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Dee74 04-06-2022 07:03 PM

Thanks for the kind words everyone :)

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calmself 04-06-2022 07:11 PM

Congratulations Dee!!!. Always inspiring, kind and helpful.

anxiousrock 04-06-2022 07:24 PM

Congrats dee!! Thanks for always being here.

awuh1 04-06-2022 07:24 PM

The Hokey Pokey..........Thats what its all about ---------> :Dance7:

Surrendered19 04-06-2022 07:53 PM

You've saved so many lives Dee. Your quiet strength and steady wisdom are always there for all of us. Thank you so much and congrats on 15 years!!! SR is indeed a special place. You and SR members are one of the main reasons I am sober.

RunningScared 04-06-2022 09:01 PM

Thank you for your story!

Erratic 04-06-2022 09:05 PM

congrats hun x thanks for being there for me and everyone x

Mags1 04-06-2022 09:12 PM

Congratulations Dee, 15 years is wonderful! You must be so happy of your accomplishments. You’ve left some big footprints for us to follow in. Thank you for your inspiration and down-to-earth words.

:You_Rock_

Icandothis2013 04-06-2022 11:00 PM

Congrats Dee! I am sooooo grateful for the wise advice you have given me and know others have benefitted from your support and empathy ! Huge thank you !

RAL 04-07-2022 12:00 AM

Many congratulations on 15 years Dee :scoregood

Thanks for all you do on here too :thanks

Dee74 04-07-2022 12:21 AM

Thanks to you all :grouphug:

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PeacefulWater12 04-07-2022 01:10 AM

Warmest of congratulations on 15 years. Thanks for all you do here. :01:

Purplrks3647 04-07-2022 01:41 AM

More Congrats Dee! :headbang:

https://i.postimg.cc/NjDXhQ0G/you-rock.gif

Hodd 04-07-2022 01:58 AM

Thanks Dee, quite a turnaround 👍👍

Kaily 04-07-2022 02:55 AM

Congratulations Dee.

You are an inspiration every day in every way. :)

Dee74 04-07-2022 03:41 AM

Thanks everyone :)
:headbang:

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DriGuy 04-07-2022 04:37 AM


Originally Posted by Dee74 (Post 7787815)
My old life facilitated my drinking.
My new life had to facilitate my recovery.

Almost everything changed. I lost friends but I gained new ones and reconnected with old ones.
I changed how I solved problems, how I dealt with life and how I celebrated and commiserated.

Yep. It has to be more than just not drinking. It seems like a sacrifice, until you realize it's not what you think. If you don't give up the life that facilitated drinking, you probably won't quit drinking. I tried to go to bars and drink coffee. That lasted about 5 minutes. My circle of friends had to change too. It's best not to see how much you can cheat on this part of recovery. Seeing just how much you can get away with is clearly the wrong attitude, and you need to get your head right about these things.

AA calls it half measures that don't work.

15 years! You've got this!

Mizz 04-07-2022 04:56 AM

Congratulations, Dee! Thank you for being here and for all of your support to everyone on this forum.
Keep on Keeping on.

Britbird80 04-07-2022 05:56 AM

Well done Dee, your proof that it can be done and we can live a happy and healthy life.
I've only been here a while, lurking firstly but now posting but its very clear how much you give to the people here and how much you love it and they you.
I also cannot see how you manage to always be there to welcome/support and congratulate people all the time but you do and I too am grateful for that.
your a true star 🌟

BackandScared 04-07-2022 06:03 AM

Many congratulations and thanks for sharing your journey. I came here many years ago and I remember clearly reading your quiting story and how inspiring it was. You were there as a great support but I could not quit that time. 2 years and 9 months ago I registered again, followed the path to the end with your daily support (and Venuscat). I always read your posts. So much wisdom accumulated and kindness


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