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Old 06-25-2013, 05:59 AM
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Hi everybody. Today I graduated from a UK top ten University with a 1 (First Class Honours) BSc in Psychology. I thought I'd just check in to share this good news with you all, as many of you here will remember me applying to University and my elation at getting accepted all those years ago.

This result is testament to the power of recovery and that it truly does work. Without my recovery then none of this would have happened and I would have either been dead, in prison, or a mental health ward.

Thank you to everybody here that allowed me to share my story and for all of your support. Anything is possible as long as you are sober and honestly doing your best to move forwards in your life, however tiny the steps may be.

I have faith that the next chapter in my life will be as rewarding as this chapter has been, providing I keep doing what I'm doing and being honest and true to myself.

Keep The Faith
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Old 06-25-2013, 06:02 AM
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Congratulations, really inspiring!
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Old 06-25-2013, 07:16 AM
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That's awesome! Thank you for such a positive and inspirational message.
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Old 06-25-2013, 07:54 AM
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Hi Neo,

Congratulations on your sobriety and your achievements! I always enjoyed your posts full of in depth analysis and great advice. Keep on posting
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Great post! Congrats!!
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Amazing news. Congratulations!! It truly gives me hope :-)
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Old 06-25-2013, 11:37 AM
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Very cook, thanks for sharing Neo.
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Neo - I'm so proud of you! What a wonderful accomplishment. I'm so happy you came here to share the good news.
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Old 06-25-2013, 08:19 PM
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Congrats on all the progress you have made in life!
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Without my recovery then none of this would have happened and I would have either been dead, in prison, or a mental health ward.
True that!
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Really glad to hear of your success Neo - congratulations

great to hear from you

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Old 06-25-2013, 09:07 PM
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You're amazing! Congratulations!
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Old 06-25-2013, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by NEOMARXIST View Post
Hi everybody. Today I graduated from a UK top ten University with a 1 (First Class Honours) BSc in Psychology. I thought I'd just check in to share this good news with you all, as many of you here will remember me applying to University and my elation at getting accepted all those years ago.

This result is testament to the power of recovery and that it truly does work. Without my recovery then none of this would have happened and I would have either been dead, in prison, or a mental health ward.

Thank you to everybody here that allowed me to share my story and for all of your support. Anything is possible as long as you are sober and honestly doing your best to move forwards in your life, however tiny the steps may be.

I have faith that the next chapter in my life will be as rewarding as this chapter has been, providing I keep doing what I'm doing and being honest and true to myself.

Keep The Faith
Awesome news, I am so proud to hear it. Keep on keeping on, and enjoy every single day of your new freedom. You have earned it.
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Old 06-26-2013, 06:53 AM
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That gives real inspiration big well done and thanks for the update.
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Old 06-26-2013, 06:58 AM
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Awesome and congrats Neo!

Quick question, do you still feel that you are undergoing profound mental,physical, spiritual changes these days, or have you mostly leveled out in a good place right now? Around what time periods did you notice the most amount of change?

Keep up the good work, posts like yours give the rest of us hope and inspiration.
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Old 06-26-2013, 07:05 AM
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I love this story and your HOPE for others!! Thank you so much for sharing!
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Old 06-26-2013, 07:27 AM
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Thank you for letting us know NEO, so inspiring. Congratulations on a FIRST no less! Well done you.
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Congrats, Neo!
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Old 06-26-2013, 10:31 AM
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Congratulations Neo! That's absolutely wonderful!! Thanks so much for sharing.
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Old 06-26-2013, 10:53 AM
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Glad to hear things are going well! I hope to be taking classes this spring, to get my teaching certificate, on the road to teaching high-school English. I can't wait to be back in school. in both senses.
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