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Irish_Dem

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27. For decades AA has been by far the most effective treatment leading to alcohol abstinence.

Wed Sep 27, 2023, 12:48 PM

Sep 2023

Significantly better.

(I will tell you a secret, this tends to rankle some in the clinical community.
But I don't really care how people get better, I just like people do well and live
happy lives.)

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29 years sober today.. [View all] Permanut Sep 2023 OP

Congratulations, a very great milestone. Irish_Dem Sep 2023 #1

It is important. Permanut Sep 2023 #11

Exactly. Irish_Dem Sep 2023 #15

Alcoholics Anonymous was a lifesaver.. Permanut Sep 2023 #21

For decades AA has been by far the most effective treatment leading to alcohol abstinence. Irish_Dem Sep 2023 #27

A variety of groups is good! ChazInAz Sep 2023 #28

I hear ya there . Permanut Sep 2023 #55

Yep! ChazInAz Sep 2023 #79

Overeaters Anonymous (another 12 step group) saved my life. Stuart G Oct 2023 #87

Wow... congratulations ! FalloutShelter Sep 2023 #2

Hey, I'm celebrating! Permanut Sep 2023 #12

As you absolutely should. FalloutShelter Sep 2023 #18

Good for you! Bayard Sep 2023 #3

Thank you, Bayard. Permanut Sep 2023 #13

Congratulations. Such an accomplishment. sinkingfeeling Sep 2023 #4

Thank you, sinking feeling.. Permanut Sep 2023 #14

Bravo! Well done you! 💙 sprinkleeninow Sep 2023 #5

Taking a bow.. Permanut Sep 2023 #22

... sprinkleeninow Sep 2023 #26

CONGRATULATIONS to you. ProudMNDemocrat Sep 2023 #6

Well said.. Permanut Sep 2023 #34

A wonderful testimony. SWBTATTReg Sep 2023 #7

Thanks, SWBTATTReg! Permanut Sep 2023 #20

Congrats. NNadir Sep 2023 #8

I failed three times before.. Permanut Sep 2023 #19

Trust me, I know exactly what you're talking about. NNadir Sep 2023 #24

Thanks, NNadir.. Permanut Sep 2023 #39

Congratulations. And may there be many, many more anniversaries niyad Sep 2023 #9

Thanks niyad for the good wishes.. Permanut Sep 2023 #17

I am 76 and was stunned to realize on my anniversary last month that I have now been sober rzemanfl Sep 2023 #10

Hey, rzmanfl, nice quit ya got going there.. Permanut Sep 2023 #16

Happy Daylily Sep 2023 #46

+++ llashram Sep 2023 #23

Exactly right, Iishram.. Permanut Sep 2023 #36

BRAVO! fierywoman Sep 2023 #25

I have a thing for carbonated beverages. Mainly straight cola and cola with other flavors. sprinkleeninow Sep 2023 #30

I'm loving San Pellegrino as a treat. Have you tried stevia as a sweetener? fierywoman Sep 2023 #53

No I haven't tried it. Kinda hesitant. sprinkleeninow Sep 2023 #80

Thanks, fierywoman! Permanut Sep 2023 #37

Congratulations! What an inspiration Chicagogrl1 Sep 2023 #29

Thanks, Chicagogrl1! Permanut Sep 2023 #58

Fantastic!!! Yay! Life IS completely different sober, and well worth it! Congratulations! Goddessartist Sep 2023 #31

Thanks, Goddess artist! Permanut Sep 2023 #62

Absolutely. I understand that all too well. Blessings! Goddessartist Sep 2023 #72

Congratulations! soldierant Sep 2023 #32

Thanks soldierant! Permanut Sep 2023 #48

EXCELLENT!!! calimary Sep 2023 #33

I ain't gonna argue with you, calimary.. Permanut Sep 2023 #63

Congrats. 29 years sober. Can only imagine the mental fortitude it took. n/t iluvtennis Sep 2023 #35

Thank, iluvtennis! Permanut Sep 2023 #54

Congratulations! Hit 20 years 2 weeks ago myself. johnnyplankton Sep 2023 #38

Twenty years is a HUGE one.. Permanut Sep 2023 #42

Awesome Daylily Sep 2023 #44

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Congrats ! cate94 Sep 2023 #40

Thanks, cate94! Permanut Sep 2023 #43

29 years Daylily Sep 2023 #41

Thanks, Daylily.. Permanut Sep 2023 #45

Happy birthday! Warpy Sep 2023 #50

Thanks Warpy! Permanut Sep 2023 #65

Kudos to you. 3catwoman3 Sep 2023 #52

Thanks, 3catwoman3! Permanut Sep 2023 #67

Congratulations WmChris Sep 2023 #56

Thanks, WmChris! Permanut Sep 2023 #66

"Good Start" BlueIdaho Sep 2023 #57

That's exactly what my Sister told me.. Permanut Sep 2023 #68

You are singing my tune. BlueIdaho Sep 2023 #70

Way to go, all of you. Humbling indeed. twodogsbarking Sep 2023 #59

Thanks, twodogsbarking! Permanut Sep 2023 #69

Congratulations BrownsFan4Ever Sep 2023 #60

Thanks BrownsFan4Ever.. Permanut Sep 2023 #73

What a wonderful milestone! MLAA Sep 2023 #61

Double amen to that! Permanut Sep 2023 #74

Yes.👏👏👏👏 irisblue Sep 2023 #64

Thanks irisblue! Permanut Sep 2023 #75

Congratulations... Tikki Sep 2023 #71

Thanks Tikki! Permanut Sep 2023 #76

Congrats! Bristlecone Sep 2023 #77

Thanks, Bristlecone! Permanut Sep 2023 #78

Congratulations! And you've certainly earned your celebration! Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 #81

Thanks Rhiannnon12866! Permanut Sep 2023 #82

You're more than welcome - well deserved! Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 #83

Congratulations! Diamond_Dog Sep 2023 #84

Thanks Diamond Dog! Permanut Sep 2023 #85

Love your Sgt. Schultz! Diamond_Dog Sep 2023 #86

Congratulations! cate94 Oct 2023 #88

Okay, so from somebody who's been there.. Permanut Oct 2023 #89

Congratulations Permanut !!!! Stuart G Oct 2023 #90