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Old 12-28-2021, 10:53 AM
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One year without a drop of alcohol. So much of my life and perspective has shifted in a year's time. I've:
  • Entered remission from crohns disease (in large part due to infusions, but I truly believe abstaining from alcohol has helped).
  • Become a better parent to my 3-year and 6-month old, and even better husband.
  • Been more of a leader and innovator at my job.
  • Finished my first semester of part-time grad school.
  • Tackled several new hobbies and interests with zeal.
  • I learned to forgive and find grace for the past version of myself, and embrace/understand my alcoholism free from shame or self-loathing (this was a big one).
It's hard to quantify, but I'm just happy. I'm embracing what is a fulfilling late-30s as a nerdy dad to young kids. I spent the morning with my three-year old setting up a giant inflatable solar system this morning. We had a blast. Though I work full time + school, one day a week I have the kids all to myself while my wife works.

I've come to treasure every one of these days, because I see how quickly the phases of life can change, and just how ephemeral this beautiful life really is.

Life still has its challenges, mostly on the health front (crohns is a hell of a challenge) but I'm totally focused on wellness, not counter-productive self medicating. I'm committed, and I'm entering year two in sobriety and health.

Sláinte, my friends.

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What a wonderful post, Evoo. Hard to believe it's a year! Love the list of accomplishments. Very proud of you.
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Great post! Keep on keeping on. These are the simple yet deeply gratifying rewards of sobriety! Thank you for sharing and wishing you all the best for 2022.
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Congrats on the first half billion+ miles around the sun !! Keep truckin' !
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Congrats Evoo…Right behind ya by a few days!
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What a wonderful thread to read!! I’m so happy for you. Congratulations!!
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Fantastic post, man! Congrats on a year and wish you many more!
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Old 12-28-2021, 12:17 PM
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I love it, Evoo! What you’ve done over this last year is to get into a great lifestyle which is too good to lose. You’ll think doubly hard if/when those pesky cravings appear. What a great post 👍
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So very happy for you Evoo.

Congratulations!
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Old 12-28-2021, 12:26 PM
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Amazing stuff, really nice to read this!

Well done!
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Old 12-28-2021, 12:27 PM
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Congrats Evoo!!!
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Old 12-28-2021, 01:43 PM
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Wonderful news and great to hear of the positive changes in your life
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Love this EVOO! Congratulations! Great post!
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Congrats on the first of many sober years!
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A year is great Evoo - congratulations!
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That was a fantastic post Evoo -love the fact you are loving being with your children!
Just what I needed to read!
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Old 12-28-2021, 04:39 PM
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Congrats on one year!!
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That's absolutely brilliant Evoo!! What an inspirational post...

Congratulations
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Congrats on a year sober!
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