How long have you been sober or substance-free?

Posted by trellg132 @trellg132, Aug 11, 2019

6 months sober

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@trainwreck54

Sober from alcohol since 10/14/1981. I was about to turn 27 and I went to AA, but no inpatient treatment--I didn't know there was such a thing.

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Congratulations

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@mom23boys

I took my last drink April 6th, one week after being told I had cancer.

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Congratulations, @mom23boys, on your sobriety! I see that in other discussions you have posted more about your cancer treatment.
How are you feeling now?

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@logansnana

Hi, I am a grateful alcoholic sober 15 years...7/22/04

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@logansnana What a great picture of you and your horse! Sobriety looks good on you! Congratulations.

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@hopeful33250

@logansnana What a great picture of you and your horse! Sobriety looks good on you! Congratulations.

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Thankyou... I am so so grateful I dont have to throw back copious amounts of wine to get from one day to the next. Btw, even our critters can feel the difference;)

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@moncrdeb

It will be 5 years Feb 8. Life is good with ups and downs. I am grateful to be free of alcohol obsession.

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You are a miracle! Congratulations

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@mom23boys

Thank you for responding. Yes, I'm receiving oral Chemo (Ibrance) and other meds for my bones....cancer spread. I am living life like nothing changed; very little to no pain. I am one of the fortunate ones, at least at this point. Another reason not to drink.

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Putting you in my God box♡

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Aug 12 .. is my new date. had to 'fire' my sponsor.. and don't get to meetings anymore.. they are 1.5 hours away. winter is here... holidays are coming... still grieving a major death.... gonna be tough....

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@mcmurf2

Aug 12 .. is my new date. had to 'fire' my sponsor.. and don't get to meetings anymore.. they are 1.5 hours away. winter is here... holidays are coming... still grieving a major death.... gonna be tough....

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Hello @mcmurf2
I appreciate your update. I'm sorry to hear that you are not able to go to meetings anymore and that you have lost your sponsor. I hope you can find another group closer to home. Sometimes churches have recovery groups that go by different names other than AA. You might call churches nearby and see what might be available. You might be able to find a church-related grief support group as well.

Do you have someone you can reach out to as the holidays approach? It is important to have support.

Will you continue to post and let me know how you are doing?

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@mcmurf2

Aug 12 .. is my new date. had to 'fire' my sponsor.. and don't get to meetings anymore.. they are 1.5 hours away. winter is here... holidays are coming... still grieving a major death.... gonna be tough....

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Dont give up until the miracle happens!

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