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Old 03-01-2020, 12:54 PM
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After having a few dark days the light is shining again. It scares me because alcohol made me so ill, I ended up in hospital and stayed there for nearly three weeks, on withdrawal meds, i was hallucinating and could not walk properly. NO ONE knew the extent of my drinking and that it had gotten to this level, apart from my daughter, which I have deep regret regarding putting her through what I did. BUT I am only now starting to feel proud of myself that when I have **** go on in my life, I have dark days but the light does shine if you stay strong. I was an addict beyond belief and even after becoming sober took a while for me to recognise this. This is why I can’t give in to my dark days. I will stay in control because once, I lost that to alcohol. I don’t how many days I’ve been sober but I haven’t had a drink since 24th February 2017.
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Old 03-01-2020, 01:20 PM
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That makes 8 days in Australia Cocojanie. Over a week!

I'm sorry you became so ill, it is truly terrible, I know. Doesn't have to be so anymore.

I'm finding now that when I get through the dark days I grow more strong. Proud.
And then comes the sun. ☀️

Keep it up Coco you will never regret it.
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Amazing, well done you. Your daughter must be so proud of you!
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Old 03-01-2020, 01:32 PM
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Great work! Keep it up.
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Old 03-01-2020, 01:37 PM
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A great story to hear, back from the brink, well done!
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Old 03-01-2020, 02:18 PM
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Try not to let things overwhelm you cocojanie- all any of us can do is stay sober today - then back up again tomorrow

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Old 03-01-2020, 02:59 PM
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I looked it up and you are at 1101 days! That's pretty awesome. Thank you for sharing your story.
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Old 03-01-2020, 05:12 PM
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Trust me! I didn't read the YEAR you had stopped drinking Coco.

I re-read your post and saw a different swing in it. But I'm only 77 days sober and prone to brain freeze. Please forgive me.

My heartfelt congratulations on your recovery. ☀️
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Old 03-01-2020, 09:43 PM
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That is awesome! I love seeing positive recovery stories like this! You just had your 3 years!
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My prayers and support to you, Coco.
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