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01-01-2015, 01:41 PM

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AlexEmk

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Made it!

Since the begining of my recovery (15 weeks ago), I was looking at the holiday season like the biggest wall I had to climb in this journey... I was dreaming of that day, the 2nd of January 2015, where I was still sober and proud of myself...

well... I made it!

hooray for me!

I would like to wish and amazing year 2015 to everyone commited in the same battle as mine... being and staying sober!

take care and happy sober days to everyone!

01-01-2015, 01:46 PM

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anattaboy

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Congrats Alex!

01-01-2015, 01:56 PM

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Spacegoat

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Well done man

01-01-2015, 01:57 PM

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sarahjewel

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Excellent work Alex! I had big concerns too as I've not been able to make it through in the past. 35 days today and feeling great! Congrats on 15 weeks. Onwards and upwards!

01-01-2015, 01:58 PM

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sarahjewel

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1st sober Xmas and NYE in over 20 years!

01-01-2015, 03:11 PM

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pumpkinny

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Congrats! It's great, isn't it?! was nervous about the season too, but made it through. First time ever since I started drinking in my early teens. I'm happy and relieved it's over. I feel as if I passed a major milestone.

01-01-2015, 03:17 PM

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Soberwolf

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Way to go Alexemk awesome job making it through the holidays

01-01-2015, 03:20 PM

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Spacegoat

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Funny you should say that Pumkinny. Because even though I had a pretty serious relapse right before the xmas (total blackout, fell or otherwise broke windows and stuff), in the same breath I think this is actually the first xmas since my teens also where the whole season didn't revolve around alcohol in some form or other. Well thats a weird one anyway! I never really though of it like that. Good job all...

01-01-2015, 03:24 PM

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ShenzyT

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01-01-2015, 03:32 PM

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JanieJ

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Well done, Alex, awesome job

Be proud, be very proud !

01-01-2015, 03:37 PM

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Hevyn

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That's wonderful Alex. I was grumpy & feeling sorry for myself the first holiday without it - but I was relieved when I made it through without caving. I felt strengthened & more optimistic. The second holiday season I wasn't resentful - and it's been great each year since. Congrats!

01-01-2015, 06:37 PM

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Della1968

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01-01-2015, 06:44 PM

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SoberLeigh

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Great job, AlexEmk. Congratulations on 15 weeks.

Happy New Year.

01-01-2015, 07:12 PM

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DrunkTx

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Atta boy!

01-01-2015, 07:24 PM

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Dee74

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good for you Alex

01-01-2015, 07:26 PM

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matilda123

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Fantastic, Alex!! Congratulations.

I love the holiday season, but admit I'm sort of looking forward to getting back into some semblance of a normal routine!

01-02-2015, 07:22 AM

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AlexEmk

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Thanks everyone!! much appreciated!! I can't help myself but think about what I just did and it makes me smile everytime! I haven't been proud of myself like that in a long time...

Cheers! (sparkling water

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