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06-13-2020, 12:25 AM

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Mary88

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6 months sober

Delighted to be 6 months sober today. I'm feeling happier and healthier. I went through a few very difficult months in the beginning but it was worth it to be sober today.

Thanks to all who gave me support. I was very lucky to find this forum.

06-13-2020, 12:34 AM

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Reid82

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Well done on 6 months sober.

06-13-2020, 12:37 AM

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brighterday1234

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Congratulations on 6 months sober!

06-13-2020, 12:56 AM

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kk1k5x

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Congrats

06-13-2020, 12:59 AM

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Robbie64

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Congrats on 6 months sober

06-13-2020, 01:25 AM

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freedomfries

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Originally Posted by Mary88

Congrats. If you don't mind me asking, what would be the best advice you could give to someone in early recovery?

06-13-2020, 01:33 AM

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b0glerd69

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Nice one Mary, well done!

06-13-2020, 02:04 AM

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Bilbao

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Congratulations!

06-13-2020, 02:21 AM

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Dee74

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Congratulations Mary

06-13-2020, 02:53 AM

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Mary88

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Originally Posted by freedomfries

Congrats. If you don't mind me asking, what would be the best advice you could give to someone in early recovery?

I had to avoid the people and situations that tempted me to drink. This was hard to do but I don't think I could have stayed sober if I had continued with the same daily routine. I filled my free time with other activities - exercise, meditation, volunteering.

Posting here often helped in the early days and reading posts. Having support is important.

06-13-2020, 09:40 AM

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cantsleep123

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Great job Mary!!!!

06-13-2020, 10:06 AM

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Congrats on six months sober!

06-14-2020, 11:24 PM

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C0ntr0ls

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Great Job On 6 Months!

06-15-2020, 04:54 AM

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Mary88

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Thank you.

It was great to be sober in time for Covid 19. I have been able to help people - shopping, collecting prescriptions etc. If I wasn't sober I wouldn't have been much use to anyone!

06-15-2020, 03:47 PM

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snitch

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Amazing well done!

Helping others is definitely one if the best things an alcoholic in recovery can do.

Keeo going!! ❤🙏

06-17-2020, 07:40 AM

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brighterday1234

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Congratulations on 6 months sober!

06-17-2020, 08:21 AM

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BackandScared

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6 months sober has been the biggest milestone so far for me!
Everything became MUCH easier after that. I could feel my body responding, my mind clearing up, the 'me' underneath of the layers of alcohol and anxiety coming back to life.
Congratulations!!

06-17-2020, 12:54 PM

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Atlast9999

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Congrats!!

06-18-2020, 11:28 AM

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Mary88

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Thanks for the encouragement. I feel like my body is still healing. But yes it seems to be getting easier now. Without alcohol I actually seem to be a very peaceful person.

06-18-2020, 12:58 PM

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Surrendered19

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That is great Mary!!! I'm right at 7 months and my life has never been this good. Now I can think, life is quiet and peaceful. Not perfect, but nobody's life is. I'm happy for you. Let's march towards a year now grateful for each calm and healthy day.