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  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,875
    Very well done. Im 5 months tomorrow  which seems a short time but a very long time.  I quit pot a few months back also . Im sober . I know  how hard it is so . 2 years is a massive deal . I really love the  kindness here.


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,799
    hedonist said:
    deadendp said:
    There is a soberversary to acknowledge today.  I won't out the person, but I hope that they know how much I love them and how proud I am of them.  Brings me to tears.  (No, really it does! :wipes tears from eyes:) Jump on out if you wanna and let me give you a big, fat hug!  
    Thank you, my dear friend.  One of these days, IN PERSON, dammit.

    Yup, more than 30 pounds less of me, a damaged liver for life and all the physical and mental shit that goes with it.

    But, I have my life back.  My clarity.  Myself.

    With that came the sobering - haha -  knowledge that I'm an alcoholic (something my own mother has yet to acknowledge - the shame!!), and always will be.  I'm not necessarily proud of that, but it's part of the deal now.

    My level of missing a bigass scotch, neat, is outweighed by my resolve and fear of ever drinking again.  I'm not ready to die yet.

    So...two years and counting :)

    https://youtu.be/RmC7m34E_3U
    Congratulations on hitting this mark through the day by day efforts.  Bravo!
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    Jedi, :hug: x 1000 

    Rob, Keep hanging in there. We're here for you. Gotta reach out sometimes though. 

    Often! :smile: I found I had tucked one of the Wrigley 16 Kinder Eggs away. (Whoops.) K loved it! Made her skip the chocolate though. I believe she got a mouse. 
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Immeasurable thank-you's for the friendships.  You're my anchors at times.

    And Rob, five months is fantastic!  Keep hanging in and hanging on until you find your own way.  You will.
  • GlowGirl
    GlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 12,062
    hedonist said:
    deadendp said:
    There is a soberversary to acknowledge today.  I won't out the person, but I hope that they know how much I love them and how proud I am of them.  Brings me to tears.  (No, really it does! :wipes tears from eyes:) Jump on out if you wanna and let me give you a big, fat hug!  
    Thank you, my dear friend.  One of these days, IN PERSON, dammit.

    Yup, more than 30 pounds less of me, a damaged liver for life and all the physical and mental shit that goes with it.

    But, I have my life back.  My clarity.  Myself.

    With that came the sobering - haha -  knowledge that I'm an alcoholic (something my own mother has yet to acknowledge - the shame!!), and always will be.  I'm not necessarily proud of that, but it's part of the deal now.

    My level of missing a bigass scotch, neat, is outweighed by my resolve and fear of ever drinking again.  I'm not ready to die yet.

    So...two years and counting :)

    https://youtu.be/RmC7m34E_3U
    Congrats on your two years of sobriety. That demonstrates immense strength and courage. Much respect!!
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,306
    fantastic!!!

    am currently attending a 10th anniversary meeting for the Inside Job group in Poland via zoom with a former member here....
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Thanks!

    And congrats to the member, mickey.
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,306
    edited May 2020
    hedonist said:
    Thanks!

    And congrats to the member, mickey.
    its the group anniversary. he stumbled onto the thread in Sept 09. been sober since.

    its humbling to think , I started this for largely selfish reasons.  Several folks found it and used it as a launch pad to a better way of living.

    one of the results are an english speaking meeting in SW  Poland that gave birth to another several hours away from that town. and most recently a second english meeting was started out of the first in the same town.

    and pearl jam was a conduit for it......

    coincidence? I think not. 

    I believe it was a god thing or cosmic alchemy for sure.....

    I continue to stand in awe of it.
    Post edited by mickeyrat on
    _____________________________________SIGNATURE________________________________________________

    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Well, music ignited my marriage, and many precious bonds here.  It’s wonderful so many have been helped by it, even as a launching pad toward the better. 

    Love of music is universal, as is love itself. 
  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    hedonist said:
    deadendp said:
    There is a soberversary to acknowledge today.  I won't out the person, but I hope that they know how much I love them and how proud I am of them.  Brings me to tears.  (No, really it does! :wipes tears from eyes:) Jump on out if you wanna and let me give you a big, fat hug!  
    Thank you, my dear friend.  One of these days, IN PERSON, dammit.

    Yup, more than 30 pounds less of me, a damaged liver for life and all the physical and mental shit that goes with it.

    But, I have my life back.  My clarity.  Myself.

    With that came the sobering - haha -  knowledge that I'm an alcoholic (something my own mother has yet to acknowledge - the shame!!), and always will be.  I'm not necessarily proud of that, but it's part of the deal now.

    My level of missing a bigass scotch, neat, is outweighed by my resolve and fear of ever drinking again.  I'm not ready to die yet.

    So...two years and counting :)

    https://youtu.be/RmC7m34E_3U
    Happy Soberversary to you Hedo!

    My sincere congratulations to everyone who has been able to maintain their sobriety through good times and bad.  I’m sending all of you warm thoughts and wishes for continued sobriety. 
    "What the CANUCK happened?!? - Esquimalt Barber Shop
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Thanks, Fifth!
  • Hobbes
    Hobbes Pacific Northwest Posts: 6,438
    Happy 2 years, beautiful Hedo!

    Now that's something worth celebrating. :triumph:
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,868
    Congrats Hedo on 2 years. 
    Keep up the good work and stay well.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Thank you!  I am thankful.
  • jerparker20
    jerparker20 St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,528
    Congrats to those holding it down during these crazy times. 

    I’ll hit 36 weeks sober on Thursday. 
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,306
    jerparker20 said:
    Congrats to those holding it down during these crazy times. 

    I’ll hit 36 weeks sober on Thursday. 
    thats great. hold on though. 37th week is the toughest....

    may I ask the basis for your decision?
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,875
    Im still finding every week tough. 
    It really is an every day job. 


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,306
    lastexitlondon said:
    Im still finding every week tough. 
    It really is an every day job. 
    and each day you go to bed sober is another success in and of itself.....
    _____________________________________SIGNATURE________________________________________________

    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,875
    That is true 


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,306
    lastexitlondon said:
    That is true 
    so try to keep your focus on that
    _____________________________________SIGNATURE________________________________________________

    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14

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