Happy Birthday Dad!

My dad would be 64 today. He passed from cirrhosis at 62 and I was diagnosed with end stage renal disease that same year at 32. It is a brutal and painful family disease but in recovery I know the torment when still stuck inside it.

My living amends to him and myself is to stay sober for another day. It's all we can do and it's tremendous.

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He would be very proud of you for changing your life for the better. Well done Melissa!!

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:pray::peace_symbol:❤‍🩹

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Thank you :two_hearts:

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That’s wonderful Melissa. Keep up the good work. One day at a time. Dad would be so proud. My brother passed at 33 from cirrhosis I knew I didn’t want that and by miracle I will have 2 years on October 3, 2022. Not always easy but won’t give up the fight. :pray::heart:

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Your brother would be proud of you as well! Congratulations to you :clap: :heart:!!

Beautiful post sober sister. Much love to you. I love your living amends.

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That is beautiful. I quit to be there for my daughters. Now I live every day for them. Happy Birthday to your dad.

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Love you!

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What a beautiful and inspiring message. Thank-you.

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Awesome tribute! I was a Saluki too!

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I’m sure that makes him happy. Keep up the good work!

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Thanks so much for sharing today Melissa, this is inspiring :pray::heart:

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That’s so beautiful ..

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Thank you! So amazing to find connections and shared experiences in recovery :heart::raised_hands: !

Thank you all for your touching :pray: messages and support. It brought tears to my eyes and would move my dad as well :heart:‍:adhesive_bandage::heart:.

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