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Old 06-30-2016, 09:23 PM
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18 months sober!

Wow, it's been 18 months! I remember posting here when I started. Very depressed then. Life is so much better now. 1/2 from being free of the alcohol chemical part and 1/2 from working all 12 steps and changing my way of looking at and acting in life.

The promises are real, and I urge you to try AA. You think the people there are trying to con you or something, when in fact they're just giving back what helped them. I enjoy meetings and the big book is written by those who have been there.

Since quitting I've saved my marriage, gotten a promotion, lost 10 lbs and my blood pressure is 110/70 (not 180/90). And the biggest thing is waking up early Monday morning and feeling happy!

It works if you work it!
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Old 06-30-2016, 09:33 PM
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Congrats Gardennerd! 18 months is fantastic! I loved reading your post. Your happiness and joy are contagious! Thanks for posting.
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Old 06-30-2016, 09:35 PM
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Very glad to read this update gardennerd - congrats

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Old 06-30-2016, 11:50 PM
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Awesome milestone alert ! Big Congrats on 18 months
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That's great to hear! Well done!
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Old 07-01-2016, 12:11 AM
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FANTASTIC ! Stay happy, you know the recipe.
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Old 07-01-2016, 12:37 AM
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wtg Gardennerd!
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Old 07-01-2016, 12:54 AM
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Congrats on 18 months sobriety Gardennerd! Thank you so much for posting, it's very motivating.
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Old 07-01-2016, 05:24 AM
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Congrats on 18 months! Thank you for the inspiration
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Old 07-01-2016, 05:52 AM
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Fantastic job, Gardennerd! Congratulations!

Always so great to see these milestones. Sobriety is doable!
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Old 07-01-2016, 06:51 AM
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Congratulations!! So happy for you.

Can't wait to be there and do it thanks to AA.
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Old 07-01-2016, 06:54 AM
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Congratulations!
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Old 07-01-2016, 07:07 AM
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18 months is amazing, Gardennerd. Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing your milestone with us.
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Old 07-01-2016, 08:55 PM
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Hey Overs!
For my USA buddies, and our Canadienne coming South to party with us have a fun weekend. Everyone's invited!

Down here it was 98 degrees F here today. Hot and humid.

Have a great weekend overs!
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Old 07-01-2016, 09:22 PM
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Congratulations on 18 months!!!
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