03-17-2017, 11:21 AM | #1 |
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Still sober
Hello all; It's sixteen years as of today, one day at a time. And it's NOT about me. I just need to inform and remind people, help and hope are a phone call away from your local directory or the internet. I've taken an annual liberty to post my sobriety date since Shelly had the Barn, except for last year because I got away from the internet, on the most part, for about a year. For anyone that needs help, you only have to admit it and reach out. After that it just keeps getting better. I wish you all a productive and uneventful day, Craig.
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03-17-2017, 11:27 AM | #2 |
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Good for you - great that you're sticking to it AND that you want to remind and help others.
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03-17-2017, 11:33 AM | #3 |
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Congratulations. What you are doing takes a lot of effort and courage, and helps so many people who are struggling.
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03-17-2017, 12:00 PM | #4 |
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Me too, 31 years ago I took my last drink, actually quite a few. I thought I lost everything. 10 years stuck in a bottle of Jim Beam. With the help of the Lord and a good woman, I'm able to help others.
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03-17-2017, 12:19 PM | #5 |
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What a great message!! It is difficult for most people to FIRST admit they have a problem and SECOND realize THEY are the problem. Another friend has been sober 8 years and it required 3 rehab treatment centers to convince him.
I wish you continued success and congratulate you. Oh, one more thing----you forgot to mention you have the best, most rewarding and satisfying job in America!! Best Regards, JWL |
03-17-2017, 12:25 PM | #6 |
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03-17-2017, 12:28 PM | #7 |
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Thanks for the message Craig. Fortunately, I've never had a problem with alcohol, but have friends who have, and know what they have gone through. Now, smoking was another story for me, and I managed to kick that habit around 1980 after smoking for about 30 years. Hopefully, overcoming these bad habits/addictions will give us a little extra time with family, friends, and old Fords.
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03-17-2017, 12:29 PM | #8 |
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Congratulations, Craig....keep on looking forward....Mike
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03-17-2017, 12:29 PM | #9 |
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Good on you man! I think it's great to remind yourself and others who are struggling with addiction that help is out there.
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03-17-2017, 01:25 PM | #10 |
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I salute you Craig!! Have dealt with it in our family............ And x100 on what Ol Ron said!!!!!
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03-17-2017, 02:19 PM | #11 |
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Congrats and good for you.
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03-17-2017, 02:24 PM | #12 |
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Congrats and God Bless
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03-17-2017, 02:53 PM | #13 |
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Keep on keeping on Craig.
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03-17-2017, 03:16 PM | #14 |
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Gave up booze and cigarettes 30 years ago thanks to a lovely wife and family and Lord, now if I could do the same with some food to get the waist line in shape. Congrats to Craig.
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03-17-2017, 03:21 PM | #15 |
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Good for you Craig! I quit drinking in 1996 as I was tired of feeling like hell in the morning and people questioning my judgment. I still feel like hell in the morning
and people still question my judgment...I think it's just middle age. I have a nice driver 1948 Ford business coupe in the garage. If I was still drinking I would've spent just as much and not had the car. |
03-17-2017, 04:07 PM | #16 |
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Congratulations, and wishes for more anniversaries.
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03-17-2017, 04:15 PM | #17 |
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I have 8 years this lent season , the Lord mercy and a second change in Life ...
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03-17-2017, 04:23 PM | #18 |
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Good on you Craig. I have one brother who is at 8 years and another who is just at 3 months . Fortunately I missed the gene but have firsthand experience of just how hard it can be, which gives me great respect for those who do it -Karl
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03-17-2017, 04:27 PM | #19 |
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Congrats !!!..... Mark
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03-17-2017, 05:56 PM | #20 |
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That's a huge accomplishment!! Keep it up!!
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