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Old 08-25-2014, 09:52 AM
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Grabbing life

I'm 60 days sober today.

61 days ago I was in the deepest pit of despair. I used drink to feel nothing because I hated who I was, what I'd become. I lost years of my life to alcohol and now at the young (ahem) age of 34 I feel like it's starting over. I've got another chance at my life. How cool is that? To get that chance?

It's hard work, I'm still angry, up and down a lot, I struggle dealing with any type of emotion but I'm trying to embrace them and ride them out. Liking myself is a toughie but a work in progress.
I'm trying to show me the love I would show to another person.

I just want to grab life by the b*lls.

Hang in if your struggling. You can do it.

One day at a time.

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Old 08-25-2014, 09:57 AM
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Congratulations on 60 days, foolsgold. That's just brilliant!

And there's no need for the 'ahem' - I was (ahem, ahem!) 52 when I gave up drinking - and I'm also grabbing life by the round things!

Wonderful post!
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Congratulations on 60 days sober!
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What a positive brilliant post well done on 60 days that is massive

Go on !! So happy for you
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60 Days is fantastic!! Keep pushing through!!
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Congratulations! That is amazing!
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Congrats on 60 days! That's great
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Old 08-25-2014, 10:31 AM
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Well done on 60! I quit at age 36 and have never felt better, and I still feel young! In the past year I learned to accept myself, my strengths and weaknesses. Flaws and all. Sometimes it's a struggle, but well worth it.
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Good for you for 60 days sober and I'm glad you feel well.
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Old 08-25-2014, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Foolsgold186 View Post
I'm 60 days sober today.

61 days ago I was in the deepest pit of despair. I used drink to feel nothing because I hated who I was, what I'd become. I lost years of my life to alcohol and now at the young (ahem) age of 34 I feel like it's starting over. I've got another chance at my life. How cool is that? To get that chance?

It's hard work, I'm still angry, up and down a lot, I struggle dealing with any type of emotion but I'm trying to embrace them and ride them out. Liking myself is a toughie but a work in progress.
I'm trying to show me the love I would show to another person.

I just want to grab life by the b*lls.

Hang in if your struggling. You can do it.

One day at a time.

L x
we all can do this! Thanks! Drinking, smoking, getting intoxicated is never the way to like or love yourself!! You will never get to the real issue!
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Old 08-25-2014, 02:24 PM
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60 days! Something to be so proud of! It'll keep on getting better.
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Old 08-26-2014, 01:09 AM
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Thanks guys. This place along with AA has saved my life.

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