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    Big day for me today. It was one year ago today that I woke up and smoked a bowl of weed in the same pipe I smoked crack in the night before. The morning was Wednesday, March 28th, 2007. I finished up the bowl and was driven to detox where I dried up for about 5 days. I got out and came back on bettorschat and started this thread to let everyone know I was going for treatment and would be back in about 3 weeks.

    http://www.bettorschat.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=122314

    Ever since that dark and rainy morning I have not altered my state of mind with one single chemical substance. Even though I may still have anger issues or be crazy at times nobody is perfect NOBODY but I am glad to be alive today. I may have just lost all the money in my sportsbook account last night with Wazzou being unable to fucking score cause they suck bigger balls then a moose's nuts and Joe Alexander missed a free throw to fuck my WVU moneyline bet I really dont care about that. My life has never been better and after being stoned and drunk for the past 7 or 8 years straight and consistently masking the way I feel and living in a numbness of hiding my thoughts, feelings, and emotions it is truly a miracle that I have went an entire year with no substances. I am able to feel today. I am able to have thoughts today. I am able to utilize my emotions adn breathe and look at the sky and sun and mother nature and appreciate the little things that the beauty of natural living provides us today. I must say it was a VERY tough struggle for about the first 6 months or so trying to find comfort in my new way of living. If anyone else has tried or is trying to quit drinking or using drugs I encourage you to keep trying and never give up just dont EVER give up cause the moment you do could be your last. Alcohol and drugs are one of the worst things wrong with our society as a whole IMO. They are up there with the most negative things that affect families, relationships, children, and human life as a whole. Everything in life is a learning experience and I learn something new everyday. It sickens me when I hear about broken homes due to alcohol and drugs. Daughters and Sons having terrible childhoods due to their parents alcohol and drug use. Violent and abusive relationships due to alcohol and drugs. People dying at such a young age and wasted life that could have been so much more but was taken away due to alcohol and drugs. The list goes on and on and NOTHING is EVER positive. I dont take this fucking bullshit lightly when I hear at NA meetings about a guy or girl that used to come to those rooms all the time that just overdosed on the weekend and having people crying and balling their eyes out all over the fucking place cause they were great friends with him or her but they just gave up and this disease took their live(s). I could go on and on about this fucking disease of addiction but it would take forever. I also want to thank all you funny fuckers on this site that has made things very enjoyable for me. I have been living with my father for this past year and he is telling me its about time to move out again. The next year of my life is going to be another challenging journey filled with a lot of question marks about my life but I am looking forward to it. If my story that some of you may have read in that other thread (POST #160):

    http://www.bettorschat.com/forums/sh...141936&page=11

    or even this one too has even helped out one person or gave one single individual some inspiration to change their life for the better I am happy for that alone. Anyway, enough of my rambling on. Just wanted to say thanks and prosper in the moment of today because at the rate I was heading before it was not a possibility that I could have overdosed and been dead on this very day. Thanks again and take care fellas!
    SOBER SINCE MARCH 28TH OF 2007!!!

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    Congrats buddy! I'm proud of you.

    Keep up the good work my man! 1 day at a time

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    • #3
      Graet Job Chado

      Keep it up

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      • #4
        Congrats buddy. Keep up the good work.
        "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy; its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery."
        -- Sir Winston Churchill

        When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.
        --Benjamin Franklin

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        • #5
          That is awesome, you out lasted me by 8 months.

          You should be proud of yourself
          Questions, comments, complaints:
          [email protected]

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          • #6
            Nice job Chado.I don't think I could go a year without drinking.Maybe if it controlled me like it did you or affected my family maybe but I'm sure it was tough.I don't drink in moderation by no means but it don't affect my family or job or anyone else.Hell all this talk about beer I might go have one at lunch I bet JC quits drinking today.Until tomorrow

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            • #7
              One thing I don't understand Chado.What made you give up sex 22 years ago

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              • #8
                excellent, way to go I'm on your habs tonight also !

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                • #9
                  chado, very proud of you, more important you have to feel so good i meant great about yourself, as you know just one day at a time, PLEASE KEEP GOING, you can do this, good luck MY FRIEND

                  JT
                  jt4545


                  Fat Tuesday's - Home

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                  • #10
                    Congrats Chado...
                    Three Jack's Record http://www.bettorschat.com/forums/sh...10#post1323910

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                    • #11
                      way to go Chado...i would have lost my bet on you staying sober...i have been there done that...i have been thinking of you...don't give in...stay clean and good luck...with GOD all things are possible


                      Eddie
                      ...winning and grinning...

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                      • #12
                        Chad,

                        Very, very impressive Sir! I've been trying to quit for 2 years, and unfortunately, have made minimal, if any progress at all. This has easily been the most difficult challenge I've ever had to overcome...Hopefully it comes soo...Again, congrats Chad and stay the course dude!

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                        • #13
                          Congratulations on your one year of sobriety, Chado! That's impressive. Do you attend AA or NA? None of my business...just curious.

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                          • #14
                            Good work Chado ! stay the course buddy...

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by garth
                              Congratulations on your one year of sobriety, Chado! That's impressive. Do you attend AA or NA? None of my business...just curious.
                              NA for me as this fellowship best suits my needs...I would recommend going to either one of the two for sure however if someone feels they have a problem...makes you know you are not alone and there are people out there that are similar and can understand...we as addicts and/or alcholics all have similar struggles with our thoughts, feelings, and emotions and dealing with "life on lifes terms" and its comforting to know that in those rooms people can relate to exactly the same things you are going through....thanks!
                              SOBER SINCE MARCH 28TH OF 2007!!!

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