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Old 09-27-2012, 12:42 PM
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4 months down the line...

Sometimes I can't quite believe I'm doing it!
But doing it I am.
4 months!!
I was a depressed, emotionally numb drinker. I drank every day and took diazepam on top of that to.... Oh I don't even know why I did that!
I was reckless with my personal safety, I am lucky to be alive quite honestly. Frequent visits to hospital to be stitched up, blackouts every time I drank, relationships on the point of collapse....
What was I doing to myself?
I realise 4 months isn't very long, I've still got a long way to go. But my life now is so far removed from how it was.
Everything is different. No guilt. No shame. No depression. That's the big one-I've been depressed for the longest time. I'm off all anti-anxiety meds now.
Yeah the first few weeks were rough, but every day now I'm learning more about myself. It is a new life. It is worth living. I'm worth it.
Thanks to the help of other alcoholics, I can see a future for the first time. The blackness that surrounded me is lifting.
Thanks to AA and all of you on SR, I have been shown a better way xxx
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Jeni,

I could not be more happy for you! You have helped me on my road and you continue to be an inspiration!

Congrats and keep on enjoying!

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Yay, Jeni!

Good for you and be very proud of your hard work.
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Old 09-27-2012, 12:51 PM
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Your story is wonderful. It is amazing how fast we get better. I never want to forget how bad it was because this helps to keep me sober and it gives me gratitude for what I have today
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Congratulations Jeni

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Old 09-27-2012, 03:43 PM
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4 months is amazing sis. I always knew you had it in you to do this... from the very beginning! Well done!
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Old 09-27-2012, 03:50 PM
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Hey Jeni, I was a listener through those first difficult days of yours, it is inspirational to compare and contrast your posts now and then.

I am so gald for you. You are a jewell to this forum.

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Old 09-27-2012, 04:01 PM
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Beautiful Jeni!!....You're doing it!!
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Old 09-27-2012, 04:04 PM
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Wow! That is fantastic Jeni! I loved reading this post of yours. It makes me proud for you.
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Old 09-27-2012, 04:10 PM
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Congratulations Jeni=it's a great achievement. Your posts are always helpful and inspirational too,thank you
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Old 09-27-2012, 04:35 PM
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Old 09-27-2012, 04:45 PM
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Funny Jeni,
you stood out from your first posts.
Truly a journey.
I see great things for you.
Very inspirational.
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Old 09-27-2012, 04:58 PM
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So happy for you - and proud, Jeni. It'll keep getting better as you continue to heal.
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That's great news, Jeni! It's exciting to hear you're doing so well - congratulations on 4!!!
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Awesome!!
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Old 09-27-2012, 07:33 PM
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Awesome Jeni great stuff

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Old 09-27-2012, 09:18 PM
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Wonderful! I'm very happy for you. Keep up the positive life changing work Jeni.
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Old 09-27-2012, 09:30 PM
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Congrats Jeni and thanks for your post...it gives me hope that things really do get better
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I'm so pleased for you jeni!

Life after death..............Death of the best!



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Awesome Jen
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