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845 days sober

Today is 845 days sober for me. I have the life that I hoped for, which eluded me for years...
In fact, it took me 2,500 days of trying and failing before I got here. If you are struggling please don’t give up. You can do this too.

Today I fall asleep easily (when I used to suffer from insomnia)
Today I am happy (when I used to be chronically sad)
Today I actually like myself (after years of self loathing)
Today I have friends who care about me (when I used to feel lonely)
Today I have a great relationship with my family (when I used to be MIA)
Today I share my life with an amazing partner (after 10 years without a date)
Today I am a graduate from my dream school (after dropping out 3 times)
Today I am enjoying 9 months of traveling (because my only activity used to be drinking)
Today I woke up early to indulge in the delight of watching hundreds of hot air balloons launch (when I used to drag myself through the day in pain)
Today I am becoming the person that I know I can be (instead of just hoping).

SR - Thanks for being here with me on my journey. You’ve all helped me get here.
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845 is 776 longer than I've ever made it. That's amazing! Congratulations and thanks for being an inspiration.
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Lovely and inspirational post, SereneEdition. Congratulations on 845 days.

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Old 05-14-2015, 07:56 AM
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Good post Serene, and it's really nice to hear just how happy you are with your new life. Always nice to see someone winning the war.
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You inspire me to persevere! Great job!
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Awesome post and accomplishment SE!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.

Way to go!
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Old 05-14-2015, 12:49 PM
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well HAWT DAMN!!!!

Thanks for the share, the inspiration and the affirmation.

another milestone to look forward to!
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Lovely!
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What a truly inspirational post...I am hoping I will be able to say that too Serene one day thank you for posting
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Needed this. Thank you!!
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Fantastic post! Thank you for sharing this. And congrats!
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Congratulations SE

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Old 05-14-2015, 02:44 PM
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Fantastic Serene!!
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Old 05-14-2015, 03:28 PM
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Thanks for the gratitude list, Serene.

Life today certainly is much better than it was in the old drinking days.
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Fantastic and inspirational ! Thanks, SE !
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Awesome! Well done
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Cool post. Thanks for sharing
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Great post!!
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Old 05-14-2015, 06:27 PM
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Amazing post. It's motivating, inspirational, and sincere.
I really appreciate your insights, and the fact that you took the time to write that. Thank you.
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