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Here to give hope: Celebrating 10 years today!!

Old 08-21-2017, 06:20 AM
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Here to give hope: Celebrating 10 years today!!

Today I celebrate 10 YEARS!!

August 21, 2007, I was standing in front of a judge facing 10 years in prison. I had no idea that same date would be one that I would cherish … MY SOBRIETY DATE. I was in very bad shape in every way …. physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. There was a lot of work I needed to do to heal. I am glad that I was willing to do the personal recovery work required, all the challenging work was well worthwhile. I gradually learned that all I had to do was take it one day at a time and ask God to guide my thoughts and actions.
Today I enjoy working with women who want to change the way they are living. What I know is that the life I used to live was far more painful than anything I have gone through since making the choice to no longer use those self-destructive behaviors.
For any of you who are currently thinking about making the choice to become healthier, I really want to encourage you to be on that wonderful, self-respectful path. The journey of self-discovery will be the most awesome “trip” you’ll ever take!
Today I would like to thank those who helped me along my journey, those who have traveled with me and those who are witness to my transformation. I wish you all love and light, one day at a time.
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Congratulations on a full decade of sobriety Yukonm, that is pretty amazing. It's very encouraging to hear about your work helping others too - I think that's really at the core of what recovery is all about and it's not surprising that you have 10 years as a result.
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Old 08-21-2017, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by yukonm View Post
Today I celebrate 10 YEARS!!
Congratulations on your 10 years clean and sober.
It's been a joy seeing you here on site over the (many) years.
You are leading the way for me -- 10 yrs this Oct..
This is the best life for us -- thank you for always reminding me.
Have a blessed day,
Bob
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Old 08-21-2017, 07:11 AM
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Thank you so much for coming here and sharing with us.

This is amazing!!!! So proud of you.
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That's amazing! Thank you for sharing and congratulations!
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Old 08-21-2017, 07:38 AM
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Wow, congratulations!! You're very inspiring!!
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Old 08-21-2017, 08:17 AM
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So fantastic! Congratulations!
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Old 08-21-2017, 08:19 AM
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What a great post. great job on your 10yrs hun x thanks for sharing it with us x
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Old 08-21-2017, 08:21 AM
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Congratulations on 10 years, yukonm!!

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Old 08-21-2017, 09:56 AM
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Posted on another thread but really good job Yukon
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Congrats on ten years sober!!
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Old 08-21-2017, 10:08 AM
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Amazing and inspiring! Congratulations! ❤
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Old 08-21-2017, 10:49 AM
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Congrats what an inspiration thanks so much for sharing x
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Wow. Amazing. Congrats!!
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