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Lusher 08-05-2017 04:18 PM

(4) Years Today!!!
 
I wanted to take a moment to stand up and pat myself on the back, as today marks four years booze free and I'm very proud of that, so I wanted to brag. I've earned it.

For those who are new and perhaps reading this, then please know that there is still life after booze, and even better life. The trick is finding (creating) it. It has to be different, period.

For me, I've gone from pounding 18+ beers a day to logging in 50+ miles a week in runs and hikes. This is a much different life than before, but MUCH better.

It took me a couple years to find my 'nitch' since I was away from booze, but I was able to and drinking does not ever cross my mind these days. This is a far cry from (4) years ago to the date, when I received a call from my doc's office in reference to highly elevated liver enzymes. I was even making an early morning cocktail to keep the shakes at bay when the call came in if I recall. In-other-words, I was a mess.

I wish you all the best and again, it is worth it. I just can't stress enough how important it is to somehow reinvent yourself. I stole a quote from another member years ago, where in essence he said that you need to create a life where alcohol just does not belong, which was my 'secret' too.

Stay the coarse-
Lusher.

resolute50 08-05-2017 04:57 PM

Congrats!:You_Rock_
I got to 4 years sobriety last month as well.

AnvilheadII 08-05-2017 05:00 PM

thank you for sharing this momentous occasion with us!

:You_Rock_:scoregood

least 08-05-2017 05:01 PM

Congrats on 4 yrs sober!! :scoregood

RuneStone 08-05-2017 05:04 PM

Great job lusher!!

JimiC 08-05-2017 07:22 PM

I like what you wrote about the need to create your new sober life (I'm currently working on that). Congrats on four years!!! :c011:

CreativeThinker 08-05-2017 08:08 PM

:c011:

PhoenixJ 08-05-2017 08:18 PM

:tyou:c011::scoregood:tyou:grouphug:

Dee74 08-05-2017 08:20 PM

congratulations Lusher :)

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Time2Rise 08-05-2017 09:24 PM

Well done lusher. Four years is quite the accomplishment. And thank you for the inspiration.

BarbieKen 08-05-2017 09:46 PM

Congratulations Lusher, and Happy 4th Birthday!!:c011::c011:

sobermax 08-05-2017 09:49 PM

Yesss mate! Happy birthday indeed.

Endoftheday 08-05-2017 10:45 PM

Congratulations on 4 years :You_Rock_

teaorcoffee 08-05-2017 11:20 PM

congrats

tnek97 08-06-2017 05:31 AM

That is amazing news, congratulations on creating your new life!

FeelingL0st 08-06-2017 06:19 AM

:e100:

january161992 08-06-2017 08:53 AM

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MythOfSisyphus 08-07-2017 01:32 AM

Congrats! Four years is quite a milestone!:You_Rock_


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