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[livyspop]

366 days ago I never wouldve thought I can be clean for a year. The fear of the withdrawls, of what kind of person I would be without a synthetic self esteem. Well, the day is here and Im much happier then I was 366 days ago. For everyone in the early stages just keep pushing thru. YOU will come back to yourself, I promise! Thank you to everyone here at MH for the support I needed to push thru those first couple of months!

[ChasingFreedom]

What a GREAT story.  Makes me feel less guilt for smothering my spirit for so long.  If I learn from this experience and then turn it around to help others out of "the pits" then it was not a wasted time in my life.  Thank you for helping me to realize that I'm not the loser I thought I was.

[ChasingFreedom]

That is so wonderful.  I gain strength just from reading all of these positive posts.  Every single achievement I witness makes the fire of determination inside me burn a little brighter.  Thanx so much for sharing.

[livyspop]

Thanks guys! Vickie you helped me a ton thru the begining so a special thanks to you! I havent done much as far as aftercare goes. Just been able to go it on my own so far. If the urge ever does occur I will be first in line at a meeting.

[Gettingalifeagain]

Wow....that is such encouraging news,,thanks for your post!!  I too, like your phrase of "synthetic self esteem"!!  You are a power of example in showing me I too can reach 365 days,,,just a day at a time :)))

[gnarly_1]

hey  congrats on 366 days a year is a big deal so go out and celebrate where glad to have you post it shows people it can be done keep doing what your doing........what have you done for aftercare??
...................................................Gnarly............................................

[Pits253]

::::))))))

[weaver71]

Now that is good news. I am so happy that you are able to share such a wonderful thing with everyone. It just keeps getting better and better. I had someone with 50 years tell me that, I thought they were just being encouraging, but now I know it's true. I asked that person what was their best days in 60 years of clean time. He said, "Today is the best so far." I ask why he he told me he started the meeting we were in when he got sober and there were 3 people in it. The fact that the room was full of all kinds of people and all of them were inspired by him filled his heart with joy. He felt like his efforts so many years ago are still having a positive effect on the world, far beyond what he had imagined. I just love that story and can't wait to make more of those stories myself. So far, I can say year 2 was better than year 1, never stop growing. We are making the world a better place, far beyond what we can actually see or feel.

[onthefence]

this is so good to hear, and i like that, "synthetic self esteem" lol!
i never thought i could live without drugs and alcohol either , but i think its possible for anyone!!!
i am happy for you!

[VICourageous]

Yippee!!! I am so proud of YOU! Keep on Stepping forward and never look back.
Nice uplifting post this AM.
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