Two Years Today
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Two Years Today
Hi, everyone. I don't visit or post on here as much as I probably should but I thought I would check in as today I am two years sober.
I thought I would share this for two reasons. Firstly, as way of thanks to a lot of the good people here on SR who gave me much support when I needed it, including some 'tough love' when it was required back in the summer of 2010. Back then, I was stumbling from binge to binge with hellish bouts of depression, paranoia and self loathing in between. I was selfish, lazy and absolutely going nowhere and if it hadn't been for this place, there's a decent chance I would still be on that road. So, thanks everyone at SR.
Secondly, I thought I would share this to show anyone on here, who may be at day one or day two, or having a hard time and thinking about drinking, that, although it may be hard, it is worth it. Don't give up, it can be done. There is a life after alcohol. Back in 2010, I was unemployed and probably unemployable. I'd lost a string of decent jobs because of my drinking and I really was going nowhere. Now, I have my own place, I am fit and healthy, and, bar the occasional dip in form, I am in a much better place mentally. I have a decent which I am about to give up, at the ripe old age of 31, to go to university.
There's an alcohol free future out there for everyone. Stick at it because it so worth it.
Thanks again everyone.
I thought I would share this for two reasons. Firstly, as way of thanks to a lot of the good people here on SR who gave me much support when I needed it, including some 'tough love' when it was required back in the summer of 2010. Back then, I was stumbling from binge to binge with hellish bouts of depression, paranoia and self loathing in between. I was selfish, lazy and absolutely going nowhere and if it hadn't been for this place, there's a decent chance I would still be on that road. So, thanks everyone at SR.
Secondly, I thought I would share this to show anyone on here, who may be at day one or day two, or having a hard time and thinking about drinking, that, although it may be hard, it is worth it. Don't give up, it can be done. There is a life after alcohol. Back in 2010, I was unemployed and probably unemployable. I'd lost a string of decent jobs because of my drinking and I really was going nowhere. Now, I have my own place, I am fit and healthy, and, bar the occasional dip in form, I am in a much better place mentally. I have a decent which I am about to give up, at the ripe old age of 31, to go to university.
There's an alcohol free future out there for everyone. Stick at it because it so worth it.
Thanks again everyone.
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Originally Posted by FrankBarone 
Hi, everyone. I don't visit or post on here as much as I probably should but I thought I would check in as today I am two years sober.
I thought I would share this for two reasons. Firstly, as way of thanks to a lot of the good people here on SR who gave me much support when I needed it, including some 'tough love' when it was required back in the summer of 2010. Back then, I was stumbling from binge to binge with hellish bouts of depression, paranoia and self loathing in between. I was selfish, lazy and absolutely going nowhere and if it hadn't been for this place, there's a decent chance I would still be on that road. So, thanks everyone at SR.
Secondly, I thought I would share this to show anyone on here, who may be at day one or day two, or having a hard time and thinking about drinking, that, although it may be hard, it is worth it. Don't give up, it can be done. There is a life after alcohol. Back in 2010, I was unemployed and probably unemployable. I'd lost a string of decent jobs because of my drinking and I really was going nowhere. Now, I have my own place, I am fit and healthy, and, bar the occasional dip in form, I am in a much better place mentally. I have a decent which I am about to give up, at the ripe old age of 31, to go to university.
There's an alcohol free future out there for everyone. Stick at it because it so worth it.
Thanks again everyone.
I thought I would share this for two reasons. Firstly, as way of thanks to a lot of the good people here on SR who gave me much support when I needed it, including some 'tough love' when it was required back in the summer of 2010. Back then, I was stumbling from binge to binge with hellish bouts of depression, paranoia and self loathing in between. I was selfish, lazy and absolutely going nowhere and if it hadn't been for this place, there's a decent chance I would still be on that road. So, thanks everyone at SR.
Secondly, I thought I would share this to show anyone on here, who may be at day one or day two, or having a hard time and thinking about drinking, that, although it may be hard, it is worth it. Don't give up, it can be done. There is a life after alcohol. Back in 2010, I was unemployed and probably unemployable. I'd lost a string of decent jobs because of my drinking and I really was going nowhere. Now, I have my own place, I am fit and healthy, and, bar the occasional dip in form, I am in a much better place mentally. I have a decent which I am about to give up, at the ripe old age of 31, to go to university.
There's an alcohol free future out there for everyone. Stick at it because it so worth it.
Thanks again everyone.
Thanks for this, I'm still in my first couple of weeks, and every day more and more people are on Day 1. This will help someone.
EDIT: Good luck on Uni, it's never too late. I always think it's not what you didn't do when you were drinking, it's what you do now.
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Frank, thanks for taking the time to let us know it is possible! 2 years, new job, new education, is very impressive. I'm so glad it's worked for you and you're enjoying a sober life. Good inspiration for us! 
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