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Old 08-18-2015, 07:16 PM
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444 Days Sober

Hello All,

It's time for bed for me but I wanted to stop by for a minute and encourage everyone out there struggling tonight. It can be done. I checked my sobriety app tonight and it's 444 days. I've been sober since June 1, 2014 and it was not an easy accomplishment. But it's one I'm most proud of; it changed my life for the better.

There's no secret to it; for me it was higher power and just taking it one minute, hour, day at a time. I didn't drink at 3pm; then 5pm; then 7pm and so on. Eventually I didn't drink all night; then again the next night. I prayed a lot. I spend time here and checked in daily. Shared how I felt (yea I know it feels weird at first guys but it really does help). Days turn into weeks; weeks to months. And it honestly does get easier. It's not instant or easy; it took me many many times to finally get it right. BUT it is worth it and you are worth the effort.

To anyone on the fence tonight just don't drink and live to see tomorrow and not drink then also.
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Old 08-18-2015, 07:29 PM
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Congratulations Kiya - well done

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Old 08-18-2015, 07:34 PM
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Old 08-18-2015, 07:36 PM
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Right on. You inspired me to check the calculator. 600 days. What a ride!
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Old 08-18-2015, 08:35 PM
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Way to go, Kiya! Thanks for sharing your milestone.
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Old 08-18-2015, 10:56 PM
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Wow. That's a huge accomplishment. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Old 08-19-2015, 12:22 AM
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444 is awesome Kiya
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Old 08-19-2015, 02:05 AM
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Congratulations on 444 days, Kiya! That's pretty epic!

I too have found things keep getting better. It's a new lease on life.
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Thanks for that post, Kiya!
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Old 08-19-2015, 05:51 AM
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Fabulous! I am so happy when I read these success stories.

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Old 08-19-2015, 05:52 AM
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Well done.
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Old 08-19-2015, 09:17 AM
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Congrats on 444 days sober!
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Old 08-19-2015, 09:19 AM
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Congratulations, kiya; 444 days is wonderful. I'll look forward to your 4,444 day post!!!!
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Old 08-19-2015, 09:23 AM
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congratulations!!! hope I can be there one day!!
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Old 08-19-2015, 09:30 AM
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So inspiring!

Really gives me hope to hear about others making it. Hearing about making it hour by hour sometimes brings it home to me.

Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for sharing this great success with us! Keep it up
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Old 08-19-2015, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Kiya View Post
Hello All,

I've been sober since June 1, 2014 and it was not an easy accomplishment. But it's one I'm most proud of; it changed my life for the better.

There's no secret to it; for me it was higher power and just taking it one minute, hour, day at a time. I didn't drink at 3pm; then 5pm; then 7pm and so on. Eventually I didn't drink all night; then again the next night. I prayed a lot.
To anyone on the fence tonight just don't drink and live to see tomorrow and not drink then also.
Great post for others - thanks for carrying the message!
Well done
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