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Natom 05-06-2013 02:31 PM

Natom Has One Year Clean
 
Well I've only gone and done it. I picked up my glow in the dark chip last week from my home group. And today I have 366 days clean. Jesus 366 'Just For Todays'. In all honestly I never thought I would make it this far. When I came into recovery I had relapse after relapse and the thought of stopping using and staying stopped seemed inconceivable to me. But I got here one day at a time using NA and SR.

The last year has been the best year of my life. I've still had ups and downs. When you get into recovery your life doesn't change overnight. But it DOES CHANGE. It just needs a great deal of effort, willingness and honesty on your part. If you put the same amount of effort into your recovery as you did into your using then you're on the right track.

I've just got back from an extremely powerful meeting with an absolutely brilliant speaker. It was an interesting crowd. Several newcomers reminding me why I needed to be there, and keeping me clean. Someone with 1 day clean can help someone with 12 hours. Someone who's not clean but turns up to a meeting can help someone with 15+ years. It's the joy of recovery.

It doesn't really matter how you do it as long as you stay clean and/or sober. This is my method and it works for me. Find what works for you and you will be golden.

Thanks,

Natom.

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Jeni26 05-06-2013 02:34 PM

Tom, I'm so pleased and happy for you! You have worked so hard for this.

Best wishes to you xx

:You_Rock_

Mizzuno 05-06-2013 02:47 PM

Good Job Natom! One day at a time. Your an inspiration.

Dee74 05-06-2013 02:53 PM

Congratulations Tom :scoregood

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ClearLight 05-06-2013 02:56 PM

Whoa - a dang year. That is great!

Inspirational!

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MeSoSober 05-06-2013 02:59 PM

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A year?!?!

mecanix 05-06-2013 03:01 PM

Tom :You_Rock_

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Quinne 05-06-2013 03:20 PM

Congratulations, natom! You're an inspiration :) I love reading your posts-always get a lot from them-and have a great deal of respect for your recovery :)

Xx

MustLoveCoffee 05-06-2013 03:26 PM

That's great! Congrats on a year!

heath480 05-06-2013 03:37 PM

Congratulations Tom on a year.:dance1a:

Hollyanne 05-06-2013 04:03 PM

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:cheer:cheer:cheer
You are SUPER!

bloss 05-06-2013 04:05 PM

Natom:


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Congratulations on your one year milestone!

Anna 05-06-2013 04:10 PM

I'm very happy for you, Tom.

Living 05-06-2013 04:11 PM

Congratulations! You are an inspiration to many.

soberclover 05-06-2013 04:17 PM

Thank you for your continued words of inspiration! Congratulations!

Opivotal 05-06-2013 04:27 PM

Congratulations Tom!


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DFU 05-06-2013 04:29 PM

Wonderful! Congratulations!

ElegantlyWasted 05-06-2013 04:31 PM

Awesome! Inspiring...

soberlicious 05-06-2013 04:54 PM

YAY Natom!!! My cyber space fiance (LOL) I'm very happy for you!!! You are golden!

Hevyn 05-06-2013 05:16 PM

SO proud of you - this is wonderful news. I love it that it's been the best year of your life, not just a white-knuckle deal. :) Very inspiring.


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