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If it doesn't kill you, it'll still kill You....

Old 05-23-2018, 03:55 AM
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If it doesn't kill you, it'll still kill You....

I spent a lot of years "trying".

I spent a lot of time debating.

I was "on the fence".

I was "moderating".

I was never "THAT bad".....

Alcohol never killed me.

Looking back from a hill of sobriety several years down the sober road, I can see something important; it killed Me.

All those years as I drank and thought I was 'living it up' - I was actually dead.

The ME that is true and present and authentic and full was dead. My Soul of Self was entombed.

Alcohol didn't kill me.... but it killed ME.

Without alcohol, I'm alive. I am present and joyful and free and productive. I am trustworthy and authentic and faithful and giving. I am aware and loving and supportive and rich with ideas and activities that bring positive outcomes to the world.

I'm glad I'm not dead anymore.

Here's hoping you also come to Life.

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Exactly.

Thanks for such an eloquent post for me to read first thing today!
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Old 05-23-2018, 05:15 AM
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Awesome post! Great way to start off the day.
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Old 05-23-2018, 05:18 AM
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What a powerful post... Thank you for sharing this FreeOwl.
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Old 05-23-2018, 05:31 AM
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Beautifully put FO.

I couldn't agree more. These last couple sober stretches and the final one I've entered into - it's clear I don't even know who I am as a sober man. So much of being a drunk too all of my might and energy and focus, money, time, passion, etc - I am looking forward to being on the sober hill you describe - very much like that image.

Thanks for the post.
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Old 05-23-2018, 11:48 AM
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Thanks Free Owl. EXACTLY this.

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Old 05-23-2018, 11:54 AM
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Yet again FreeOwl you inspire me with your words
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Old 05-23-2018, 03:02 PM
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Beautiful, true, enlightening post.
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This may be your best yet, FreeOwl. Every word is true. Thank you.
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Fabulous post and all true.

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Old 05-23-2018, 04:00 PM
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So very true. Ty for sharing this! thanks
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Old 05-23-2018, 04:11 PM
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Thanks FreeOwl, I really needed to hear that. What truly encouraging words they are for me. Thank you
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Wish I could contribute more other than to say AWESOME! Thank you.
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Bumping for the beauty.
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Thanks for the awesome post. And the bump!
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