I haven’t had a drink in almost 2 years now,

Recovery
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I haven’t had a drink in almost 2 years now, and rarely even think about it.

But we had a cold rainy night Sunday in Colorado. I wanted to be tromping around back home in Brooklyn on a cold rainy night, and drinking whiskey so bad. Rarely do I ever want to be back in NYC. But the lights, rain and cold brought it back.

So I bought a big gulp cherry coke. Everything became ok.

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#2

HeII yeah man.

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#3

I can relate 100% but mine would be Queens. In NJ now. Glad you enjoyed a nice soda!

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#4

That’s awesome, way to stay strong! :blush:

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#5

Way to go!

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#6

Great job!!!!

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#7

Heck yes! Sodas fill that void for me too :raised_hands:

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#8

Nice move my man!

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#9

This is awesome! We do recover :raised_hands:t2: keep it up!

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#10

Ice cold Coca Cola for me :yum:

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#11

Thanks y’all. Just a fleeting moment, but it was a strong one. Did I miss the booze or just that lifestyle? Most likely just the latter. I used to slam soda when bartending sober, so just went for it again. Thanks for celebrating it with me here.

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#12

Congratulations Patrick! It is a tough journey but I am glad you are making it through!

#13

Awesome. Love the head fake re past in Brooklyn. I get those. One time in winter I walked Paul Reveres ride in Boston (it's painted red on the ground) and stopped off and drank beers at pubs. I was 21. Sometimes the red path disappeared under the snow. It was my first experience being on my own and going out drinking in a cool place. And I'm okay with doing it again now and getting hot chocolate or a cappuccino. We can still relive the good moments in our minds eye :eye: but benefit from all the growth at the same time. Loved this. Thanks.