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12-17-2017, 07:45 AM

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Unwound

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1 Year and 1 Day

Meant to post yesterday on making it to the year but I was too busy with other things and clean forgot about it; I think that's probably a good thing. It's been a heck of a year; got made redundant from a job of 20 years 1/2 way through, and been going through a lot of stuff that's been difficult to deal with and I am still struggling to get back into work. Somehow I've managed to keep it together and stay off the booze. I can only imagine how bad things would have been if I had been still drinking; I think everything would have got very bad very fast.

I really do appreciate my sobriety now and want to hold onto it; thanks for all those people who helped me out last year, it made a huge difference.

It might seem a bit weird to some people quitting just before Christmas but certainly for me there was no better time, I'm glad I did. If you are thinking about stopping right now, just do it, it's totally worth it.

I hope I am still sane and sober this time next year.

Good luck everyone and Happy (booze free) Christmas to you all.

12-17-2017, 07:48 AM

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jazzfish

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Originally Posted by Unwound

It might seem a bit weird to some people quitting just before Christmas but certainly for me there was no better time, I'm glad I did.

Congratulations on 1 year! Personally, I think quitting right before the holidays is a great time so you can cruise through them sober while motivation is high.

12-17-2017, 07:53 AM

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DarklingSong

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Congratulations. One year is brilliant.

12-17-2017, 11:32 AM

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Sunflower17

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An amazing achievement!!!

I quit today... Today is my day 1!!! Yep, right before Christmas, just like you!

These forums really are a godsend! I am so grateful i found them 😊

12-17-2017, 11:36 AM

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tnek97

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Congrats on one year!

12-17-2017, 01:10 PM

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Anna

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Great post, Unwound and I'm so glad to see you doing well. Getting through a year, losing your long-term job, and coming through it all, is fantastic!

12-17-2017, 02:13 PM

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Happyfeet

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Congratulations on one year!

12-17-2017, 02:23 PM

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Midwest1981

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congratulations!!

12-17-2017, 02:41 PM

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Dee74

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thats a great achievement Unwound - congratulations

12-17-2017, 02:44 PM

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bandicoot2

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Congratulations on your One Year Unwound!! There is something so very special about making it through all of the Firsts. Wishing you all the best as you navigate Year 2.

12-17-2017, 02:51 PM

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bizzybee

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Originally Posted by DarklingSong

Congratulations. One year is brilliant.

nice job on 1 year! I'm at 21 days and still foggy! One day at a time has been working! Love getting up now without the hangover and everything that comes with It!
Peace everyone!