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08-13-2008, 11:37 AM
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Mia,
I am glad to hear you gave yourself a reality check. Having a job you actually love is such a blessing and a great goal for staying AF. I love my job and the opportunity it brings for me and my family and AL was a great reward after work for a job well done. I found that it became merely habit to come home and pour a drink where now I am conscious of making sure I have better options to engage with when I get home. I'm sending you positive thoughts and I hope you continue to be strong!
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"Only those who want to stop being an alcoholic will stop being an alcoholic. " - Claude Steiner 
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08-14-2008, 12:00 AM
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Wow akgirl I never thought of myself as an inspiration to anyone. Thankyou you soooo much for that. You made me shed a tear. And yes I gave up drinking when I was just 20. then picked up at 28. Have not stopped now Im turning 45 this year yikes. I' on day 3 AF today and I am already starting to feel the benefits of not drinking. And 8 years I know I can be that stong again!!
Thanks 4theboyz for your kind words I can feel them working. Thankyou everyone. I want to be able to start helping others on this site We can do it One day at a time.
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08-14-2008, 12:27 AM
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8 years is totally amazing! You can do it again and you are an inspiration for those of us who can't muster a lousy 6 months without some form of rehab or isolation! I think you should not be so hard on yourself, but know that you can do it again.
When I look in the mirror these days it really scares me... 45 years old and looking more like 60. The alcohol has drug me down yet I am still trying to get another AF day! I wish you the best and I believe in your ability to do it again! Nothing to fear but fear itself.... I know that sounds like a load of crap, but there may be some truth in it! Blessings and best wishes,
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FROGZ~
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08-14-2008, 01:02 AM
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Welcome Mia,
You are in good company...and you're already on your 3rd day AF! That is such a good start already! We'd love to have you march with us on this journey. Come to this site often and we'll be here to talk. It is great therapy and you can learn so much. I look forward to getting to know you better. kriger Day 9
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AF since August 5, 2008 "People usually fail when they are on the verge of success. So give as much care to the end as to the beginning." Lao-Tzu 
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08-20-2008, 08:45 AM
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Hi Mia, congratulations on AF for 8 years?!! Wow, what a fantastic achievement! I have 7 years and 364 days to catch up to you!!
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“I am playing all the right notes... But not necessarily in the right order.....”
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08-24-2008, 07:44 PM
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Keep the faith Mia
I know the feelings you are having about hating yourself in the morning after a binge. This is my first time on the site and I told myself I am going to stop and I have had enough.
We can do it!! Signing on this forum is a good start right? Hope you are feeling better. 
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