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29 years sober today.. [View all] Permanut Sep 2023 OP
Congratulations, a very great milestone. Irish_Dem Sep 2023 #1
It is important. Permanut Sep 2023 #11
Exactly. Irish_Dem Sep 2023 #15
Alcoholics Anonymous was a lifesaver.. Permanut Sep 2023 #21
For decades AA has been by far the most effective treatment leading to alcohol abstinence. Irish_Dem Sep 2023 #27
A variety of groups is good! ChazInAz Sep 2023 #28
I hear ya there . Permanut Sep 2023 #55
Yep! ChazInAz Sep 2023 #79
Overeaters Anonymous (another 12 step group) saved my life. Stuart G Oct 2023 #87
Wow... congratulations ! FalloutShelter Sep 2023 #2
Hey, I'm celebrating! Permanut Sep 2023 #12
As you absolutely should. FalloutShelter Sep 2023 #18
Good for you! Bayard Sep 2023 #3
Thank you, Bayard. Permanut Sep 2023 #13
Congratulations. Such an accomplishment. sinkingfeeling Sep 2023 #4
Thank you, sinking feeling.. Permanut Sep 2023 #14
Bravo! Well done you! 💙 sprinkleeninow Sep 2023 #5
Taking a bow.. Permanut Sep 2023 #22
... sprinkleeninow Sep 2023 #26
CONGRATULATIONS to you. ProudMNDemocrat Sep 2023 #6
Well said.. Permanut Sep 2023 #34
A wonderful testimony. SWBTATTReg Sep 2023 #7
Thanks, SWBTATTReg! Permanut Sep 2023 #20
Congrats. NNadir Sep 2023 #8
I failed three times before.. Permanut Sep 2023 #19
Trust me, I know exactly what you're talking about. NNadir Sep 2023 #24
Thanks, NNadir.. Permanut Sep 2023 #39
Congratulations. And may there be many, many more anniversaries niyad Sep 2023 #9
Thanks niyad for the good wishes.. Permanut Sep 2023 #17
I am 76 and was stunned to realize on my anniversary last month that I have now been sober rzemanfl Sep 2023 #10
Hey, rzmanfl, nice quit ya got going there.. Permanut Sep 2023 #16
Happy Daylily Sep 2023 #46
+++ llashram Sep 2023 #23
Exactly right, Iishram.. Permanut Sep 2023 #36
BRAVO! fierywoman Sep 2023 #25
I have a thing for carbonated beverages. Mainly straight cola and cola with other flavors. sprinkleeninow Sep 2023 #30
I'm loving San Pellegrino as a treat. Have you tried stevia as a sweetener? fierywoman Sep 2023 #53
No I haven't tried it. Kinda hesitant. sprinkleeninow Sep 2023 #80
Thanks, fierywoman! Permanut Sep 2023 #37
Congratulations! What an inspiration Chicagogrl1 Sep 2023 #29
Thanks, Chicagogrl1! Permanut Sep 2023 #58
Fantastic!!! Yay! Life IS completely different sober, and well worth it! Congratulations! Goddessartist Sep 2023 #31
Thanks, Goddess artist! Permanut Sep 2023 #62
Absolutely. I understand that all too well. Blessings! Goddessartist Sep 2023 #72
Congratulations! soldierant Sep 2023 #32
Thanks soldierant! Permanut Sep 2023 #48
EXCELLENT!!! calimary Sep 2023 #33
I ain't gonna argue with you, calimary.. Permanut Sep 2023 #63
Congrats. 29 years sober. Can only imagine the mental fortitude it took. n/t iluvtennis Sep 2023 #35
Thank, iluvtennis! Permanut Sep 2023 #54
Congratulations! Hit 20 years 2 weeks ago myself. johnnyplankton Sep 2023 #38
Twenty years is a HUGE one.. Permanut Sep 2023 #42
Awesome Daylily Sep 2023 #44
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Congrats ! cate94 Sep 2023 #40
Thanks, cate94! Permanut Sep 2023 #43
29 years Daylily Sep 2023 #41
Thanks, Daylily.. Permanut Sep 2023 #45
Happy birthday! Warpy Sep 2023 #50
Thanks Warpy! Permanut Sep 2023 #65
Kudos to you. 3catwoman3 Sep 2023 #52
Thanks, 3catwoman3! Permanut Sep 2023 #67
Congratulations WmChris Sep 2023 #56
Thanks, WmChris! Permanut Sep 2023 #66
"Good Start" BlueIdaho Sep 2023 #57
That's exactly what my Sister told me.. Permanut Sep 2023 #68
You are singing my tune. BlueIdaho Sep 2023 #70
Way to go, all of you. Humbling indeed. twodogsbarking Sep 2023 #59
Thanks, twodogsbarking! Permanut Sep 2023 #69
Congratulations BrownsFan4Ever Sep 2023 #60
Thanks BrownsFan4Ever.. Permanut Sep 2023 #73
What a wonderful milestone! MLAA Sep 2023 #61
Double amen to that! Permanut Sep 2023 #74
Yes.👏👏👏👏 irisblue Sep 2023 #64
Thanks irisblue! Permanut Sep 2023 #75
Congratulations... Tikki Sep 2023 #71
Thanks Tikki! Permanut Sep 2023 #76
Congrats! Bristlecone Sep 2023 #77
Thanks, Bristlecone! Permanut Sep 2023 #78
Congratulations! And you've certainly earned your celebration! Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 #81
Thanks Rhiannnon12866! Permanut Sep 2023 #82
You're more than welcome - well deserved! Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 #83
Congratulations! Diamond_Dog Sep 2023 #84
Thanks Diamond Dog! Permanut Sep 2023 #85
Love your Sgt. Schultz! Diamond_Dog Sep 2023 #86
Congratulations! cate94 Oct 2023 #88
Okay, so from somebody who's been there.. Permanut Oct 2023 #89
Congratulations Permanut !!!! Stuart G Oct 2023 #90
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