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365 Days to 12 Years Sober!!


VickySGV

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If you get my Alcoholic sense of humor there, it means I have 11 full years of being clean and sober today.  Only 11 years so far but I am hopeful.   I am having a wonderful time now that the two major items in my life are being openly and proudly lived to their fullest.  I am not as active in AA right now, that comes and goes, but my service to the Trans Community and the self care, and care from others keeps me focused on why my sobriety is important and I find can be based on The Steps, all of them including step 12 since addiction is part of the Trans crowd and needs the messages that sobriety can bring us.

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Congrats Vicky,  that is a big accomplishment indeed.  I have much respect for you and your ability to stick with it. Even if you are less active with AA at times, it appears you've been able to find that happy balance in your life to accomplish the things you really love and enjoy.  Here's to many more years of sobriety and happiness.

 

Susan R?

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Congratulations Vicky.  You are a true example that sobriety can mean so much more than not drinking.  

 

Love,

 

Charlize

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Congratulations Vicky, I find that service to others tends to get us outside of ourselves and minimizes that drive to self destructive habits. Proud of you Sis!

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I applaud this wonderful achievement Vicky!  Bravo!!  

 

21 hours ago, VickySGV said:

I am having a wonderful time now that the two major items in my life are being openly and proudly lived to their fullest.

A life well lived is the best reward. 

 

Hugs, Jani

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