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Old 11-03-2013, 01:19 PM
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Picked up my 1 month chip tonight

i am amazed and grateful that, one day at a time, I have been sober for a month. i am grateful that i am in a position where i don't have to work and can hit as many meetings as i want or need to. i am grateful for the support of my husband, my friends and my family as we make the adjustment to the truth of my alcoholism and the progress of my recovery.

i am lucky that AA is working for me, and that i am coming to understand the existence of a higher power. it's not 'God' for me - more a universal spirit.

i am grateful for SR and the stories of hope and recovery i read here. i feel the pain of all of our struggles and hope that, little by little, we can find a better way. we're not alone, and that's the most powerful thing of all.

most of all, i am finding peace and a hope for a future.

keep on keeping on. the best is yet to come.

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Big hugs and congrats on reaching one month sober!!
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Old 11-03-2013, 01:44 PM
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That's wonderful!!!!
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that's fantastic Ippo - congrats

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Congratulations Ippochick! And thank you for your beautiful, inspirational and thoughtful post. You're doing great. Well done!!!
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Congratulations on one month sober! That's brilliant.
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So pleased for you ippochick.
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Really well done, you're amazing!
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Old 11-03-2013, 02:47 PM
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Congrats. It is amazing how the days add up. Keep doing what you are doing it is working!
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So pleased for you

The first one of many... CONGRATUALIONS
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Good for you, Ippochick!
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Old 11-03-2013, 03:41 PM
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Congratulations that's awesome
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Well done ippochick! Congratulations


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Old 11-03-2013, 03:43 PM
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We're very proud of you Ippo. A whole month is wonderful.
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Old 11-03-2013, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ippochick View Post

i am amazed and grateful that, one day at a time, I have been sober for a month

i am lucky that AA is working for me, and that i am coming to understand the existence of a higher power. it's not 'God' for me - more a universal spirit.
congratulations on the one month sober

if you were a drunk such as I was

that is a very great accomplishment

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Old 11-03-2013, 05:07 PM
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You. You are doing this. What an absolute inspiration.

Many blessings to you Ippo.

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Old 11-03-2013, 05:16 PM
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Congrats ippochick! 30 days is great!!

I love your kitty avatar!
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Congratulations! Post like this motivate me and give me hope! Keep up the good work!
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Old 11-03-2013, 06:19 PM
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So happy to read your post Ippochick!
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congrats!! one month is so BIG
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