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Old 10-09-2013, 07:06 PM
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Two weeks tomorrow - thank you all

Abusive relationships, missed opportunities, silly arguments, forgotten evenings, lost friendships, lost limbs, embarrassment, shame, regret – even the small stuff! Sure I can reminisce with golden vision about that long summer day with friends on bicycles with bottles of wine the baskets, and the tumbling laughter – but even that’s a lie. The only positive thing booze did was lower inhibitions – it didn’t deepen our laughter, make the lovely day lovelier, improve the conversation (nor did it improve the coital relations those lowered inhibitions may have later provided for) or anything else. It’s just a sweet lie, and one told with fervor in our Western culture – but it’s a lie nonetheless.

I’m going to bed sober tonight, feeling lucky. Lucky that I’m just ok being here ok. No incredible, momentary drug induced highs; none of the bottom of the human-pond self-hating lows. And I’m thinking instead about everyone else out there suffering tonight in another ruined hour of their addiction.

Thank you so much, all of you - those of us still struggling, those who stick around to help the rest get through.

Stay strong, people.
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Old 10-09-2013, 07:07 PM
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congrats Keep it up
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Two weeks is wonderful LG. So proud of you. Things will continue to get better & better.
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That's my buddy Less !!! Look at him go !!!
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great work LG

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Old 10-09-2013, 07:32 PM
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So happy for you! Love your posts and having you here. Congrats and looking forward to celebrating more weeks (and months) with you.
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Holla!

Love the positive, rational thinking. Seeing through the empty promises of alcohol helps me.
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Old 10-09-2013, 07:56 PM
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Congrats!! Right there with you in time/sentiment! (except a day behind) Sobriety rocks, WE GOT THIS!
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Old 10-09-2013, 07:59 PM
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Yea lessgravity!! Great job!
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Old 10-09-2013, 08:32 PM
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Excellent work LG. To be where you are now compared to where you were 2 weeks ago is tremendous, and an inspiration to all. Keep it up!
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Old 10-10-2013, 05:50 AM
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Great post!! Congratulations to you, Less!
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Old 10-10-2013, 07:07 AM
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You really hit the nail on the head. Thank you and congratulations!
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