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Old 11-19-2010, 07:50 AM
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101 Days Sober

Meant to post this yesterday as a sort of '100 days in office' type affair but I forgot all about it.

101 days ago I was a wreck, stumbling from one bender to the next, filled with shame, bitterness and self-loathing, blaming everyone but myself, unemployed and practically unemployable and running away from every little problem I had. I was useless and selfish.

Today, I'm up early every morning, hitting the gym before work, looking people in the eye, saying hello to neighbours I dared not speak to in the past in case they'd seen my latest antics, I'm upbeat, confident, able to deal with everything thrown at me in a rational manner, I'm helpful and unselfish, I've regained the trust of my loved ones, I'm making new friends and am being a useful member of society.

It's such a short space of time but it's like two different people. I couldn't have come this far without everybody on here.

Cheers guys.

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Old 11-19-2010, 08:05 AM
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Congrats and big hugs on your sober time!!

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Old 11-19-2010, 08:10 AM
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Good for you! Seems you have a happier life!
Keep it up, I just started..
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Old 11-19-2010, 08:15 AM
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Massive congrats to you!

I remember when you first started here. You have done so so well.

Hope you are chuffed with your self!

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Old 11-19-2010, 08:24 AM
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Big congratulations! You're right -- it's nice to feel comfortable looking the neighbors in the eye!
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Old 11-19-2010, 08:27 AM
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Congrats Awesome job.
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Old 11-19-2010, 08:51 AM
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Nice one man!!! That's awesome mate and testament to sobriety and recovery!!

Thanks for sharing, peace
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Old 11-19-2010, 12:07 PM
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fantastic!
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Old 11-19-2010, 01:47 PM
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What's a day between friends, Frank?
Congratulations, mate

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Old 11-19-2010, 04:32 PM
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congratulations - 101 days!
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Old 11-19-2010, 04:41 PM
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Congratulations, Frank! I feel the same way about my sobriety: like a different person (actually, like the "real me"). It's exciting to hear about your progress!
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Old 11-19-2010, 04:47 PM
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Way to go Frank!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 11-19-2010, 08:51 PM
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Frank congrats!
Your post is inspiring to me. you are hwere I hope to be in a few months. Thanks for reminding us that it is attainable.
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Old 11-19-2010, 09:21 PM
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Way to go!

Slide on over to the six month and under thread...we'll teach you the secret knock to get in after you memorize the secret handshake.

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Old 02-27-2011, 12:14 PM
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201 days sober.
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Old 02-27-2011, 12:23 PM
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Nice work!
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Old 02-27-2011, 12:28 PM
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ani Thanks for giving us newbies hope!
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Old 02-27-2011, 12:54 PM
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Way to go FRANK!!!!!!!
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Old 02-27-2011, 01:13 PM
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Great post, very inspiring ,congratulations.
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Old 02-27-2011, 01:14 PM
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Good for you Franbarone! 100 (and 1) days is awesome! Keep up the good work my man!
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