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Old 03-17-2021, 04:30 PM   #1
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Hello all; I've taken an annual liberty for years now to post my sobriety date, 20 years today. It's really NOT about me. It's just to remind and or inform that sobriety is a phone call or internet search away. I used to drink a half a gallon a day and now I've stayed sober a day at a time for all this time, not alone but with friends that have the same problem as me. If you need help it's available, you just have to reach out. Thank you, Craig.
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Old 03-17-2021, 04:37 PM   #2
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supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Congratulations.
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Old 03-17-2021, 04:42 PM   #3
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Thanks Craig, for the reminder. I feel blessed that I have never been addicted, have had several in my family that were and death is the only reason that they quit drinking... you should be very proud of your acclomplishment.

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Old 03-17-2021, 04:49 PM   #4
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Craig, love your post every year, keep the streak going.

I was not addicted, but it has been 20 years since I had a drink. Found something better and we've been married 19 wonderful years.
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Old 03-17-2021, 05:04 PM   #5
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Thanks Craig - great to hear from you every year . . . and that your determination and resolve continues. If ever there was a year to START drinking, it was 2020 - and you held firm.
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Old 03-17-2021, 05:58 PM   #6
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Well done, Craig, 20 years, one day at a time. Great achievement.
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Old 03-17-2021, 06:49 PM   #7
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Great. Have friend working on year 6. Good wife to keep him in line & his determination
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Old 03-17-2021, 07:11 PM   #8
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Congratulations!! There has been some issues with my favorite uncle and he payed the ultimate price. I am proud of you. Stay the course.................
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Old 03-17-2021, 07:49 PM   #9
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So proud of you, dear friend! Stay the course! I used you as an example numerous times, especially showing pictures of the puppies as they were born - to show my Drug Court participants there IS life after drugs / alcohol ...... And how good that life can be. You are a tremendous inspiration!
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Old 03-17-2021, 08:01 PM   #10
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Fantastic
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Old 03-17-2021, 08:03 PM   #11
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Congratulations on another year and thanks for sharing the message of help and support for those in need.
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Old 03-17-2021, 09:56 PM   #12
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Craig, Congratulations on your 20 year anniversary! One day at a time! 28 years for me and I still crave a good cold beer on a hot day. One's too many and 12 aren't enough!
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Old 03-17-2021, 11:20 PM   #13
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Congratulations. Best wishes for many more annual posts like this!
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Old 03-17-2021, 11:44 PM   #14
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Good on you Craig. Most of us do not understand the incredible determination-resolve associated to overcoming the disease. Of course your pups can take a persons mind off of anything else. Keep on keepin on!
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Old 03-17-2021, 11:56 PM   #15
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Congratulations Craig. I lost my wife and in laws to this many yrs ago.
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Old 03-18-2021, 05:31 AM   #16
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18yrs.
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Old 03-18-2021, 06:40 AM   #17
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Well done.
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Old 03-18-2021, 07:33 AM   #18
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Good for you, Keep on keeping on.
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Old 03-18-2021, 07:45 AM   #19
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Give God the Glory.... over 50 years for me...not in my strength, but His... Chap
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Every day is another milestone, Congratulations !
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