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Old 11-04-2014, 11:06 AM
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I was walking around... going nowhere...

... with a drink in my hand and now THIS! Wow!! I couldn't imagine, at first, when I completely stopped drinking that my brain was going to like this recovery mode that much!

Day 46 today...

And I had these amazing dreams for the past couple of years, that I could do this and that... it would be so amazing if I could complete that, etc etc etc... All these dreams / goals that seemed to be so far away, out of reach...

And then sobriety came into my life...

- I'm registered to some university courses that will help me grow my business even bigger.

- I'm fully focused into my training and I decided I was going to complete my first full distance Ironman at the age of 40.

- The creativity and vitality that I have everyday at my job is crazy awesome

- People around me keeps on asking me why I look fitter, what have I done to look younger in a few weeks, etc...

At the beginning, when I wanted to stop drinking and didn't know if I wanted to have a life without alcohol, knowing that I was going to feel this GREAT after 40+ days......... I wouldn't have hesitated 1 second.

Now I'm still walking around... but I'm moving forward in my life... feeling like I'm reaching my full potential has a business owner, a dad and a husband!!

Life is great!

Thank you for listening (reading) and I hope that my message will inspire some lurkers to finaly stop the abuse! There is a life waiting for you...
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Old 11-04-2014, 11:13 AM
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Congrats, great to hear!!!

I'm only on day 4, and not feeling so good, but I'm glad to hear what's coming if I stick it through. Thanks for your post!
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Your post just totally inspired me Alex! I am at 11 weeks and getting a little too nostalgic about my drinking days. Thank you for firing me up again! Love it!!!
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Thanks for this upbeat and inspirational post; glad to hear that things are going so well for you. Congratulations on 46 days, AE.
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This is so great! Way to go, Alex!!!
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Old 11-04-2014, 11:19 AM
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46 Days is awesome Alex
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Old 11-04-2014, 11:24 AM
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Day 46 is fantastic!! Keep it going!!
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Old 11-04-2014, 11:35 AM
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Great, I remember reading your diary when I first joined. Happy to see you're still making progress!
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Rock on Alex!
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Old 11-04-2014, 11:44 AM
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Thanks for reminding me on how great I feel when I don't drink. Keep your momentum up!!
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Great post and thanks for that good news story. Keep on rocking it!
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Old 11-04-2014, 01:54 PM
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Congratulations AlexEmK

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