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Old 01-26-2016, 02:26 AM
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Falling in love with being sober.

Just thought I'd share this. yesterday was day 32 sober for me. It was wonderful. The first day since I have stopped drinking that I felt ok inside. Everything, for no real reason, was a joy. I was noticing the beautiful details in my life again. I spent the day mostly looking after my baby boy Max, who I am everyday falling more and more deeply in love with. I know not every day will be like this and I will have tough days, but my word being sober is so much better. I will never drink again ! If anyone reading this is struggling in very early recovery, it's happening for me and it will happen for you too. Steve.
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Old 01-26-2016, 02:32 AM
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That's amazing encouraging. How lovely to think that your son Max could enjoy a supportive and loving relationship with a father who is free from the obsession to drink and the negative consequences that alcohol brings.
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Yeah ! I can't be that person. Thank you.
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Old 01-26-2016, 02:37 AM
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Lovely post Steve.
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So happy for you! What a beautiful post! Isn't sobriety wonderful
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Old 01-26-2016, 03:18 AM
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It is Shantilove !
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This is great and encouragement for all, have a super day.

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Thanks for the encouraging words to kickstart another sober day! Congratulations
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Old 01-26-2016, 03:43 AM
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Your also giving Max the best gift you ever could. That being your sobriety. Congratulations on 32 days!
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Beautiful post- what a great Daddy you are
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Old 01-28-2016, 04:43 PM
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That's so wonderful, Steve! I'm glad you're enjoying your sober life! Btw, I have a son named Max, too....he's 9.
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Just Awesome, Steve!
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Old 01-28-2016, 05:19 PM
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What a great post Steve!

Good for you for being the best Dad and person you can be!
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Old 01-28-2016, 05:22 PM
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You deserved this day, Steve! :-)
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Old 01-28-2016, 05:37 PM
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Congratulations on 32 days! I'm so happy for you, such a nice post ☺
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Old 01-28-2016, 05:42 PM
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Congrats on your first month sober! It keeps on getting better. Thank you for your message of hope.
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So true! Waking up feeling good never gets old! Congrats!!
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Old 01-28-2016, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by stevepearce View Post
Just thought I'd share this. yesterday was day 32 sober for me. It was wonderful. The first day since I have stopped drinking that I felt ok inside. Everything, for no real reason, was a joy. I was noticing the beautiful details in my life again. I spent the day mostly looking after my baby boy Max, who I am everyday falling more and more deeply in love with. I know not every day will be like this and I will have tough days, but my word being sober is so much better. I will never drink again ! If anyone reading this is struggling in very early recovery, it's happening for me and it will happen for you too. Steve.
I want that!
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Old 01-28-2016, 10:44 PM
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Thanks for the wonderful post

I'm new to sobriety and still struggling to come to terms with it, but posts like this give me so much inspiration and make me realise why I need to keep going.

Your son is lucky to have you as his dad.
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