Sober for 5 years this year This isn’t a sad story. I don't need anyone to feel bad for me. I d...

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This isn’t a sad story. I don't need anyone to feel bad for me. I do appreciate the thought but it isn't necessary I often read stories about people feeling fragile many years after they quit drinking. Those are the people who we should feel bad...

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faery · F

Good for you! You won't be missing out on the good life ☺

Boeing · 36-40

Celebration time 😊 big time.. I'm glad you did. I wasn't exactly an addict but I was messing with my life a lot and it's about 3-4 years for me that I'm out of all of these things....

mindstruggle

Proud of you. That kind of peace doesn’t come easy. Also, good to see you.

Youwereexpectingajoke · 31-35, MNew

@mindstruggle
It was the end result of a lot of contemplation 😅

Good to see you too 😚

HowtoDestroyAngels · 46-50, M

Proud of you sir. Your higher power has delivered you. I will be marking my thirteenth year without a drink this year myself.

Youwereexpectingajoke · 31-35, MNew

@HowtoDestroyAngels
13 years is a long time. That's a great achievement and an example for so many other people

Younameit · F

You have all the reasons to smile, this is indeed a happy story. Also welcome back, Irish man.

Youwereexpectingajoke · 31-35, MNew

@Younameit
It is the greatest achievement I've made. Even where I am now pales in comparison to figuring that problem out

Younameit · F

@Youwereexpectingajoke I’m sure it is, addictions are very difficult to overcome. But you did it. And also achieved many other great things in life. Ok, that’s enough niceness for the day.