragement. You are all a huge part of my recovery. Life is good, and its getting better. I know there are days ahead when I will want to pull my hair out, but I have the tools and support to get through them that I didn't have before.

I'm looking forward to the rest of this journey and grateful that I can do it with all of you. Thank you.

04-04-2012, 08:07 AM

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Anna

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Yay! Be very proud of yourself.

04-04-2012, 08:10 AM

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PaperDolls

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Awesome to hear ds!

Remembering that pain I felt is important for me today .... it doesn't feel nice but it helps me keep things in perspective when my brain gets squirrelly.

04-04-2012, 08:16 AM

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freshstart57

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DesertSong, you are one of those stalwarts who continually give back more than they receive. Congratulations on your last first month sober.

04-04-2012, 08:16 AM

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Lind

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That is awesome!! So proud of you!!!Lind

04-04-2012, 08:26 AM

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Sapling

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Keep moving forward DS...You're doing fantastic!

04-04-2012, 08:29 AM

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Impurrfect

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(((DS))) - Congratulations on 30 days!!

Hugs and prayers,

Amy

04-04-2012, 08:34 AM

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IndaMiricale

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Right on and grateful to see you on the the same highway

04-04-2012, 08:34 AM

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InsertNameHere

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Good job Desertsong! Glad to hear your outlook is so positive.

04-04-2012, 08:39 AM

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SOBERINNEPA

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Congratulations! You're doing great.

04-04-2012, 10:38 AM

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2granddaughters

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Are you attending AA meetings, desertsong?

Bob R

04-04-2012, 12:14 PM

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nel68

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Congrats Desertsong on your 30!!! You can do it girlie!

04-04-2012, 12:15 PM

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GirlFromCO

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Yay DS! I am so proud of you!

04-04-2012, 01:29 PM

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Zencat

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30 days is wonderful DS. You do have what it takes to live free from addiction. Keep up the good effort!

04-04-2012, 01:33 PM

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Dee74

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Congratulations desertsong

04-04-2012, 01:41 PM

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CaiHong

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Desertsong,
I believe that this is your last 30 days too. You are a great and useful member on this forum and I always enjoy reading your posts.
caiHong

04-04-2012, 05:02 PM

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nonblondechef

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I've told you before that your av says so much about you. Blooming in seemingly ungrowable conditions. Your accomplishments are nothing short of fantastic. Keep on blooming, sweetie - you are most awesome!!