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Old 03-09-2015, 10:44 AM
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I have 120 days of sobriety today. I believe this is the longest I've been intentionally sober in 20 years. Back when I was struggling along trying to find something that would work I would see people with this much sobriety, and it seemed impossible for me. If you're new to sobriety, then please know that if I can do this then you can too. I know all about feelings of being trapped, powerlessness and hopelessness. I don't have any big insights or inspirations to share with you. You get here by not drinking today - not even when you're sad or mad or happy or angry or tired or depressed or when every nerve in your body is screaming out for a drink - you just don't drink today.
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Old 03-09-2015, 10:46 AM
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Congratulations Lance!
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Old 03-09-2015, 10:47 AM
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Awesome job, Lance40! Inspirational!
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Thanks lance for the encouragement! Congrats on 120 days!
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Well done x
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Massive congratulations Lance well done bud
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Old 03-09-2015, 10:50 AM
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Awesome job Lance! I am so happy for you! Keep up the great work!
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Old 03-09-2015, 10:56 AM
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Well said Lance and congratulations on 120 days. The simplicity of don't drink no matter what was something I had trouble grasping at first.
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Old 03-09-2015, 11:26 AM
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Well done and well said! Keep it up.
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Old 03-09-2015, 11:35 AM
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Fantastic. Congratulations :-)
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Old 03-09-2015, 11:40 AM
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Way to go. I always wanted to drink when the evil sadness came after me. Thanks for your post.
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Old 03-09-2015, 11:48 AM
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Congratulations on 120 sober days, Lance; well done!!!!!
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Old 03-09-2015, 12:00 PM
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Thanks lance and for setting a shining example..
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Old 03-09-2015, 12:01 PM
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Congratulations Lance that is awesome. To all that are new to being sober, I have a question for you. Do you find it difficult to go to places where everyone expects you to drink? I mean there are times that that's the only reason you go... say after work for drinks. What do you do?
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Old 03-09-2015, 12:38 PM
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Great Job Lance!
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Old 03-09-2015, 03:48 PM
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Fantastic Lance!!
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Old 03-09-2015, 03:55 PM
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great stuff lance

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Old 03-09-2015, 03:57 PM
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Congrats on four months sober!
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Old 03-09-2015, 04:39 PM
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Big congratulations on all those 120 days! And...thankyou for the encouragement to us newcomers x
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Old 03-09-2015, 04:43 PM
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Good stuff Lance
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