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Old 10-06-2013, 06:04 AM
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One year sober!

Today i am 1 year sober. This time last year i was in a terrible place. This addiction had completely taken over my life and i ended up in the hospital through drinking. I was absolutely desperate to stop and get my life back on track. I made a decision the morning after i was admitted to hospital to get sober and work at my recovery. It was the most important decision i think i will ever make.

Today i feel a freedom and peace that i didn’t think was possible. It has been hard work and there have been many ups and downs. It’s all been worthwhile though.

To anyone who is struggling please don’t ever stop trying. Trust the people who tell you that it's possible and that a life of sobriety is better. It's all true.

Many thanks to everyone on SR for all of the support i have received. I find so much inspiration on here and you have all helped me more than you will ever know.

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Old 10-06-2013, 06:08 AM
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Congrats on one year sober, Hayley! That's terrific!

It's amazing to read how far you've come. So inspirational. Gives me hope.
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Old 10-06-2013, 06:13 AM
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Wonderful post and wonderful news. You are an encouragement to all of us.
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Congrats, Hayley!

What a wonderful achievement!

Keep it up)
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Old 10-06-2013, 06:16 AM
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Congratulations Hayley, that is awesome!
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Old 10-06-2013, 06:19 AM
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That's great Haley! Sobriety is the best place to be. Keep up the hard (and good) work! TF
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Old 10-06-2013, 06:20 AM
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Hayley - you kept that quiet FANTASTIC!!!
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Old 10-06-2013, 06:28 AM
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Congrats Haley! Seem to be a lot of good news stories floating around here lately. Keep it up and look forward to all the wonderful benefits of sobriety in your second year.
Thanks for sharing!
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Old 10-06-2013, 06:29 AM
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Congratulations Hayley...that is an awesome achievement
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Old 10-06-2013, 06:33 AM
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Congrats Hayley! You are an inspiration for all of us and are so loving and understanding to people who are struggling in the forums but also in chat. Thank you.
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Old 10-06-2013, 06:45 AM
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Congrats Hayley. What an achievement!
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Old 10-06-2013, 06:45 AM
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That is wonderful Haley! Congratulations!
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Old 10-06-2013, 06:55 AM
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Congrats Hayley!
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Old 10-06-2013, 07:25 AM
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Big Congratulations Hayley! One year is quite an achievement, keep up the great work. The next year will be even better!

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Old 10-06-2013, 07:56 AM
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Congrats Hayley! Thank you for all the help you have given me this past week. You rock!!
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Congrats Hayley!!!!
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Old 10-06-2013, 08:11 AM
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Great job Hayley! This is an accomplishment worth celebrating! Your story gives me hope for my own recovery.
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Congrats, Hayley!
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Old 10-06-2013, 09:13 AM
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Hayley I've already congratulated you in chat, but you are such a good friend to me and the struggling newcomers on SR that you deserve a big:

CONGRATULATIONS HAYLEY86, AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

p.s. thank you for recommending Drinking: A Love Affair, the best alcohol related book I have ever read. May this next year be better than you have ever known before.
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Congratulations, Hayley! You are an inspiration!
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