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Old 09-29-2015, 04:59 PM
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An update....

I'm not sure if many of you will remember me. I spent a lot of time on this forum and especially in chat last year. Thought I would come by to see how people are doing, and to give a little update on what I've been up to in my absence. Not through ego or anything, just for anyone who is struggling like I was last year, believing myself hopeless and recovery impossible.
I am approaching a year sober, one day at a time! I have to pinch myself sometime with how much life has transformed in a relatively short period of time. Have done a lot of work on myself and a lot more to do (lifelong job!) But I am happily living sober. For me I picked up all the tools available in AA, after several years of going in and out the rooms (being choosy about what I would and would not do, full of fear and pride) and it took being totally broken last year to finally be willing to go to any lengths to stay sober. Getting honest with myself and others.
I still have a lot to learn and I try to do my best of a day. I just wanted to express my gratitude to those on here who talked me through when I was struggling and the unconditional love and support you gave. Late in the night when I felt entirely alone this site got mr through. I threw myself into the fellowship of AA but on here is yet another fellowship. I felt I should share this, if anyone is thinking they can't do this .... don't give up before the miracle happens.
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Old 09-29-2015, 05:02 PM
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Congrats on the first of many sober years!
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Of course you're remembered Try

I'm glad to hear things are going well!

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Old 09-29-2015, 05:18 PM
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It's good to see you and I'm glad you're doing so well.
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Old 09-29-2015, 05:35 PM
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Congratulations on one year! Thanks for sharing your story. It is truly inspiring for all of us.
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Old 10-01-2015, 02:31 AM
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Great to hear from you Try!!
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Old 10-01-2015, 04:28 AM
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I remember you Try Congrats on your upcoming year

I still pinch myself too sometimes, really happy for you
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Old 10-01-2015, 05:23 AM
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Awesome news, Try. Congratulations on your upcoming year.
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Old 10-01-2015, 06:12 AM
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I remember your struggle. Inaction was the hurdle you had to get over, and you did. Congrats.
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Old 10-01-2015, 06:16 AM
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Grats and welcome back.
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Old 10-01-2015, 10:05 AM
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Wow one year!! Awesome try.. if u dont mind telling a little of what happened and your experience i would love to hear. I am pretty new to recovery myself and love hearing all the success stories i can
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Old 10-01-2015, 10:14 AM
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Hi Try! Good for you and thanks for the update. Congrats on your near year.
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Old 10-01-2015, 10:16 AM
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Definitely remember you Try. I'm so glad to read your good news.
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Old 10-01-2015, 10:17 AM
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Thank you for this post, Try.

I remember you!!!! It is great to hear that you are doing well.
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Old 10-01-2015, 10:47 AM
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Congrats and thank you for this post! This is the motivation i need
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Old 10-01-2015, 03:49 PM
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Fantastic news, Try18! I'm happy for you and extend thanks for sharing your accomplishment here.

You rock!
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