11 Months Sober Today!

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11-29-2012, 02:39 PM

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FlyerFan

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11 Months Sober Today!

And let me tell you, this month in particular, this November, has been a real true test of my will power and my program!

2 weeks ago my boss (an active alcoholic) died

This morning another co-worker dropped dead of a heart attack.

And neither of these things has made me even think about a drink. Because I found a program that works for me, and I have been working it as hard as I can. Next week I start my first coffee commitment for AA, and I am absolutely thrilled about that.

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone here who has been supportive. I'll see ya'll in my Year post next month!

11-29-2012, 02:48 PM

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Hevyn

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I remember when you first joined.

I'm proud of you for staying the course and getting through the challenges. It feels so good when we get through rough times without falling back on it. We didn't need it after all.

Congratulations on your 11 big months sober!

11-29-2012, 02:59 PM

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EternalQ

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Flyer fan: Way to go!!
You are one month ahead of me so your success has always been particularly encouraging to me. Congratulations! A wonderful achievement indeed!

11-29-2012, 03:01 PM

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Dee74

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I'm sorry for the loss of your colleagues FF.
Congratulations tho - great achievement for you

11-29-2012, 03:04 PM

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Thepatman

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Those 2 events could have been triggers. Your tool belt is equipped to deal with pretty much anything that comes your way! Awsome for the 11 months!! U rock! But not your team. Go habs go! LOL! Teasing you ;-)

11-29-2012, 04:05 PM

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Impurrfect

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((FF)) - Congratulations! I am sorry about your recent losses.

Hugs and prayers,

Amy

11-29-2012, 04:10 PM

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least

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Congrats on your eleven months sober!!

11-29-2012, 04:12 PM

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Fernaceman

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Gratz on the sober time!! Awesome that major life events can be handled with such grace. Way to go!

11-29-2012, 04:16 PM

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Hollyanne

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Yup, that is impressive.
Keep taking care of yourself through these sad times.
Well done.

11-29-2012, 05:21 PM

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Purplecatlover

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Way to go Flyer!! It's good to know you are succeeding & living, even during tragic times.
You rock!

11-29-2012, 08:10 PM

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karilynn27

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Well done flyer

I had forgotten you are one day ahead of me.
Congrats

11-29-2012, 08:11 PM

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Delilah1

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I am sorry for your losses, it really proud of you for 11 months of sobriety. Nicely done!

11-29-2012, 08:15 PM

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amy55

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Wow, 11 months, total congrats !!!!!!! So sorry to hear about your boss, I know how much you thought of him.

11-29-2012, 08:26 PM

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FreeFall

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Flyer that's great! Congrats!

Sorry for your losses-it does sound like a very rough month. Good for you for dealing with it sober!

11-30-2012, 03:11 AM

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dragon12

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OMG - 11 months well done! I am truly pleased for you, I have not been able to go beyond three days!

11-30-2012, 04:37 AM

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nonblondechef

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You have encountered some tragic events and have sailed through with flying colors! Awesome job, classmate. Congrats on the successes!

11-30-2012, 05:43 AM

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sugarbear1

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Congratulations on 11 months!

11-30-2012, 03:55 PM

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FlyerFan

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Thank you everyone for the wonderful replies. Especially those that are still fighting the good fight. If you listen to just one thing I say here, DONT GIVE UP!