This is why I'm sober today

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03-15-2015, 11:24 AM

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chickippo

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This is why I'm sober today

I know, Facebook.

but my almost-15-year-old daughter, who went to live with her dad 18 months ago due to my drinking, chose to spend today, Mothers Day with me.

she posted on her Facebook 'Happy Mothers Day to my amazing mum. thank you for always supporting me and making me laugh <3'.

for the first time in those 18 months she has really, properly hugged me today. as in, asking for a cuddle and just holding on.

i can't describe the joy of this. i thought i had let her down so badly i might never have any closeness with her again. she spends each Saturday with me, but last weekend and this she has wanted to see me Sunday as well.

my beautiful, kind, funny, clever, amazing girl. this is why i'm (almost 11 months) sober today...

why are you sober today, or thinking about getting there?

03-15-2015, 11:29 AM

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Thepatman

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Chopping Onions here.. Very touching post

03-15-2015, 11:44 AM

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strategery

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Very sweet and nice post Chickippo! Happy mother's day!

I am sober today since I am much happier and healthier without the alcohol.

03-15-2015, 11:47 AM

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SoberLeigh

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Beautifully uplifting post, chickippo.

Happy Mother's Day.

03-15-2015, 11:47 AM

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zoomi

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I am on the quest of getting sober :P

03-15-2015, 11:49 AM

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alphaomega

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You are an inspiration. Wow. I'm so thrilled for you !!! I know how hard you worked to get here.

03-15-2015, 12:30 PM

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Leshar

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I'm glad to see you are doing so well!

03-15-2015, 12:36 PM

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Anna

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I am so happy for you.

03-15-2015, 12:38 PM

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least

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A big part of my getting (and staying) sober was to be a better mom to my kids - human kids and fur kids. The human kids have all grown and gone but the fur kids are still here and I am blessed that I am caring for them sober.

03-15-2015, 01:25 PM

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OnMyWay7

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That's fantastic. Children have an amazing capacity to forgive

03-15-2015, 01:30 PM

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FeenixxRising

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Very nice Chickippo and well done on 11 months.

03-15-2015, 01:32 PM

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Foolsgold186

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What a lovely post! Congratulations on 11 months

03-15-2015, 01:47 PM

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Dave42001

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Very powerful, you give me hope.. Happy Mothers Day.. Wonder why MD is a different date in the UK vs USA? Thanks for sharing..

03-15-2015, 01:56 PM

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Justincredible

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She must be so proud of you. Happy Mothers Day and congrats on your sobriety!

03-15-2015, 02:48 PM

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hayley86

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Great post. Congratulations on your eleven months!

03-15-2015, 02:57 PM

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Mountainmanbob

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Just reading this little sobriety story here makes me want to stay sober today. Very touching. Most of us do attain some huge rewards, if we stay sober.
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