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Old 02-27-2016, 07:20 AM
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My story of gratitude.

Hello, Four years ago 31 Oct 2011I drank my last drink dressed as count dracular at a holiday resort. It was a sorry sight, desperate to stop feeling withdrawn I had 2 vodkas without anyone knowing (well alcoholics are so good at being deceptive). The night prior to that I slept in a ditch after a 48 hrs bender on cocain and vodka rendered me helpless. I had been helpless before many times, I don't know why this time was different but I have now been sober and clean for 4+ years. I am in no way writing this to show off in anyway... the road to sobriety is a long and sometimes painful one. The reason I am back on this forum is that I have lost my appreciation of being grateful and thankful for my sobriety. I want to share my thoughts and experiences with others and help in any way that I can through this forum. The AA this is not for me but I do like the idea of surrounding myself with like minded people that understand and who I may be able to help. I'm not saying I've done all, but I think I have ticked most of the boxes on my journey to being who I am now. Happy, loving life and blessed that I am sober.
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Fantastic Chris, great to have you back!!
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Old 02-27-2016, 10:43 AM
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Congrats on four years clean and sober. Have you ever posted in our Gratitude forum? I do every day. It keeps my focus on the positives in my life instead of the negatives.
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Excellent work on your clean time & sobriety
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welcome back and congrats on your sober time windsurfer

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Old 02-27-2016, 02:48 PM
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Thank you for sharing your story, Chris! Congratulations!
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I'm glad to know your life is so much better and happier, Chris. Well done.
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Congrats man, that is an amazing story and one to be proud of.
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You're awesome! Well done on 4 years.

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Very nice share. Thank you and great job on the 4 years
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Congratulations, glad to have you back!
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