26 years January 3
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Dri guy, like so many others I value and appreciate your insight and clear thinking and thank you for your support and generosity of spirit in your encouragement and wisdom.
You say you don't believe in 'magic' - well I guess I didn't either, but I as you described so powerfully there is something 'magical' at the realisation that it is possible to break the bonds of addiction. I felt it and will remember it for always.
Many Congratulations on 26 years.
You say you don't believe in 'magic' - well I guess I didn't either, but I as you described so powerfully there is something 'magical' at the realisation that it is possible to break the bonds of addiction. I felt it and will remember it for always.
Many Congratulations on 26 years.
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Congratulations!
If I had known that would be my last drink I would have had another.
I don't know exactly what my long term plan was that first night in AA. I had craft beer in the fridge and the next thing I knew i was dumping it out.
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I use to need drink to be social. Now I think sure I could be social but for how long? How long until I become a moron? A ticking time bomb I no longer want around other people.
If I had known that would be my last drink I would have had another.
I don't know exactly what my long term plan was that first night in AA. I had craft beer in the fridge and the next thing I knew i was dumping it out.
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I use to need drink to be social. Now I think sure I could be social but for how long? How long until I become a moron? A ticking time bomb I no longer want around other people.
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Originally Posted by RecklessDrunk 
If I had known that would be my last drink I would have had another
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That’s an amazing milestone. So just like those AA people you saw inspired you to consider long term sobriety is possible, and you could even be happy doing it, posts and experiences like yours also gives others inspiration. I also had a similar AA experience. It didn’t fit me quite right, but it really opened my eyes to how there were others with the same problem, who could be sober and content with it. Keeping the knowledge with me that a meeting is always available should I need one is a tool in my sober box. These message boards are my main support,
My sober app has me at around $16k saved and I’m nearly 3 years. So 26 years for me will be $138k. That’s a lot of money!
Congratulations driguy and thanks for taking the time to post here.
My sober app has me at around $16k saved and I’m nearly 3 years. So 26 years for me will be $138k. That’s a lot of money!
Congratulations driguy and thanks for taking the time to post here.
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I just calculated £6600 (about $9000) in savings over three years.
Or how about for the period when I was drinking very heavily 2006 to 2018, I calculate I spent £26000 ($35000). It’s definitely more than that as I’d buy drinks in restaurants or at such pricier venues.
What a cliché, but it’s only money. I often mention my wife’s friend with alcohol-related cirrhosis. That’s a real price to pay.
Or how about for the period when I was drinking very heavily 2006 to 2018, I calculate I spent £26000 ($35000). It’s definitely more than that as I’d buy drinks in restaurants or at such pricier venues.
What a cliché, but it’s only money. I often mention my wife’s friend with alcohol-related cirrhosis. That’s a real price to pay.
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Originally Posted by tornrealization
My sober app has me at around $16k saved and I’m nearly 3 years. So 26 years for me will be $138k. That’s a lot of money!
but I only save 65K.
What a gyp!
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I have to revive this thread to say thank-you to you, DriGuy. I don't know how I missed this post in January, but I'm glad I did because reading it today was pure joy. We are so lucky to have you here. Thanks for your wisdom and encouragement.
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