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07-28-2014, 09:48 AM

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Verte

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Originally Posted by LBrain

...The biggest thing for me was the realization that drinking was no good for me. And accepting that I could no longer live like that...

This is incredible LBrain. Since I have been here on SR you have very honestly shared your experience both with and without alcohol. Needless to say, when I came here scared out of my wits 3 months ago with a realization similar to yours above but not yet with acceptance, your words were and continue to be incredibly hopeful and full of impact and inspiration. Thanks for sharing your journey so openly - well, at least a "Rated-Dee" version. Hah!.

All of it is pretty darn beautiful. Congrats on spending a genuinely gorgeous day in the world, once again!

07-28-2014, 10:00 AM

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PurpleKnight

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Great stuff Brian!!

07-28-2014, 10:01 AM

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Croissant

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Congrats LBrain....happy things are going well for you.

It's nice when we get past that naked feeling.

07-28-2014, 10:37 AM

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hayley86

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Congratulations on 7 months!

07-28-2014, 10:48 AM

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GracieLou

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Congratulations! Keep on keeping on!

07-28-2014, 11:18 AM

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Lucie29

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Congrats!!!

07-28-2014, 11:44 AM

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Hope74

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Congratulations! I'm new to SR but I just love reading these posts. It gives me hope!

I celebrated 30 days yesterday so we are anniversary buddies! Great work. Keep it up!

07-28-2014, 12:46 PM

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FeenixxRising

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Seven months is great LBrian; I'm very happy for you. And thank you for your contributions to SR.

07-28-2014, 12:51 PM

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awholenewlife52

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Congratulations, LBrain. It's great to hear that you're so much enjoying life sober.

07-28-2014, 01:19 PM

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Olive1

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7 months is more than half a year!!
That is all kinds of awesome!
Well done, Brain!

07-28-2014, 01:24 PM

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LadyinBC

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Congrats on 7 month LBrain that is awesome!

07-28-2014, 01:37 PM

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happyandfree

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Congratulations lbrain! 7 months is major. How nice to be able to enjoy being on a lake without a fuzzy head or a hangover. ...life is good!

07-28-2014, 04:28 PM

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Dee74

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Congratulations B

07-28-2014, 05:25 PM

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LBrain

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Thanks everyone. I didn't want to brag about seven months.
but I realized how selfish it would be to not share that things do get better as we get more time.
no matter what you struggle early in sobriety, if you think lif e is no fun without alcohol or you need it to cope with life, it just isn't reality. Li f e gets much better - or your ability to face it.
I still have not worked since December and no income since April. i am starting to really enjoy living again. Future is still a question, but i'm equipped to handle it