Addiction & Recovery

NNadir

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24. Trust me, I know exactly what you're talking about.

Wed Sep 27, 2023, 01:46 PM

Sep 2023

I've been doing research.

It's not alcohol though; it's something advertised as not being addictive but nonetheless is in the presence of certain genetic states.

I've had two very good friends, alcoholics, who relapsed; both made it in the end.

I know two others who died; one a step brother. If there's any consolation in that horror, no one else died in the crash that killed him; no one else was involved.

I'm fully aware of just how difficult it is and you are justifiably proud of your success.

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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

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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

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Congrats ! cate94 Sep 2023 #40

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29 years Daylily Sep 2023 #41

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Kudos to you. 3catwoman3 Sep 2023 #52

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"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

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What a wonderful milestone! MLAA Sep 2023 #61

Double amen to that! Permanut Sep 2023 #74

Yes.👏👏👏👏 irisblue Sep 2023 #64

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Congratulations! And you've certainly earned your celebration! Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 #81

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You're more than welcome - well deserved! Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 #83

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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