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Old 04-06-2022, 07:03 PM
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Old 04-06-2022, 07:11 PM
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Congratulations Dee!!!. Always inspiring, kind and helpful.
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Old 04-06-2022, 07:24 PM
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Congrats dee!! Thanks for always being here.
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Old 04-06-2022, 07:24 PM
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The Hokey Pokey..........Thats what its all about --------->
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Old 04-06-2022, 07:53 PM
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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.
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Old 04-06-2022, 09:01 PM
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Thank you for your story!
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Old 04-06-2022, 09:05 PM
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congrats hun x thanks for being there for me and everyone x
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Old 04-06-2022, 09:12 PM
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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.

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Old 04-06-2022, 11:00 PM
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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 !
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Old 04-07-2022, 12:00 AM
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Many congratulations on 15 years Dee

Thanks for all you do on here too
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Old 04-07-2022, 12:21 AM
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Old 04-07-2022, 01:10 AM
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Warmest of congratulations on 15 years. Thanks for all you do here.
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Old 04-07-2022, 01:41 AM
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More Congrats Dee!

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Old 04-07-2022, 01:58 AM
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Thanks Dee, quite a turnaround 👍👍
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Old 04-07-2022, 02:55 AM
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Congratulations Dee.

You are an inspiration every day in every way.
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Old 04-07-2022, 03:41 AM
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Old 04-07-2022, 04:37 AM
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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!
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Old 04-07-2022, 04:56 AM
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Congratulations, Dee! Thank you for being here and for all of your support to everyone on this forum.
Keep on Keeping on.
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Old 04-07-2022, 05:56 AM
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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 🌟
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Old 04-07-2022, 06:03 AM
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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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