Happy third birthday to me.
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Amazing story Charlee and my props to you for going through the fires of hell and making it out the other side. I've struggled with my own demons, made it through too, but not with the grace and success that you have. MY RESPECT
Your story is very inspiring; thank you for sharing it with us. And good on you for your 3-year milestone!
Just curious, what works the best for you to stay on the wagon? Some people say support and someone to talk too. I’ve heard good things about al-anon. But it must take a lot of gritty self-discipline to just say no when the urge or opportunity presents itself. Wondering what sort of mental paradigms, routines, and rituals people have found effective to get past their temptations.
A divorced buddy hit rock bottom 5 yrs ago. Almost OD’d. His best friend dragged his drugged-up ass into rehab. He stuck with it. 5 yrs clean now. New GF, New Truck, New Fishing Rod, fresh lease on life. For him I know that having a kind woman in his life that loves him provided something worth living for, something to stay clean for. Maybe it’s about finding some kind of enduring purpose that anchors us, and reinforces a better path.
Support from others, AA helped a lot. LOTS of therapy. Learning to realize that I deserve better and my friends deserved a better version of me.
I'll make exceptions for two gorgeous women in the same bed.
But seriously, congratulations on 3 years of sobriety. I've known too many people who denied they had a major problem until it was too late.
in 10 days I will celebrate my 5 years of being alcohol free.
I didn't quit when I was a daily drinker but when I seen someone who was and soon after quit for good.
I realized my body, me and those around me deserve the best version of me.
Congrats on your 3years
I didn't quit when I was a daily drinker but when I seen someone who was and soon after quit for good.
I realized my body, me and those around me deserve the best version of me.
Congrats on your 3years
Well done Charlee. It's an achievement worth celebrating. I have always found your posts to be intelligent and thoughtful. look forward to meeting up someday.
Congratulations! I'm glad things are going so well for you. Keep on being awesome! 
That's really an achievement Charlee. You have shown to the world that you have key to success and key to better life within yourself.
