This picture popped up on my memories this morning and it made me really reflect. In this picture i am scoring someone who flew from Taiwan to California to get a specialty coffee license that is both prestigious and expensive to get. What he didn’t know was i was in the middle of a withdrawal and all i could think about was getting out of there and getting a drink to stop the shakes. That vacant stare on my face? Me trying to focus on literally anything to stay standing. That week was awful, but i made it through.
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I wouldn't have guessed. Way to power through!
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Looking back at old pics brings up a lot of emotions. Let gratitude be what you feel the most. How blessed are we to be where we are today!!
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Keep going there's 
in numbers ,and meetings help
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Boy, can I relate to that! Being at work, going through withdrawals and just desperately attempting to put on a game face to just get through it. Good for you for reflecting on that time in a positive way! Onward!
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Google photos can be scary keeping tabs on our memories, but sometimes its a good reminder of our life struggles and where you're at now. Glad you found the strength to stay sober and realizing your downfalls. We're only human after all.
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But look at you now 
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Wow your story gave me flashbacks of a handful of times I was in the exact same condition but probably worse, I'm a Heroin addict and an alcoholic. I've suffered through withdrawal symptoms for both of these substances at once. I would use Benzos to calm down the withdrawals. Glad you are doing great now with 4+ years sober.
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How hard is it to brew coffee?