nolen
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Friday, June 6, 2014 6:52:23 PM
One day at a time 🇨🇮 Thanks to God, Bill, Bob and a heck of a lot of good people they put in my life.
Weapon X
Friday, June 6, 2014 7:00:51 PM
Cograts Nolen, keep taking every day as they come, July 1 will be 21 yrs for me.
MACS
Friday, June 6, 2014 7:03:28 PM

One day at a time 🇨🇮 Thanks to God, Bill, Bob and a heck of a lot of good people they put in my life.

nolen wrote:

Keep up the good work, sir. Both of my brothers are alcoholics. One is also a heroin addict. Alcohol and drugs will eff your life up if you can't control yourself. For some people, moderation is not an option. I congratulate you on being a man who knows his limitations. Stay strong.

I'm a binge drinker. I over do it when I do it, but it's occasional and never when I have work or other obligations.

Mithrandir
Friday, June 6, 2014 7:15:11 PM
Great job Nolen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BTW, it is refreshing to hear you thank

God for helping you through the tough times.

Maranatha!

nolen
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Friday, June 6, 2014 7:15:40 PM
Thanks Bro's!

Weapon - 21yrs!!! That's an amazing thing for people with body chemistry like us.

Sled
Friday, June 6, 2014 7:32:30 PM
Congrats. My best friend od on this day in 2000. I seen him at my home group earlier in that week. I've been clean for 26 years. Stay plugged in.
JadeRose
Friday, June 6, 2014 7:34:11 PM
Rock on, Brother. 12 years in October, God willing.
MACS
Friday, June 6, 2014 7:36:52 PM

Rock on, Brother. 12 years in October, God willing.

JadeRose wrote:

God is willing. It's YOUR discipline that's in question. Stay STRONG, son.

nolen
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Friday, June 6, 2014 8:02:02 PM
So sorry for your loss Sled, I found my best friend dead from an OD. I haven't yet gotten over it, just learned to live with it.

JadeRose, 11yrs and 12 in October... just amazing! Congrat's 🇨🇮

There are so many of us on this board, it's very encouraging.

JadeRose
Saturday, June 7, 2014 12:42:14 PM

God is willing. It's YOUR discipline that's in question. Stay STRONG, son.

MACS wrote:

Actually, Brother, it ain't Strength that keeps me sober. It's memory and a willingness to turn it over. I STILL have urges. Not a lot but it happens. I don't GUT my way through them with strength...I WOULD fail if that was it. I remember what was like and what it's like now. My life is better sober. It was shit drunk. As long as I remember that and be humble before God, I am good and believe I will continue to be.

Not arguing with you......I appreciate the encouragement .

JadeRose
Saturday, June 7, 2014 12:43:15 PM

So sorry for your loss Sled, I found my best friend dead from an OD. I haven't yet gotten over it, just learned to live with it.

JadeRose, 11yrs and 12 in October... just amazing! Congrat's 🇨🇮

There are so many of us on this board, it's very encouraging.

nolen wrote:

Yep...lots of good sober time.

TMCTLT
Saturday, June 7, 2014 1:07:04 PM
=d> =d> =d> =d> =d> well done Gentlemen, I'm sure it isn't easy...keep up the good work and great attitudes.
nolen
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Saturday, June 7, 2014 5:19:32 PM
Thanks Paul, that means a lot.
nolen
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Saturday, June 7, 2014 5:21:24 PM

Actually, Brother, it ain't Strength that keeps me sober. It's memory and a willingness to turn it over. I STILL have urges. Not a lot but it happens. I don't GUT my way through them with strength...I WOULD fail if that was it. I remember what was like and what it's like now. My life is better sober. It was shit drunk. As long as I remember that and be humble before God, I am good and believe I will continue to be.

Not arguing with you......I appreciate the encouragement .

JadeRose wrote:

It's a baffling concept - "Surrender to win" but it's the only thing that has worked for me.

frozenphoenix1
Saturday, June 7, 2014 5:31:05 PM
Congrats to all of you that have been successful and may you continue your success.

My wifes grandfather, and the closest to a grandfather i had, was to be presented his 33 year medal a week after he unexpectedly passed. His group all chipped in and paid to have 33 year medals to hand to all of the grandkids as a reminder of his commitment to them and his community.

He and I were smoking buddies and I still beat myself up for not just going to meet him for a smoke the week before he passed.

Puffnstuff79
Saturday, June 7, 2014 6:15:50 PM
As a witness to what it can be like and as an ex-substance abuse counselor I commend you. 8 years, and all the others with time in their wings, I congratulate you all and pray for each one of you who may still be struggling with it currently. God bless
nolen
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Sunday, June 8, 2014 8:46:20 AM
Thanks Fro and Puff, much appreciated 🇨🇮
Buckwheat
Sunday, June 8, 2014 9:00:49 AM
D-Day for you. Congrats and stay strong!! =d> =d>
shaun341
Sunday, June 8, 2014 9:12:50 AM
Congratulations to Nolen and everyone else that has posted their everyday struggles with this. Its not an easy fight and I commend you for kicking its azz everyday!
JadeRose
Sunday, June 8, 2014 11:25:39 AM

It's a baffling concept - "Surrender to win" but it's the only thing that has worked for me.

nolen wrote:

Yep...and it's impossible to describe to a "normy". I struggled for 5 years trying to get sober. And then I finally hit bottom and gave up....truly gave up my will. I've never had another drink. I thank God that my bottom was not the grave as it is for so many.

8 years...11 years...33 years......makes no difference. While I see nothing wrong with celebrating these milestones, the only chip that ever mattered to me was my 24 hour chip. Yesterday's sobriety is meaningless.......tomorrows is not guaranteed.......We are sober today and THAT, my friend, is the ONLY thing that matters.

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