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Old 08-12-2019, 11:02 AM
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Hi everyone!

I was at my home-group earlier today and remembered I had an account on this website when I was trying to get sober in 2012. I figured out my username and wanted to see if I had written anything, and here it is. My diary of desperation. It is a heartbreaking few posts and I want to give the old me a hug and tell her it will be okay.

I don't know if anyone will see this, but I want to thank everyone who helped me that day and I'm so sorry that I didn't stay in touch on this site. I am happy to report that I have been sober since that day and I'm coming up on 7 years next month. If it weren't for this website at that time, I don't know if I couldn't have done it. You all gave me the support I couldn't get from myself, family, or the few friends I had left. It has not been easy, but it is the best thing I've ever done for myself. I was fired from that job that I was worried about. FYI that job was terrible anyway! I have now been at a wonderful job for 6+ years after a very humbling few months of dog walking in the winter after rehab.

After detox, my father told me I could not go to rehab, that I had to go back to work -I went to rehab anyway. He came around eventually, and our bond strengthened over the years until he passed away this May. I got to be sober for that and didn't even think of taking a drink. I am in a healthy, happy relationship with a wonderful man, and I go to AA meetings 4-5 times a week. It has not been easy, the first couple of years were extremely hard for me (mostly because I didn't want to do the work), but it has been a beautiful journey. I never thought I could stop drinking, but it happened one day at a time. I am not terminally unique and thank God for that!

Thank you again to everyone who helped me here. I am so so grateful for all of you. I hope you are well and sober. God bless!!!!!
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Old 08-12-2019, 11:06 AM
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That is a great update. Congratulations!
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Old 08-12-2019, 11:23 AM
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Congrats on your sobriety!
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Old 08-12-2019, 11:26 AM
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What a wonderful update. Thank you!
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Old 08-12-2019, 11:34 AM
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Thank you for the wonderful update!
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Old 08-12-2019, 11:47 AM
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So pleased that you turned your life around.

Thanks for posting the update.
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Old 08-12-2019, 11:58 AM
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Old 08-12-2019, 04:48 PM
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Great to hear your story congrats on your sober time and new life very inspiring!
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Old 08-12-2019, 04:49 PM
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Thank you so much for sharing! It really is inspiring and uplifting to read these success stories!
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Old 08-12-2019, 05:23 PM
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Great story and congratulations. I love reading success stories like this.
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Old 08-12-2019, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bender2 View Post
I am happy to report that I have been sober since that day and I'm coming up on 7 years next month.
That is wonderful to hear. Thanks for letting us know!
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Old 08-12-2019, 05:30 PM
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4 huge recovery success stories I've heard now in the past 24 hours.

Congratulations, Meg!!! Whoop, whoop!

One day at a time. Hope is around every corner.
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Old 08-12-2019, 06:02 PM
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flippin' fantastic update. Very inspirational.

"not terminally unique" . Very important point in my opinion.
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Old 08-12-2019, 06:24 PM
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So encouraging to read this. It truly made me smile. Congratulations !!
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Old 08-12-2019, 06:24 PM
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Thanks for the update,I noticed I replied to you in 2012!,I was Heath 480 then,don’t know what happened,but I have a different account now.

Wonderful that you are in the fellowship,same here.

Wishing you well.
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Old 08-12-2019, 07:12 PM
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So uplifting, thank you for coming back!
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Old 08-12-2019, 07:26 PM
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I'm really glad to read this update Bender - congrats on 7 years

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Old 08-13-2019, 03:43 PM
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Hi Meg,

In mentioning your home group, was AA a part of your early sobriety?
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Old 08-14-2019, 01:41 AM
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Wonderful; thanks for the update and congratulations on your sober time 🙏
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Old 08-14-2019, 07:16 AM
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What a wonderful yodate and huge congrats on your 7 years. Gives me hope
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