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Old 11-17-2014, 07:07 AM
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Three months

Today marks three months of continuous abstience from alcohol for me. I last got drunk over August holiday weekend.

These are some of the things I did to get to this point (but not all of them).

1. Went to AA meetings almost every day and took a committment as a greeter at one meeting.
2. Got a sponsor and started working the steps.
3. Gave up smoking - see my posts in the Nicotine thread about that.
4. Asked my wife and family to help and support me and stopped lying to them about my booze intake (which they knew anyway).
5. Went to church every Sunday and Bible study every Wednesday.
6. Took up exercise. I go swimming or ride a bike a couple of times per week.
7. Keep a journal in the morning and read some AA literature or an inspiring book.
8. Make a gratitude list in the evening, with my wife. This has also helped us solve problems in our marriage.
9. Ate healthy food three times a day and tried not to become fat.
10. Used sober recovery forum almost every day.

Looking at the list, it seems a bit intimidating perhaps if you haven't started to do this stuff. But most of it was what suggested to me by AA - the church stuff was my own choice but it helped me to grow spiritually, as you might expect.

Thanks for your support. It's good to be on this journey with you all.
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Old 11-17-2014, 07:10 AM
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Got to love it when a plan comes together. Congratulations on 3 months.
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Acceptance and a plan of Action, these are the keys!

Well done my friend! Very inspirational to others!

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Congratulations, endlesspatience, on three sober months; what a great accomplishment.

Looks like you have been working a rock solid plan!!
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I love the balance you have in your plan.
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Old 11-17-2014, 07:24 AM
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Well done on 3 Months Endless Patience thats fantastic
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Old 11-17-2014, 07:30 AM
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Congratulations on 3 months.

Amazing!
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Old 11-17-2014, 07:36 AM
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Excellent! Congrats on 3 months!! You are an inspiration....
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Congratulations!
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Old 11-17-2014, 07:59 AM
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Congratulations on 3 months.

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Old 11-17-2014, 09:46 AM
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Sounds like you made a great plan and stuck to it. Proof that everyone here is right about the importance of a plan.

I am happy for you! Congrats. I am just shy of two months, and revel in it every day.

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Old 11-17-2014, 10:03 AM
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Congrats on three months sober!
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Old 11-17-2014, 10:10 AM
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Excellent plan and excellent job adhering to it.

I have a very good feeling about your continued sobriety. . .
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Old 11-17-2014, 10:11 AM
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congratulations on 3 months. well done!
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Old 11-17-2014, 11:18 AM
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Your intentional living is real model for me. I am only on day 29 and hope to become as disciplined as you are. Thank you for sharing!
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Old 11-17-2014, 02:34 PM
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Congratulatons, Endlesspatience, that is awesome

Very inspiring, and your plan obviously works well.
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Old 11-17-2014, 03:05 PM
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Nice plan!! Great job on 3 Months!!
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really glad to read this EP - congrats

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Old 11-17-2014, 09:47 PM
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Well done. Great plan and an inspiration. Congratulations on three months!
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Old 11-17-2014, 10:05 PM
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Total rock solid plan! A huge congratulations on three months!!!
Now I will pop over to the nicotine section to read your posts-- haven't smoked today, and I aim to keep it that way!
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