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Old 07-07-2014, 08:07 PM
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five months today!

Just realized that I made 5 months today. It hasn't been easy and I've been full of doubt, practically daily. I still have cravings, but I've learned to deal with them. I know they pass and I have things I do to ride them out.. I come on this site often, at least a couple of times/day and it helps me keep my sobriety in perspective. I am so grateful that I found you all and SR. I am reminded why I need to keep working hard on not drinking. I really don't want to go down that path again, and I do not want to go through the agony of the first few weeks. I do not take my sobriety for granted. I hope that someday it will not be such an issue in my life, but for now, I will continue to fight. I feel so much better physically and mentally. It's so great waking up every morning without a hangover. No more remorse, self loathing, and feeling like a piece of garbage. Life is better, and I plan to do what I can to hang onto this. Thank you all so very much for being here.
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Old 07-07-2014, 08:10 PM
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Congratulations!!!!!
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Old 07-07-2014, 08:10 PM
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Congratulations! Your attitude seems just right for long term sobriety, and you deserve all the happiness you're feeling now.
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Old 07-07-2014, 08:26 PM
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Thank you both. I am full of gratitude.
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Old 07-07-2014, 08:29 PM
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way to go happyandfree

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Old 07-07-2014, 08:47 PM
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Nice work, congratulations!
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Old 07-07-2014, 09:03 PM
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Congrats h&f!
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Old 07-07-2014, 09:05 PM
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Well done you, happy for you.
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Old 07-07-2014, 09:12 PM
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Woohoo!!! Well done xxx
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Old 07-07-2014, 09:48 PM
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Congrats OP! What are the "things I do to ride them out"?
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Old 07-07-2014, 09:52 PM
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Old 07-07-2014, 09:53 PM
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Congrats on five months!
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Old 07-07-2014, 09:54 PM
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Happyandfree, 5 months today is FANTASTIC, congratulations, rootin for ya.
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Old 07-07-2014, 09:56 PM
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Congrats! Can't wait to be able to say that...I'm on day 7
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Old 07-07-2014, 10:26 PM
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Congratulations happyandfree 5 months brilliant.
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Congratulations on 5 months Happyandfree!!
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Old 07-07-2014, 11:23 PM
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Absolutely Awesome !

This is good,your doing it and doing it well. Keep it up!
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Old 07-07-2014, 11:27 PM
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Lovely post, happyandfree! 5 months is brilliant and I know you feel great, but just wait until you've done your first year (and I'm sure you'll get there ) - the psychological changes can be amazing! ♥♥
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Old 07-08-2014, 12:27 AM
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Congratulations that's a fantastic achievement X
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Old 07-08-2014, 01:38 AM
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5 Months is fantastic!!
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