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01-13-2012, 11:42 PM

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StPeteGrad

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11 Months Today!

Well this guy has not had to live like a drunk for 11 months now.

For the newbies here, hang on because it's quite a ride. I could never have done this by myself. AA and SR are both extremely important to me.

My second day sober I had the shakes so bad I couldn't even hold a cup of coffee without spilling it all out.

At 45 days sober my car drove itself to the liquor store without my help!

At 10 months sober there was the boat of my dreams in my driveway and a 9 year old boy helping his dad work on it.

Tonight, I'm going to bed feeling good and happy that I didn't have to be a drunk for past 24 hours.

I have a good feeling about tomorrow too. I'll just do what worked today and also- not take a drink.

Thank you all for helping me with my sobriety.

01-13-2012, 11:50 PM

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Fubarcdn

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Congratulations.

01-14-2012, 02:20 AM

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Ghostlight

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Great job, and congratulations!

Isn't sober life grand?

I'm very happy for you, and thanks for your post.

01-14-2012, 02:23 AM

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Dee74

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Congratulations SPG

01-14-2012, 03:30 AM

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Sapling

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That's awesome....You got a Birthday coming up....I'm happy for you!

01-14-2012, 04:35 AM

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LoftyIdeals

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Congrats St Pete! And thanks for your hopeful post!

01-14-2012, 05:32 AM

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recoverywfaith

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Slid into home plate with 11 mos. sober

...CONGRATS!! Enjoy your sober day.

01-14-2012, 05:32 AM

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Tendencies

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Congrats. I'm really happy for you.

01-14-2012, 05:45 AM

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MsJax

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Hi StPete. So wonderful and inspiring

Congratulations! Have a beautiful day

01-14-2012, 05:53 AM

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IndaMiricale

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Just awesome,

I am so happy for you , keep on the train your riding

I dont like to speak of tomorrows but , your almost to that great milestone.

Thank you for paving the way.

Good love , Inda

01-14-2012, 05:55 AM

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Zebra1275

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Congratulations on your sober time!

AA + SR have been the combination that's worked for me also.

01-14-2012, 05:55 AM

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WantToHeal

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WOW! You rock SPG!!! Congratulations!

01-14-2012, 05:58 AM

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Opivotal

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Congratulations SPG! 11 months is terrific!

Best Wishes To You!

01-14-2012, 05:59 AM

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Bikeguy

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Congratulations SPG!

01-14-2012, 06:03 AM

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look4billw

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Location: Cent MD

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Congratulations on eleven months.

There is one thing you may have they have neglected.

You had better get that CAR into a recovery program.
This car will not be getting a 30 day Chip.

01-14-2012, 08:54 AM

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sugarbear1

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Congrats on 11 months!

01-14-2012, 02:06 PM

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Mammyof3boys

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Good going!

01-14-2012, 02:41 PM

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CaiHong

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Congrats StPeteGrad,

Thankyou for an inspiring post.

CaiHong

Lookforbillw,
I had this kind of image in my mind when I read stpetegrad post LOL

01-14-2012, 02:48 PM

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jocata

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Awesome job Pete!!

God bless.

01-14-2012, 03:06 PM

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aasharon90

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Location: Baton Rouge, La.

Posts: 15,238

If you continue on your recovery journey
like I have, then you will definitely recieve
the reward of promises that are still coming
true for me some 21 yrs later.

What a JOY. What a GIFT.