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Sobriety
Well today, the 11th is my 5th anniversary of sobriety. Havn't touched a drop, No AA required, no support group needed, just the memory of a very disappointed little girl and the promise that her daddy would never drink again.
Just thought I would brag a little. My neighbor wants to celebrate with a kegger. 
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It is something to be proud of. Most people think addictions are for weak people. As a former druggie and smoker I know the cravings. Don't do either any more. Of course at 57 after heart surgery it is easier to resist than at a younger partying age. Good luck on your future sobriety.
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Congrats Rick. Just passed 14 months myself. It feels great.
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Congratulations!
I have been on and off the wagon for a few months now... amazed at how much better I feel when I am not drinking. Or maybe I should say how crappy I feel the day after I "splurge". I think AA is a great system for some people... I'm not using them because I still want the liberty to imbibe now and then. I have managed to string a few weeks together at a time on my own. I live alone so I have to motivate myself... and the cats don't seem to care if I drink or not... stupid cats!
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Good man!
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07-11-2009, 04:04 PM
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Congrats Rick, that is awesome. Children really change us.
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07-11-2009, 04:11 PM
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Congrats. Someday will take the plunge.
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07-11-2009, 04:22 PM
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Rehab is for quitters.
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07-11-2009, 04:34 PM
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Good for you! If you haven't found out all ready it's the best decision you will ever make. Keep it going.
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07-11-2009, 04:38 PM
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wow! rick, very cool. Good for you
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07-11-2009, 04:41 PM
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Happy Sober Birthday!
11 years here. Don
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07-11-2009, 04:56 PM
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Congrats Rick and everyone else here who have kicked the habit! Although I have never had a problem with alcohol, I lost 100 pounds a few years ago. My addiction to food was a very difficult thing to overcome, particularly in social situations, so I can appreciate your struggles and the difficulty of putting aside momentary pleasures for a enhanced, enriched, and greatly lengthened life. Again, good job everyone!!
Michael
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07-11-2009, 04:58 PM
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Congrats Rick! Well done.
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07-11-2009, 05:37 PM
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Cool dude, Blow your horn all you want on that one
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07-11-2009, 06:24 PM
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27 years without a single drop or puff.
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07-11-2009, 06:38 PM
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Congrats Rick. I've seen others struggle with this and know how hard it is. You have good reason to be very proud.
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07-11-2009, 06:46 PM
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Congrats and happy "birthday" Rick!
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07-11-2009, 07:54 PM
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Since being diagnosed with type 2, drinking didn't makes sense. But then, it never did make sense...but it sure was fun once in a while. Not so fun other times...
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07-11-2009, 07:56 PM
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My father passed a few years ago. Kicking booze was his most difficult and significant achievement. He was a big time AA guy, went from a newbie in the program to running meetings and mentoring people for many years. I think he had close to 30 years when he died.
Good job and best of luck.
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07-11-2009, 08:07 PM
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Congrats Rick! Althought I've never had a problem like that, I've known some who had/do. I admire anyone who has the guts, fortitude and just plain will to kick it. Drinking makes up one of those small parts of life that can be lived without.
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