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110 days sober and a new dawn!

Old 08-22-2014, 06:29 AM
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Smile 110 days sober and a new dawn!

110 days ago I started drinking and 24 hours later I had consumed 2 1.75 liters of vodka and 1.75 liters of tequila...almost entirely by myself! In the process I did and said some very stupid stuff, as usual! At dawn I managed to walk to the woods and watch the sunrise which was my normal routine. I took the picture at the top that day and looking in my eyes I can see just how lost I truly was. That's what the disease of addiction does, it makes you lose yourself! After that picture I actually drank 4-6 more beer and that was the last time I ever drank. That was my bottom and I sought the help I needed to save my life and my family!

This morning I wen't back to the same spot and watched the sunrise for the first time since that day. I sat there with a heart full of gratitude. I took the picture on bottom this morning and I meditated on how blessed I am that the program of AA and God has not just given me my life back, but has given me a new, better life!

There is hope for those who suffer.

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What a powerful post/pics...
Such contrast from what actually looks like pain to peace...
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Beautiful post ultradad. Congratulations pn your 110 sober days. May you have 110,000 more.
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Very inspiring post. Thank you for sharing
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Old 08-22-2014, 06:55 AM
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Congrats!!! What a transformation! Good for you and your family.
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Congratulation on your success Ultradad. I have so much respect for you to do this for you and your family. So many times it ruins families. I know if my Dad chose to confront his addiction my family would still be together. Your definetly livimg up to your name! Keep it up and amazing work!
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Awesome, awesome job!
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Excellent Post UltraDad, Very happy for you buddy.
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Great job and Congratulations! I love posts like yours!
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Old 08-22-2014, 07:18 AM
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So very awesome! You are amazing. Those pictures speak volumes to your transformation.
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awesome job Ultra. Great post.
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Old 08-22-2014, 07:22 AM
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Congratulations, Ultradad!
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110 days is awesome, Ultradad! Thanks for sharing!
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Old 08-22-2014, 07:30 AM
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Awesome! That's fantastic. You truly look like a different person! Good Job!
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Super, super inspiring, Ultradad. Thank you- truly, for posting this.
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what a fantastic post ultradad!!!! just incredible to see the difference in your eyes. if that's not inspiration I don't know what is!
CONGRATS TO YOU
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awe I like that; God gave you a better life back, not just life.

Isn't that the truth!

Good for you ultradad
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Wow so good what a great story well done ultradad
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Fantastic stuff!!
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Old 08-22-2014, 10:24 AM
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That is awesome! As a father myself and new to recovery..... well, I am inspired. Thanks.
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