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07-23-2015, 06:16 PM

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Lance40

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Grateful for sobriety

I'm 8.5 months sober. I log onto SR several times a day to read. I don't post much, but that's okay because part of my own sobriety journey has been learning to be quiet and listen.

I don't have a lot to say today, but as I was thinking about my life and sobriety this afternoon I felt prompted to log on to tell you that whoever you are and whatever stage you may be at that sobriety is completely worth it. Sobriety is the gift that just keeps on giving.

This is really hard work, but if are willing to roll up your sleeves and get down in the trenches and face your life head on with honesty and determination then you are going to discover or rediscover a whole new world that you never knew existed or that you thought was lost to you forever. I promise you that the magic does come back.

Best wishes to all.

07-23-2015, 06:27 PM

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On The Road

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Hey Lance

Nice going on 8.5 months!

I couldn't agree with you more - it is hard work, but I'm discovering that my sober self doesn't mind the effort. It's great not being on the crazy train anymore, right?!

07-23-2015, 06:27 PM

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damascus1986

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definetly is Lance hey im a lance too!

its important o focus on ourselves . i like my hula hoop(enough stuff going on there to worry about lol).

my life is freaking amazing today!

07-23-2015, 06:34 PM

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Dee74

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Congratulations Lance

07-23-2015, 06:35 PM

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toadie54

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Thanks for updating us!

Congratulations on your new life, way to go!

07-23-2015, 06:43 PM

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PixieD

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Lance40 thanks for those encouraging words. Means so much to someone who's 67 days sober & finding oneself again. Congrats on 8.5months. I too will get there!

07-23-2015, 06:46 PM

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SoberHoopsFan

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Congrats on your time. Sobriety is truly a gift, agreed.

07-23-2015, 07:08 PM

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angd1978

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Congrats, Lance! Thanks for sharing.

07-23-2015, 07:11 PM

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least

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Congrats on 8.5 months sober!

Keep on keepin' on.

07-23-2015, 07:13 PM

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Fly N Buy

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Good to see you post Lance - Well done on 8 1/2 months!!

07-23-2015, 08:29 PM

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HeartsAfire

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What a beautiful & perfect sentiment for the Newcomers section. It works when you work it & you're worth it!!

Congrats to you & thank you so much for the update.

07-23-2015, 08:40 PM

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Venecia

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HeartsAfire

It works when you work it & you're worth it!!

^^^^ That!

Way to go, Lance. So great to see milestones like this shared on SR, especially for our newcomers!

07-24-2015, 02:30 AM

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Soberwolf

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Congrats Lance

07-24-2015, 05:32 AM

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PurpleKnight

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Fantastic Lance!!

07-24-2015, 05:49 AM

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2ndhandrose

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"Sobriety is the gift that just keeps on giving."

I just love what you said, it should be a poster!!

Congratulations, Lance40, on 8 1/2 months sober!