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Old 03-14-2015, 10:04 AM
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Redemption

Hey everyone!

Today I received excellent news in my sober journey. I received a letter informing me that I have been reaccepted to the university I stopped attending five years ago.

This is in a way the ultimate redemption for me. It was this school that I dropped out of years back when getting drunk every night became more important to me than focusing on my studies. It is what began the downward spiral that led to the implosion of my health as well as my hopes and dreams. It derailed my whole life.

Well I am proud to say that it is back to school for me this fall and I am so pumped and so grateful. I don't know if I would be here had I not found this website. The wisdom and insight I have received from SR has provided the guidance I needed to pull myself out of pit of despair that alcohol shackles us into.

I want this to be a reminder to all the people out there who feel like giving up and who think that they are not meant to get out of this and be who they want to be that anyone can get their life back on track. If I can, anyone can. If you want a better life, go get it. Plain and simple.

Thank you guys!

More power to you all!
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Old 03-14-2015, 10:11 AM
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I'm so happy for you and so glad you persevered.
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Old 03-14-2015, 10:13 AM
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Congrats buddy! Keep up the good work.
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Old 03-14-2015, 10:15 AM
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Fantastic!! Well done. You won't regret it xxxx
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Old 03-14-2015, 10:36 AM
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That's wonderful news! Thanks for sharing!
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Old 03-14-2015, 10:46 AM
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Hi mns1.

Redemption comes in many forms and sometimes under very trying, even heartbreaking, conditions, but is absolutely and entirely unavailable while we're still drinking.

Good for you.
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Old 03-14-2015, 11:22 AM
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Fantastic news mns1! Thank you for the inspirational message. More power to you too!
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Old 03-14-2015, 11:24 AM
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Congratulations and I'm very happy for you.
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Old 03-14-2015, 11:25 AM
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What a great post. So happy for you.

Happy endings really DO happen x
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Old 03-14-2015, 12:48 PM
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Outstanding Mns im so happy for you man congrats fella

Awesome news bud
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Old 03-14-2015, 01:44 PM
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So happy for you! Congrats!!!!
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Old 03-14-2015, 01:47 PM
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Awesome job MNS, way to go!! I would be proud of myself to back to school too.
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Old 03-14-2015, 02:55 PM
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Congratulations! That's fantastic news. All power to you for not giving up on it
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Old 03-14-2015, 04:22 PM
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Congrats to you!

Make it count this time around. Do it for all of us.
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Old 03-14-2015, 06:24 PM
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Well done Hun and huge congratulations!! Xx
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Old 03-14-2015, 07:29 PM
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that's great Rocky!
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Old 03-14-2015, 10:50 PM
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Oh geez, I'm tearing up. What an excellent job. Believing in yourself. So inspiring.
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Old 03-15-2015, 12:04 AM
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You ROCK! Thanks for the inspiration!!!!!
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Old 03-15-2015, 12:10 AM
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Thank you so much for the kind words everyone!
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