Six Years Today
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Originally Posted by DriGuy 
I liked your story about your last drink, and I can relate to "knowing it was your last." The day I finally quit, I knew I had quit. It was an insight or bit of knowledge that I had never had before. But somehow I knew it. I have often puzzled about that. How can we know when we really mean it? I make guesses about it, and I come up with explanations, but something always seems missing. But it definitely felt different. If you can explain it, I'd like to understand this better.
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6 yrs. is fabulous, Delilah!
I agree - once we give up the idea that alcohol is going to make anything better we're on our way to getting free. All those years wasted, thinking it was making life more fun, easier, or exciting. It ended up leaving me an empty shell. So thankful we don't live that way anymore.
I agree - once we give up the idea that alcohol is going to make anything better we're on our way to getting free. All those years wasted, thinking it was making life more fun, easier, or exciting. It ended up leaving me an empty shell. So thankful we don't live that way anymore.
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You definitely rock Delilah. Gratitude, humility, and strength all in one.
Thank you for being there Delilah. And to repeat myself, have always loved your avatar.
Congratulations on 6 years.
Thank you for being there Delilah. And to repeat myself, have always loved your avatar.
Congratulations on 6 years.
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Beautiful post, Delilah! Thanks for taking time to articulate it so well.
I feel the same way this time. I'm just done with it. The attraction is gone, perhaps from realizing those enticing thoughts are simply a basic urge from my Lizard brain. Ack! Nothing special about that.
Originally Posted by DriGuy
I liked your story about your last drink, and I can relate to "knowing it was your last." The day I finally quit, I knew I had quit. It was an insight or bit of knowledge that I had never had before. But somehow I knew it. I have often puzzled about that. How can we know when we really mean it? I make guesses about it, and I come up with explanations, but something always seems missing. But it definitely felt different. If you can explain it, I'd like to understand this better.
Originally Posted by Delilah1
I wish I could explain it too. It was definitely a feeling, I think I was just done, I knew I wanted better for my kids, family, and for me. I was tired of always feeling like I wasn't fully present. I was ready to make that change. I thought I was a few times before, but something that time felt different. It sounds like you felt the same, but it is hard to pinpoint what it is.
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❣️ Happy 6th Birthday my friend ❣️ I get it, when I was finally, truly ready I felt it inside ME. For that I am grateful each 24 hours. They say we lead by example, I believe this to be true, so thank you for being here for me Delilah.
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Originally Posted by bandicoot2
Congratulations Delilah!!!!!! 
Right there with you my friend.....what a blessing that you've been my sober twin on this amazing journey!!
Sending you lots of love & all good things for 2022!
Right there with you my friend.....what a blessing that you've been my sober twin on this amazing journey!!
Sending you lots of love & all good things for 2022!
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Originally Posted by BarbieKen
❣️ Happy 6th Birthday my friend ❣️ I get it, when I was finally, truly ready I felt it inside ME. For that I am grateful each 24 hours. They say we lead by example, I believe this to be true, so thank you for being here for me Delilah.
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Originally Posted by Pondlady
Congratulation Delilah.....6 years sober is awesome. I remember when you and Lola were beginning this journey.....how time flies. Gratitude is vital in my recovery as well
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Originally Posted by advbike
Beautiful post, Delilah! Thanks for taking time to articulate it so well.
I feel the same way this time. I'm just done with it. The attraction is gone, perhaps from realizing those enticing thoughts are simply a basic urge from my Lizard brain. Ack! Nothing special about that.
I feel the same way this time. I'm just done with it. The attraction is gone, perhaps from realizing those enticing thoughts are simply a basic urge from my Lizard brain. Ack! Nothing special about that.
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Originally Posted by Steely
You definitely rock Delilah. Gratitude, humility, and strength all in one.
Thank you for being there Delilah. And to repeat myself, have always loved your avatar.
Congratulations on 6 years.
Thank you for being there Delilah. And to repeat myself, have always loved your avatar.
Congratulations on 6 years.
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