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Old 06-15-2015, 03:11 PM
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I had my last alcoholic fling on December 14, 2014. The following day I made the decision to remove alcohol from my life. A tough decision that still challanges me from time to time, I refuse to sucumb to my former existence. Six months have been a long time coming, but a short time on the road to change. I would like to say I have it "in the bag", but addiction is an enemy not easily beaten. It can always be standing in the shadows waiting for a crisis or a weak moment to act. Enjoy the days, weeks, months, or years of sobriety...
...but don't loose your guard.
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Old 06-15-2015, 03:13 PM
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Creekryder, FANTASTIC, rootin for ya.
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Old 06-15-2015, 03:14 PM
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Inspiring post Creekryder!! 6 Months is fantastic!!
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Old 06-15-2015, 03:15 PM
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Congrats on 6 months
and thanks for the advice.
Solid truth.
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Old 06-15-2015, 03:18 PM
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Congrats on 6 months Creekyrider!
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Old 06-15-2015, 03:26 PM
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Well done Creekryder!
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Old 06-15-2015, 03:28 PM
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Old 06-15-2015, 03:29 PM
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Nice post Creekryder. I hope you're finding peace and ultimately joy in your sobriety.

Wishing you all the best.
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Old 06-15-2015, 03:35 PM
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Happy for you and congrats.

Totally agree with the vigilance. Addiction is cunning.

But we got this, all of us. Stories like yours are very motivating. It CAN be done.

Rock on
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Old 06-15-2015, 03:35 PM
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Congratulations P - great stuff!

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Old 06-15-2015, 04:09 PM
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So very true P! I know it first hand. I let it sneak back into my life and almost take me down. I do have my guard up - but not in a bitter, tense way like I used to. I finally stopped feeling that I'm missing out on life by not being in a coma half the time.

Thank you for a heartfelt and hopeful post. So glad you are doing well and continuing to heal.
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Old 06-15-2015, 04:15 PM
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Congrats, Creekryder!
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Old 06-15-2015, 04:19 PM
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Old 06-15-2015, 04:24 PM
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Congrats Creek so proud of you!!
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Old 06-15-2015, 04:56 PM
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Great to hear. Six months is wonderful. Especially for you, I'm sure.

As I recall, you've struggled to get sober the whole time I've been a member of the forum. I thought of you as a particularly "hard case." So, anyone who thinks they can't get past the constant relapses, the struggle to get sober, should take note of your success, and take heart.

Again, congrats.
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Old 06-15-2015, 04:57 PM
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Congrats on 6 months, Creekryder! That's fantastic!
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Old 06-15-2015, 05:02 PM
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Congratulations creekrider , 6 months is brilliant. I agree, we must always be on our guard, but the guard does get better and easier and it becomes second nature, like driving a car, automatically looking out for all the hazards that can befall us., without consciously thinking about it, Nice one!
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Old 06-15-2015, 05:38 PM
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Congrats on six months sober!
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Old 06-15-2015, 08:08 PM
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Congratulations Creekryder!
6 months is awesome!


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Old 06-15-2015, 08:17 PM
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6 months is amazing! Congrats Creekryder!
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