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Old 08-05-2018, 03:01 PM
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A celebration

Today, by God's grace, I celebrate 28 years clean and sober.

Why did I choose to share this here? I have two daughters active in addictions.

I may be the only example of recovery they may see. I try to live an honest life, with gratitude for my blessings. I know they are proud of me because they tell me so.

They both grew up around the rooms of NA/AA, and they know where the help is should they choose it.

The best thing I can do for my daughter, myself, and everyone else is lead an authentic life in recovery.

Today I am grateful for everyone who has been with me on my journey including many of you.

May God bless you with a full heart and an authentic life! Hugs, my friends!
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Old 08-06-2018, 04:55 AM
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You are a shining light of inspiration, Devon, and I pray that one day soon your daughters will see by your example, how great life can be.

28 years is awesome, thank you for sharing your recovery with all of us...with me. I have learned from you and I am grateful to walk beside you, for many years now. Love you, my friend.


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Congratulations DeVon - 28 years is an amazing journey
May your girls come to follow in your footsteps,

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Congratulations DeV, 28, wow! I have no doubt you've made an impact on your children, and pray that they see the way out you've shown them.
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DeVon, I am so happy for you and so grateful to be sharing your journey. I have faith that your two girls will follow your example.
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DeVon!!!!!! What an awesome accomplishment! What an awesome life milestone. I'm just so happy to celebrate this with you

Congratulations!!!
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That's pretty amazing, congratulations to you and my highest hopes for your daughters to choose your footsteps in their lives too.
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Congratulations Devon!
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Congratulations and thank you for sharing! I believe in what you are saying. We lead by example.

Huge hugs!
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Congratulations, Devon!!

What a shining example you've set.

I pray your daughters will seek sobriety.
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That's really wonderful - congratulations! Hoping that your daughters will also find their way based on your shining example.
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That is truly great, congratulations!
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Best wishes to you and your daughters.
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Old 08-09-2018, 12:56 PM
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Congratulations !!
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Wow! That is so fantastic! Congratulations Devon, so encouraged with your share!
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Freedom1990

Congratulations.

I am so grateful for your presence, honesty and wisdom. Your recovery and all you share is a blessing to all of us!

And your post is a welcome reminder to me personally, that the best I can do is show the way through my own work at recovery and hope that those I love still in active addiction find their own path to health.

All the best,
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Congratulations Devon!

Originally Posted by Freedom1990 View Post
I may be the only example of recovery they may see.
You've always been what I've needed to see. Thank you.
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Congratulations!!! I love hearing success stories. It gives me hope for my husband who currently has just about 5 months clean from an opiate addiction. Prayers for your daughters💕
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Congratulations Devon!!! Thanks so much for sharing you journey with us! May you & your HP continue on this wonderful path of healing & grow!! ��
Big pink hugs
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