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October 24th, 2020, 06:01 PM
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7 years :)
Greetings, my friends.
This is my annual check-in... I am 7 years sober and I have no intention of going back to the chaos and misery that made up my life in the years leading up to my 'rock bottom'.
There has been loss and turmoil in the past 7 years as well... but, I am so much better equipped now to deal with it. As always, this post isn't for bragging rights, but rather to encourage anyone struggling with the beast. It IS possible and it IS worth it. YOU are worth it.
I wish you all a happy and sober 24 hours, I hope you have a friend you can call when the going gets tough, and I implore you to dust yourself off and get back up, should you have tripped and face planted. You can do it. I screwed around for years, half assed and with ever increased self loathing and regret. I cannot overstate this: If I can get sober, you can as well.
Take care of yourself and be kind to yourself 
Love, always... Gina
Okay, WHO put a stop payment on my reality check?
Winning since October 24th, 2013
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October 24th, 2020, 09:48 PM
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Forum Subscriber.
Re: 7 years :)

Originally Posted by
sunshine_gg
Greetings, my friends.
This is my annual check-in... I am 7 years sober and I have no intention of going back to the chaos and misery that made up my life in the years leading up to my 'rock bottom'.
There has been loss and turmoil in the past 7 years as well... but, I am so much better equipped now to deal with it. As always, this post isn't for bragging rights, but rather to encourage anyone struggling with the beast. It IS possible and it IS worth it. YOU are worth it.
I wish you all a happy and sober 24 hours, I hope you have a friend you can call when the going gets tough, and I implore you to dust yourself off and get back up, should you have tripped and face planted. You can do it. I screwed around for years, half assed and with ever increased self loathing and regret. I cannot overstate this:
If I can get sober, you can as well.
Take care of yourself and be kind to yourself
Love, always... Gina
Inspirational post Gina, these posts make the forum worth while........
Regards,
Bacman.
I am not a Doctor - I am an alcoholic.
Thoughts expressed here are my own, often poorly put together and littered with atrocious grammar and spelling.
AF since 2nd January 2016.
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October 25th, 2020, 02:18 AM
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Registered User.
Re: 7 years :)
Hey Gina, a blast from the past, so delighted to see your post this news this morning, great stuff, you have made my day.
Ethanol is a toxic chemical, why would I drink it?
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October 25th, 2020, 05:07 AM
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Re: 7 years :)
Sunny Ggggggggggggg, 
Well done and a cake for you.
It could be worse, I could be filing.
AF since 7/7/2009
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October 25th, 2020, 03:08 PM
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Forum Subscriber.
Re: 7 years :)
Hi GG! Beautiful stuff.
Congrat's on 7 years sober. Wowza! great to see u as always. Take care. x
'I am part of all that I have met, yet all experience is an arch wherethro', gleams that untravelled world whose margins fade, forever and forever when I move'
Zen soul Warrior. Freedom today-
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