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09-19-2013, 03:13 AM

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Shoebox62

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Happy 1 Year to me!

They say only alcoholics count their days, yet somehow I overlooked the fact that 9/17 marked my one-year anniversary of sobriety. It hasn't been easy, and it hasn't always been fun, but it's definitely been worth it. This has got to be one of the best years of my life. After 25+ years of an escalating drinking problem, I finally decided to stop treading water last September and get out of the pool. I think the thing I'm most happy about is that my example has spurred three family members into action, too, and now they're on their own journey of recovery. I don't post here much, but I'm here every day reading all of your stories and supporting when I can. I couldn't have done it without SR.

There is hope, everyone. Believe in yourself, believe in the folks on this site, believe in whatever higher power gets you through life and know that life is unquestionably better without alcohol.

Thanks all. I hope to celebrate my next year here, too...

09-19-2013, 03:19 AM

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LSC1

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Congratulations ... Shoebox ... SR is an amazing site isn't it ...

:day

09-19-2013, 03:22 AM

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lorelei

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Congratulations, one year sober!!!!!

09-19-2013, 03:26 AM

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Mentium

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Brilliant! I hope to emulate you in a ...while!

I do count my days but I plan not to except for milestones after day 100!

A great example to us newbs!

09-19-2013, 03:26 AM

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tgirl

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09-19-2013, 03:29 AM

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Dee74

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congratulations shoebox - great achievement

09-19-2013, 03:55 AM

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misspond

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You must be so proud of yourself, I'm sure you will be back to celebrate more years under your belt. x

09-19-2013, 03:57 AM

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Bird615

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Awesome! Huge congratulations to you!
Keep on going!

09-19-2013, 03:57 AM

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13unluckyforsom

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That's fantastic! Happy sober birthday

09-19-2013, 03:58 AM

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soberclover

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You are awesome Shoebox!!!!!!

09-19-2013, 04:02 AM

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ladybug77

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Congrats on year 1 !!!!!!!!!!!

09-19-2013, 04:08 AM

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FeelingGreat

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Congratulations on your 1 year and inspiring others as well. What a fantastic achievement.

09-19-2013, 04:17 AM

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afloatsober

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Thank you for posting.
Truly inspirational.
Landmarks such as this are birthdays indeed!
G

09-19-2013, 04:21 AM

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SavingSelf

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That is great!!! Good for you

09-19-2013, 04:30 AM

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hayley86

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Fantastic news. Congratulations on one year sober!

09-19-2013, 05:20 AM

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gruffmusic

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Outstanding!

09-19-2013, 05:54 AM

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soberjim

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Wow....such a nice post to read.....gives those of us early on the inspiration we need...because you are correct...some days are just so hard.....but much less so when you read a post like yours.....

Jim