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11-12-2021, 08:06 AM

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ZIP

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Abstinence

So, today I've hit Year 3 of full sobriety. After many years--and many failures--of trying to moderate, schedule my drinking, quit, etc, it finally clicked. I had to make a life changing decision.
In retrospect, I learned that the elusive pieces to a drunkard's puzzle are Abstinence, Commitment, and Effort. These are my pillars---along with tools, like AA and an alcoholism program, which really helped me.
So today, I'm all in on remaining sober. The benefits are huge.

11-12-2021, 08:11 AM

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fishkiller

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Great Work!
Congratulations in 3 Years!

11-12-2021, 08:20 AM

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Robbie64

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Congratulations on 3 years of sobriety, Ace indeed!

11-12-2021, 08:50 AM

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Evoo

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Congratulations! That’s a major accomplishment.

11-12-2021, 08:56 AM

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UNITE4STRENGTH

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Huge congratulations!! 💥

11-12-2021, 08:59 AM

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Good job, thanks for posting!

11-12-2021, 09:25 AM

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Kaily

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Congratulations, Zip.

11-12-2021, 09:47 AM

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Congrats on three years sober!

And thank you for the message of hope and support.

11-12-2021, 12:34 PM

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DriGuy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ZIP

In retrospect, I learned that the elusive pieces to a drunkard's puzzle are Abstinence, Commitment, and Effort.

That pretty much sums up the core of recovery. No matter what program you use, without those three, you're just throwing darts.

11-12-2021, 12:47 PM

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Dee74

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Well done Zip - congratulations!

11-12-2021, 01:21 PM

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Free2bme888

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Wonderful on three years, zip!

11-12-2021, 02:00 PM

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KAD65

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Congratulations! Sounds like you have a solid plan!

11-12-2021, 06:59 PM

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BarbieKen

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🎂🎂🎂 Happy 3rd Birthday ….

11-12-2021, 09:43 PM

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ZIP

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Thanks very much, friends.

11-12-2021, 10:11 PM

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Forwards

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Congratulations on your success! Abstinence, Commitment, and Effort sums it up nicely.

Best wishes, Forwards.

11-13-2021, 12:44 AM

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b0glerd69

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Well done!

11-13-2021, 06:31 AM

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Zebra1275

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Congratulations on 3 years!

11-13-2021, 06:39 AM

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brighterday1234

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Congratulations on 3 years sober! 🙏

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