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bif

(24,267 posts)
Tue Sep 10, 2024, 07:26 AM Sep 2024

Yesterday was my 6th anniversary of sobriety [View all]

Somehow I missed it. I don't really keep track of dates. I must say, it's been an interesting journey.

To all those new to recovery, if I can do it, you can too. Just hang in there. Someone gave me some great advice early on, and I'll always be grateful to her for these words of wisdom:

Don't focus on who you were, but who you want to be.

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Congratulations! I'm at 3 1/2 years and counting... Dennis Donovan Sep 2024 #1
Congrats bif. NoMoreRepugs Sep 2024 #2
Congratulations! AloeVera Sep 2024 #3
Good for you. bullimiami Sep 2024 #4
Keep looking forward. Congratuations, it ain't so easy as some might think. marble falls Sep 2024 #5
Congratulations. Keep on, keepin' on. sinkingfeeling Sep 2024 #6
Congrats, Bif! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #7
34th year of recovery from narcotics. multigraincracker Sep 2024 #8
Congrats to you! We're riding the same anniversary boat. KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2024 #14
Congrats Mark! FalloutShelter Sep 2024 #9
So happy for you! Clouds Passing Sep 2024 #10
Happy anniversary, Bif. You've been sober 2190 days, one day at a time. KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2024 #11
You're a hero.... bleedingulcers Sep 2024 #12
Congratulations! joshdawg Sep 2024 #13
Not all heroes wear capes Dear_Prudence Sep 2024 #15
Congrats. 32 and counting here n/t if..fish..had..wings Sep 2024 #16
Congratulations bif. I'm coming up on 2 years myself. yonder Sep 2024 #17
Buy a big ice cream cone. You deserve it. twodogsbarking Sep 2024 #18
That's my reward! bif Sep 2024 #20
Congratulations!!! Good on you. LoisB Sep 2024 #19
congrats . AllaN01Bear Sep 2024 #21
A real accomplishment. It takes courage. Ramsey Barner Sep 2024 #22
This is a big deal, Bif. Major congratulations! rurallib Sep 2024 #23
I gave up drinking bif Sep 2024 #41
Whatever it takes! Way to go! rurallib Sep 2024 #43
I understand your mixed feelings Rorey Sep 2024 #46
For the longest time, I had a lousy attitude about it. bif Sep 2024 #49
You are where you are Rorey Sep 2024 #56
Congratulations bif! RainCaster Sep 2024 #24
What's 90 in 90? bif Sep 2024 #39
90 meetings in 90 days- always suggested for the newly sober RainCaster Sep 2024 #50
That sounds like an AA thing. bif Sep 2024 #52
It is RainCaster Sep 2024 #53
Whatever works, is my feeling! bif Sep 2024 #54
Congratulations! onecaliberal Sep 2024 #25
Congratulations. Keep going! NNadir Sep 2024 #26
Congratulations 👏 so happy for you 👍 TommieMommy Sep 2024 #27
Congratulations! AltairIV Sep 2024 #28
Happy 6th! mahina Sep 2024 #29
Nicely done bif! Permanut Sep 2024 #30
Good show! ChazInAz Sep 2024 #31
Very happy for you! catrose Sep 2024 #32
Congratulations!! DemonGoddess Sep 2024 #33
Congratulations LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2024 #34
39 for me. last month. I remembered a couple of days later. rzemanfl Sep 2024 #35
Congratulations! Danmel Sep 2024 #36
Congrats! I almost forgot today is mine. 21. johnnyplankton Sep 2024 #37
Congratulations orangecrush Sep 2024 #38
Congrats! Joinfortmill Sep 2024 #40
I'm 71 years old and coming up on four months. Mr.Bill Sep 2024 #42
Good for you, Mr. Bill! Rorey Sep 2024 #45
Good for you!!! Rorey Sep 2024 #44
Keep coming back WmChris Sep 2024 #47
Congratulations bif! sdfernando Sep 2024 #48
Congratulations! One day at a time.....👍🏻 louslobbs Sep 2024 #51
Happy 6th sobriety anniversary! 10 Turtle Day Sep 2024 #55
Thanks for the kind words, everyone! bif Sep 2024 #57
Sorry I missed this, congratulations! Rhiannon12866 Sep 30 #58
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