Over a month sober, waterpark with my son today...

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05-13-2018, 05:29 PM

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lessgravity

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Over a month sober, waterpark with my son today...

There is nothing better than being sober.

I get the stupid, painful pangs of melancholy for booze; my AV pops up here and there; etcetcetc...But being able to be present for my son and my wife and my family and myself and the community of people in my life - I owe it to them and myself.

My wife got me and my son a silly fun trip to a waterpark for my birthday today - if I was the drunk I was for so long I would never, ever have been up at 7am, bright-eyed, solidly present for my son and able to have fun, not be sick to my stomach, instead the person I am supposed to be.

Thank you SR. This is the life.

05-13-2018, 05:31 PM

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yinzer

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Happy sober birthday! Sounds like fun.

05-13-2018, 05:34 PM

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Dee74

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Happy birthday less - have good day

05-13-2018, 05:41 PM

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Mattq2

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Good for you lessgravity. Happy birthday 😀

05-13-2018, 05:44 PM

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catinsocks84

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Up and bright-eyed at 7am on a Sunday is a bit far-fetched for me, but one step at a time!

05-13-2018, 05:45 PM

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BrandNewDay11

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That is awesome! Happy BD and how great to be able to enjoy the day.

05-13-2018, 06:47 PM

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MyLittleHorsie

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Happy birthday! My kids got us up at 4am. It is wonderful to be clear and present for them.

05-13-2018, 07:33 PM

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SoberLeigh

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Congrats on one month of sobriety.

So glad that you are experiencing of recovery.

Spoiler alert; The best is yet to come.

05-13-2018, 07:39 PM

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Sohard

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lessgravity

FANTASTIC! I bet your son will remember this for the rest of his life. What a great gift your wife gave you both.

05-14-2018, 03:16 AM

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Buckley3

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Awesome!

Quote:

There is nothing better than being sober.

Word.

-B

05-14-2018, 03:57 AM

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Stubbs16

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Sounds like a wonderful, perfect bday. Happy Birthday!

05-14-2018, 04:14 AM

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Rar

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Happy Sober Birthday, Less. There is NO WAY I could have gone to a water park after a day of drinking. It's superb you had that quality time with your son.

05-14-2018, 05:06 AM

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Dropsie

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Happy birthday.

05-14-2018, 05:58 AM

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Ladysadie

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Happy belated birthday Less! Congratulations on your month of success! That is great for you and your family to be present, best gift you can have/give!