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Old 07-16-2018, 12:52 PM
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One-Year
Today, one year ago, I took my last drink. No so-called rockbottom or ultimatums.. I woke-up and decided that I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. So, after 14 years of almost daily drinking, countless stitches on my legs, a shattered left ulna bone (that required two surgeries), ruined relationships, self-humiliations etc... I stopped. Just the thought of shooting back shots of vodka still makes me physically gag.

Tomorrow marks one-year since my day one. As much as alcohol sickens me - I can’t believe that I’ve made it this far.

I’ve stayed sober through three vacations, one nearly career-ending work experience (not alcohol related) and numerous crap days sprinkled in between.

I’m so very thankful for this site and the support I’ve received from so many of you. Xoxo
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Old 07-16-2018, 12:55 PM
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Awesome milestone! Congrats.
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Old 07-16-2018, 12:56 PM
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Congrats on 1 year!!A great milestone!
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Old 07-16-2018, 12:57 PM
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I just want you to know that this short reply from me is filled with admiration.
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Old 07-16-2018, 01:05 PM
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Congratulations on one year! It's inspirational to hear from people who have made it that far!
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Old 07-16-2018, 01:17 PM
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Congratulations, Flinders!!

One year is a great accomplishment.
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Congrats on the first of many sober years.
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Old 07-16-2018, 01:27 PM
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Congrats and thanks for the update. It is very inspiring to me 6 days into my own recovery.
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Old 07-16-2018, 01:43 PM
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Brilliant!!!!!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 07-16-2018, 02:05 PM
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Congratulations! The though of drinking alcohol still makes me gag from time to time.
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A whole year - how fabulous, Flinders!
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Old 07-16-2018, 06:10 PM
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Fantastic! Success stories never get old. Straight shots of vodka?? I gag thinking about it as well.
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Old 07-16-2018, 06:13 PM
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Congrats on one years sobriety! Sounds like it wasn’t an easy year either.
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Congrats on your year!

That's a big milestone.
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Old 07-16-2018, 06:57 PM
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Good job man... From daily drinking to one-year sober. Impressive...
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Congratulations Flinders

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AND that is how important I think one year is...CONGRATS!
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Old 07-17-2018, 04:37 AM
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Thanks everyone!! :-)
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