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Fisher

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Well today is my AA birthday, been sober now 24 years. But for the grace of God, i have not found it necessary to take that first drink today.

Anybody else care to share> It's a struggle for some this time of the year.

Sheldon G.
 
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Happy Birthday and Praise God! I have struggled with alcohol and drugs the majority of my life. Through the Grace of God I have 7 Years sobriety. One day at a time! Thank you Lord and thank you @Fisher for your strength and encouragement, for the struggle is real! God Bless and Merry Christmas.
 
I am lucky, have never had "that" problem. I still have an occasional beer/ drink, maybe a dozen total last year. I may or may not on New Years.

I think you should be proud of yourself, I have a couple of former friends that weren't so lucky. One of them won't even admit he HAS a problem
 
Wow, that is amazing. Congratulations! One year nine months for me. I think the most amazing thing is how the obsession has been removed and I don't struggle with it anymore. As long as I do my part. God bless those that still struggle, I pray they find a way out.
 
Congratulations on your continued success! Both of my parents were "friends" as well, stuck with the meetings and support, and stayed sober for the rest of their lives!
 
Congrats, but why do they call it “Friends of Bill W.”? I see this event on many cruises and never knew what it was for.
 
Wow, that is amazing. Congratulations! One year nine months for me. I think the most amazing thing is how the obsession has been removed and I don't struggle with it anymore. As long as I do my part. God bless those that still struggle, I pray they find a way out.

I was lucky that the urge to drink left me quickly in sobriety, although i did struggle for the first 5 years i was on a dry drunk. I got good sponsors, and went to a meeting every day.
 
More money for other things like Mopars. Thats an addiction in and of itself.
Yes you are right, i don't drink, smoke, do drugs or gamble. Those items right there are a big part of some people's paycheque. Since i sobered up, i have more money for my day to day needs as well as various hobbies i now enjoy.
 
just look at it this way . our government supports alcohol production and consumption because its puts big money in their pockets . so stop yourself and theirs too ! from drinking booze and put a politician out of a job , please don't need booze . it wrecks lives without giving a thought about anyone .
 
I grew up in a drunken violent home plus my mom had a mental illness by today's standards would be bipolar. To be honest, i am surprised we made it out of there alive as kids. It's still painful to think about at times. I thank God everyday when i wake up for my new life.

My dad died 3 years ago a drunk, my mother and sister are well into their addictions, i had to cut both of them out of my life 2 years ago, they are so toxic and dangerous i had to protect myself. I have 2 wonderful children and focus my time and energy on them.
 
Congrats brother! And happy birthday! I have about seven and one half years sober myself. Every male on my dads side of the family had the alcohol issue. They all left us too early. I'm grateful as hell to have been sober for this long! More money for cars!!!! Nice job! Keep it up!
And feel free to message me any time!
 
Happy Birthday and Praise God! I have struggled with alcohol and drugs the majority of my life. Through the Grace of God I have 7 Years sobriety. One day at a time! Thank you Lord and thank you @Fisher for your strength and encouragement, for the struggle is real! God Bless and Merry Christmas.
I am happy that you made it to sobriety and have 7 solid years in, that is a great accomplishment. Keep up the great work.
 
Congratulations to all that kicked the drinking addiction. Guess I'm lucking not have fallen victim to drinking. But I had my own demons, smoked for 38 years. Took me almost dying at the hunting camp Jan 2013 and 20 days in the hospital with double pneumonia to quit. This January will be 6 years without a cigarette. Trouble is, I want one right now as bad as I did 6 years ago? Man does it ever go away?
 
A great accomplishment.
I struggled in my youth, and for some reason or another i lost intrest in it.not 100 per cent,but really dont have the urge.
I still smoke, that is a difficult thing to give up.
 
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