2 year sobriety birthday the other day and I couldn’t be happier. The space that not using has given me to do the work and face my issues has allowed me to be confident in myself to start something new and give myself some focus.
I think about using a lot, I fantasize everyday but it is nothing compared to managing the lying, strategizing the next drink, or hiding my addiction. It was my everything and now it isn’t and that is what makes me happy. I have something more to focus on.
Thank you to everyone who posts and I read, thank you to everyone who shares their struggles so I can not feel lonely thank you for being strong. You matter to me.
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Congrats Ryan. May you continue to stay mindful of the consequences of using. We addicts/alcoholics seem to have a built in forgetter in our brains. I find apps like Loosid very helpful in staying connected. Keep up the good work brother
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It's almost surreal to think about how far you've made it!
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Congrats Ryan!
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Congratulations on 2 years
That’s a big deal,,, keep going
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This is a great platform to stay connected, you are so right. I try to remember that for decades I was able to lie to everyone , mostly to myself, and say I was ok. I try to remember that I always need to be putting in the work.
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That's fantastic, Ryan!
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Congratulations to you!! I am so happy for you!!! I pray that I get to where you are!! I’m 7 months clean and sober !!
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Congrats. May you have many more days
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Boom! Happy Anniversary, Ryan.
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Congratulations!!
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