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Old 12-05-2019, 11:12 AM
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1 year of sobriety

Today marks one year since I took my last drink and checked myself into a detox center. After 45 days inpatient treatment and many AA meetings I made it a year without a drink. Something I never thought possible after 20 years of drinking and several attempts at sobriety. Don’t ever give up! It gets better and I don’t ever want to go back to being that person.
if you want to get sober, don’t ever ever stop trying. You will get there. If I did it, you can too!
Have a blessed and peaceful day everyone!
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Old 12-05-2019, 11:19 AM
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CincyFin, congratulations on your amazing achievement! I'm sure your words will be inspiring to many who are struggling today.
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Congratulations on marking one year sober. I hope this inspires those still struggling. Well done!
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Old 12-05-2019, 11:41 AM
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Congrats on the first of many years sober! And thank you for your inspiring post.
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Congratulations on one year! I remember finding myself very emotional when I hit this milestone. I felt like I could accomplish anything, and I hope you’re feeling that as well. Do something to celebrate yourself today! Bring on year two, it only gets better!
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Old 12-05-2019, 01:09 PM
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A whole year - how wonderful, CF.
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Old 12-05-2019, 05:15 PM
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Old 12-05-2019, 09:26 PM
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Huge effort. Keep it up
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Old 12-06-2019, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CincyFin View Post
Today marks one year since I took my last drink and checked myself into a detox center. After 45 days inpatient treatment and many AA meetings I made it a year without a drink. Something I never thought possible after 20 years of drinking and several attempts at sobriety. Don’t ever give up! It gets better and I don’t ever want to go back to being that person.
if you want to get sober, don’t ever ever stop trying. You will get there. If I did it, you can too!
Have a blessed and peaceful day everyone!
Congratulations!
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