I have friends and people I don’t even know tell

Recovery
#21

BB tells me that “the age of miracles” is still here. Looks like that is correct.

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#22

We are all miraculous!

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#23

Thank you for e reminder that it is only my selfish ego that makes me believe that I am the “only one who knows” what I am going through. In active addiction I more more fearful of the loneliness killing me before the substance- it was in recovery that I learned I am never alone. Not only because I will always have my HP, but because there is solidarity and camaraderie when there’s a group fighting the same fight and that have a common goal. I have forgotten that, many times-thank you.

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#24

Change is possible & you are living proof. So incredibly happy for you!!!:sparkling_heart:

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#25

Well said g, truth :point_up:t4:

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#26

Thank you !

#27

Most definitely!

#28

Thank you so much!

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#29

Hey thanks

#30

Thank you so much I really appreciate that

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#31

I agree 100%

#32

Thank you so much! :slight_smile:

#33

Was thinking "it's crazy that these pictures are of the same person", but then realized it really isnt the "same person" Great job my dude.

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#34

I think we all have experienced some complacency I know myself probably more times than I can even count lol and unfortunately with time away from all the chaos it’s easy to forget just how bad things really were and that’s where daily reprieve comes in. Your absolutely right , having that group of others who empathize and don’t judge that you can bring whatever adversities you may be facing at that time is a true blessing ! Thank you for your comment and if you find yourself thinking you don’t have anybody again just know you have me and can always reach out.

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#35

Wow! Reading that literally gave me chills . That statement was so profound and hit me hard. It’s not that I couldn’t see the changes I’ve made physical or mental or how I treat others but realizing that version of me died with the needle and God gave me a new life and I don’t think until just now I’ve ever looked at it that way at all thank you for that

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#36

Dude! Yes! Well said! We’re all miracles! And that’s a fact!

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#37

Thank you Randy! I couldn’t agree more !

#38

Thank you so much !:slight_smile:

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#39

You are kind. Rebuilding a sober life is difficult, as is creating those “safety nets.”
I Definitely have that “built in forgetter”-even in active addiction i normalize things l thought I would have never experienced, all to protect the disease. It’s truly fascinating how the mind fabricates a false sense of reality to survive. I am excited and thrilled to be embarking on the journey again, it’s about time I show up to my own party!

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#40

Yep, before and after pictures can tell their own story. I have my before and after pics on the sober spotlight, along with some of my story. When I show other women struggling with alcohol my pics, their mouths just about hit the floor. I keep my rehab intake photo in my phone, so I can have a reminder of my last drunk.