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Robin2015
Robin2015

I celebrated 4 years of not drinking two weeks ago due to ONE thought in my mind: one more day without drinking PROLONGS my life and I will live longer and see my grandchildren.....IF i take ONE more drink i will live fewer days and be sad...simple but effective...AND I feel much better and look younger..I did stop 6 years ago and after 3 months wanted "that one drink since I know how to control it.." and I could not. Yes, started drinking again heavily but stopped the following year since it could have ruined my family life. I just know that I have to remain sober and not have the one drink. Best of luck to all of you wonderful people out there. My first post here after 2 years! Robin

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  • Smile47824
    Smile47824 Robin2015

    Posted

    That was nice and motivating Robin. Thank you and good for you. Keep it up. 💓

  • Sober_As
    Sober_As Robin2015

    Posted

    Wonderful achievement, Robin. Congratulations !

    I have just completed Day 4 Alcohol Free... quite a way to go, to be in your league.  Your advice and inspiration is so true.  I want to live.  I want to see my grandchildren. I want to be the person I should be.

    You are always encouraging people, on here.  Many will be glad to know of your long lasting, determined sobriety.

    Keep up the Best You !

    Angel 🎇 

    • Robin2015
      Robin2015 Sober_As

      Posted

      thanks for your kind words..thinking back...the shame of it all and not even remembering where the hidden bottles were and will she find them? It will never stop unless we take very drastic steps...Robin
  • Joanna-SMUKLtd
    Joanna-SMUKLtd Robin2015

    Posted

    A HUGE big well done and smile from me, what you have achieved is just awesome!

    biggrin biggrin

    An inspiration to many, Robin.

  • h1954
    h1954 Robin2015

    Posted

    Well done Robin - a wonderful achievement. Can't believe we haven't heard from you for two years. It is good for you that your thoughts govern your behaviour. I can think of dozens of reasons not to drink and no reasons to drink other than I enjoy it. But I still drink too much.There are plenty of things that should motivate me not to drink, but I still drink too much. I can wake in the morning (not hungover or anything) and think today I won't drink - I don't fancy a drink now why should I have one at all today - but by lunch time or by evening if I have something to do in the afternoon I'm back to the wine.

    • Robin2015
      Robin2015 h1954

      Posted

      THanks a lot. I have been very active for 2 years but it is the first time that I have posted anything myself. That is what I meant. I normally always reply to other people and give advice. So many here trying so hard to stop and never easy....I am ready to assist anybody...Robin
    • vickylou
      vickylou Robin2015

      Posted

      Well done robin

      i think you were the first person to reply to me when I joined. You're a very nice person who is always interested in helping and encouraging others. You are very modest in your fantastic achievement, 4 years sober and always find something positive to help others.

      youve helped me a lot, both by private messages and on the forum itself. You are a real family man  whose turned his life around and reaping the benefits of a sober life. Well done and thank you 

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