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Old 09-27-2012, 04:06 PM
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30 days for me today

It's funny because I've been thinking of hitting this milestone for a couple of weeks now, and now that it's here, it's sort of anticlimatic. Today is just a regular old day in my new life. I'm getting used to living a normal life without the drama and chaos of hangovers, emotional mood swings, depression, sneaking, hiding, guilt, shame and self-pity.
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Old 09-27-2012, 04:11 PM
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Oops..I hit submit by accident. I am glad that I'm not making too big a deal of this 30 day thing, because it's not like I've reached some goal and now I'm going to start drinking again. It's amazing how much my thoughts have changed, how differently I approach situations, both good and bad. I have a newly found inner confidence and even a little bit of peace. I'm am looking forward to seeing what else my new sober life brings And..I don't think I could have done it without all of you here on SR. I know you all "get it", and sometimes that's just what I need. To anyone just starting out, just take it one day at at time, it gets easier and life gets SO much better!
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It's a wonderful accomplishment. Pretty cool to look back and see how our new normal was so far from reach when we were so imbedded in our addiction. Congratulations!
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Old 09-27-2012, 04:14 PM
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congratulations forabetterlife - it might seem anticlimactic. but it's good of you to share with others...I remember on day one or two 30 was a big deal

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Old 09-27-2012, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by forabetterlife View Post
I'm getting used to living a normal life without the drama and chaos of hangovers, emotional mood swings, depression, sneaking, hiding, guilt, shame and self-pity.
Isn't that awesome.

Congrats!
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Old 09-27-2012, 04:18 PM
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30 Is a big deal!!...Congrats forabetterlife!!
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Old 09-27-2012, 04:26 PM
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So uplifting to hear of your achievment.

Well done and so modest too

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Old 09-27-2012, 04:27 PM
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Congrats & good posts. Keep it going.
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Old 09-27-2012, 04:30 PM
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Good job on reaching thirty days sober!!
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Old 09-27-2012, 04:33 PM
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30 days IS A BIG DEAL!!!!!!!!
Well done.
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Old 09-27-2012, 04:35 PM
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Old 09-27-2012, 04:36 PM
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Congratulations, forabetterlife!
The most important milestone is 24 hours, with that being said, one month is huge!
That is the milestone that gives you hope that you can do this.
I am coming up on 1 year, but it's really 365 days because I celebrate every 24 hours.
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Old 09-27-2012, 04:45 PM
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I agree 30 is a big deal! If it doesn't feel like it, your good habits are kicking in already and you're used to a new lifestyle. Even better-good job!
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Old 09-27-2012, 04:55 PM
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30 days - great job! You're well on your way now.
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Old 09-27-2012, 05:20 PM
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Congratulations! I'm more than half way there and freaking out daily, so it's a big deal.. Even more so because it doesn't feel like one to you.
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Well, I think it's a big deal, too. The first week alone seemed like eternity to me. Great post - thanks for sharing your success!
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Old 09-27-2012, 06:38 PM
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Thanks for all the congrats! Now it really does feel like a big deal!
I guess what I meant is that I expected to wake up and feel all enlightened and have all the answers or something. But it feels more like one of many accomplishments along this journey.
Phoenix and artsoul, I agree...the first weeks were definately the hardest. I'm glad to have them behind me and it's a good motivator to NOT want to have to start all over and go through that again!
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Old 09-28-2012, 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 8thPhoenix View Post
Congratulations! I'm more than half way there and freaking out daily, so it's a big deal.. Even more so because it doesn't feel like one to you.
It's true what they say, it does get better. Take care and be proud of how far you've come already.

To me it's like a rollercoaster ride, some good days and some bad.
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