Today is 28 years sober. To the newcomer: it can be done just taking it one day at a time and then shazzam you have your first year, then your second year, and you realize that life is awesome no matter what the challenges because YOU are a miracle.
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Well said, Ally. Congratulations. This is very inspiring
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Aww thank you! Wishing you joy, serenity and prosperity in your recovery journey.
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Cool
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write. Wishing you a peaceful and joyful recovery one day at a time.
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Happy birthday Ally 
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Hey thank you so much and to one and all...in recovery, we are born anew!
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Happy Anniversary!
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Thank you. Just made 2 years clean April 28th. Yur rite! It gets better.
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Fantastic.
Happy birthday
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Congratulations, Ally!
Thank you for your inspiring message.
During your first few years, especially-
How did you balance the gratitude in relation to being so glad that you are-became sober…with some regrets about the past?
Specifically, lost time ( if applicable ).
By focusing on the present, I guess?
I will remember that you shared this today, Ally.
Again, congratulations to you!
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Awesome, Devon! I am glad you are here on this earth to inspire others who think they can't make 2 years.
Thank you. Blessings
Sarim. Here's my humble answer and I hope it answers your question...Nothing happens to us in the past it happens for us. If I allow the past to intrude on my present, it's toxic nostalgia and steals one's spontaneity and joy in the present. The day I made the decision to remain sober and started to take my life day by day, the promises of AA manifested in my life. Why fish in the unproductive waters of the past when one can cast into a blitz and fulfill one's potential. Gratitude, planning, and letting go of attachments quells my ego and grounds me. Meditation, meetings and honesty reminds me I have to take it day by day.
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Congratulations Ally
28 years that is freaking awesome. I’m so proud of you. Thank you for the foundation. 
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Hi Troy, thank you so much! It's comments like yours and the fellowship that keeps me sober. I thank you!
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It is my pleasure, but you did all the work
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Thank you for your message and post today and wow on your sobriety. So true, no matter how many days you have each one is a gift - string a few together and boom. There you are with some sobriety under your belt one day at a time.
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How very kind of you for taking the time to write. This is the beauty of sobriety...people reaching out to others to inspire, to share their experience , strength, and hope. Thank you!
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