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Old 01-15-2018, 05:57 PM
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Another, I'm still here too for my annual check-in - today's my 8th anniversary. Quitting drinking is still the best decision I ever made, and I am so incredibly thankful for not only deciding to quit, but also for the journey from there to here and most importantly for the person I am today.
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Great to hear from you Omega - and congrats

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Old 02-11-2018, 09:09 AM
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Another, I'm still here too for my annual check-in - today's my 8th anniversary. Quitting drinking is still the best decision I ever made, and I am so incredibly thankful for not only deciding to quit, but also for the journey from there to here and most importantly for the person I am today.
So great to hear that Omega10, Thanks for the update and happy Anniversary : )
It's refreshing to come in and see folks who have been supportive and care about learning and helping other ones in the struggle.

The first 5 yrs of sobriety for me was working on myself and spiritual side. Though alone I began to enjoy it more than ever before : )

Since that learning period I've fallen in love and am currently in a 3yr long relationship, got a new job, and lost my father and grandmother during these eight years of sobriety.

Quite a lot of life has been happening. That can be a big part of it's beauty. I try getting out to new backpack adventures and musical events which has always been a passion.
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Old 01-02-2019, 03:33 PM
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Happy anniversary 2010 class mates

Cannot believe it has been 9 years now since quitting the drink.

I hope many others are still going strong
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Old 01-02-2019, 03:37 PM
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Old 01-14-2019, 04:57 PM
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Tomorrow is my 9 year anniversary, but I have plans so I thought I would do my annual check-in this evening. I'm safely tucked away in my substance free house with my pyjamas on so I have no doubts that I will make my official 9th anniversary tomorrow.

I have to admit that I struggled more this past year than I had in previous years - not so much with alcohol, but with the legalization of weed. For the longest time, that was all that everyone was talking about, and I had to listen to some friends talking about the virtues of marijuana products in all their forms. Weed was never my drug of choice, I was too lazy to get it, but the fact that everyone was talking happily about it gave me a lot of triggers that I had to learn how to fight.

This blog post I made during my early days of recovery is basically what got me through:
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...alking-me.html

I already knew that my problem was addiction to the escape, and not to the drug itself, so I knew full well the danger of trying anything. I knew that if I started down that path, it would take me to places I shouldn't and couldn't be. I was worried that next time I wouldn't make it back, and that I would lose everything I had worked so hard to earn over the past 9 years - and then some.

There will always be a trigger, and there will always be that monster lurking within me to try to rationalise substance use. But for me, use becomes abuse. Instead, I focus on learning to deal with the triggers - new ones can come along no matter how solid you are in sobriety. But winning the fight against each one gives me that much more strength and ammunition to keep going.

I'm glad I am still here, still sober, and I look forward to checking in on my 10th anniversary next year.

Happy anniversary to me!
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Congrats Omega

I'm so glad you didn't wander down Weed Road - you're absolutely right about the addiction to escape - and you're missing nothing believe me

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Old 01-14-2019, 05:21 PM
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Yes. I imagined that I would experience some triggers when it went fully legal, but it was almost frightening just how strong the cravings were. I forgot how loud that addiction beast can roar when it is fighting to get its way.
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Old 01-09-2020, 07:40 PM
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Hi January class of 2010
Tomorrow marks a decade since my last drop. I'm proud of all who have been able to stave off from toxic liquids. They are truly destructive

Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying winter
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Old 01-12-2020, 03:51 AM
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Old 01-18-2020, 05:06 PM
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This past Wednesday was my 10th anniversary. It wasn't easy getting here, but it certainly has been worth it! I am very proud of myself for making it this far, especially when I think back to my early days, how much I doubted I could do this, and being scared of what my life would be like without drinks or my old circle of friends. It's been a heck of a ride and I still have no intention of going back to that place.
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Old 01-18-2020, 07:16 PM
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Congrats on 10, Omega 10

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Old 01-10-2021, 03:21 PM
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Hello everybody,

Hope all are staying safe and doing well all things considered. Wanted to say hello to the Jan 2010 class and wish you well.
Today marks down 11 yrs and what can I say other than its the greatest way to be.


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Old 01-10-2021, 03:31 PM
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Old 01-04-2022, 05:44 AM
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Happy Anniversary to the January 2010 Class Graduates!
I'm doing fine and hoping that you all are just as well, Its been a pretty wild last couple of years but my conviction remains strong in sobriety. May everyone be able to achieve something that they think impossible in this wondrous and wild journey of life.

Love and well wishes
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Old 01-03-2023, 03:38 AM
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After 13 years now, I think how incredible it all is.
Congratulations sober friends! Hope everyone is doing okay and making the days count .
Cannot say thank you enough to all of those who were so helpful and kind early on .

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Old 01-10-2024, 06:21 PM
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Happy Anniversary Class!



Hope everyone is happy and healthy this year.
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Old 01-10-2024, 07:43 PM
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