8 years sober! 🥳

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Today I celebrate 8 years without a drink! :partying_face:

What started as a single decision became a completely different way of living.

And really, its because of the beautiful people I found here on TS.

If I never would have found this forum and others who were in it like me, I am positive I couldn’t have made it this far. This is where my sober journey began.

Putting down the drink alone wasn’t enough though. Truly working my recovery & changing me…Well that’s what really changed everything.

Recovery changed how I see & experience life. It helped me work through my bs. My patterns. My mindset. My habits. All the things that kept me repeating the old cycles.

There have been thousands of different actions and decisions I continue to make along the way that go far beyond just not drinking.

This is what truly shifted everything.

I’ve chosen to live!

I am a changed woman today because of this.

I am grateful for the growth, the healing, and the grace that carried me through the hard days and the good days. I am still just taking it one day at a time.

I’m also beyond grateful for the beautiful souls I’ve been blessed to have walk alongside me in my recovery.

I could never have done it on my own.

I am grateful for every one of you here that’s on this journey with me.

We are never truly in it alone.:heart:

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” ~African proverb

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Congratulations on this massive achievement, and thank you for the heartfelt share! Definitely an inspiration to me and I’m sure to others.

Glad to be on this journey with you :smiling_face_with_three_hearts::call_me_hand:

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Dearest Mandi - It’s always an honor, a privilege, to watch someone get sober and grow and grow and grow! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Blessings :folded_hands: are showering on you.
:revolving_hearts:

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Hell yea Mandi :smiling_face_with_sunglasses::cowboy_hat_face:

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Thank you for your wonderful share :folded_hands:
Happy happy 8th soberversary @MandiH :confetti_ball::musical_note::woman_dancing::musical_notes::four_leaf_clover::hugs::confetti_ball::sunflower:
It’s a pleasure to celebrate with you :hugs:

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HUGE congrats Mandy. Such an awesome recovery you’re living Lady. Thanks for sharing it with us all. A great example how it’s done. Together indeed :people_hugging::heart::people_hugging:

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:flexed_biceps: Keep leading the way! Your awesome! I hope you have the best day ever!

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Wow! Congratulations Mandy! You have inspired from the beginning. I so appreciate your shares and your postings and topics. You make a huge difference! I hope you have the most Wonderful celebration!

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FĂ©licitations!!!

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Happy 8 years of sobriety, Mandi!! This makes my heart sing!! You are such a guiding light and I love sharing this journey with you…you have taught me so much…especially to dare and dream big!! So very very happy for you!!! Congratulations Mandi!! :confetti_ball::people_hugging::heart::woman_dancing::partying_face::sparkles::birthday_cake::partying_face::heart:

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Congratulations! 8 years is fantastic :clap:t2::clap:t2::clap:t2::ok_hand:t2: thank you for being here with us :folded_hands:t2::heart:

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Congratulations! You have really come a long way and should be proud! Thank you for being here. You really have been an Inspiration for me in my early days when it was most needed. All the best for many more years!!

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Awesome sauce! Congratulations on 8 years to an amazing lady. You’re such an inspiration. I’m so happy to be on this journey with you, witnessing your incredible growth.
:tada: :confetti_ball:

Now, for the question you ask all of us…What’s you favorite change so far?

Much love friend. :heart: Celebrating with you today!

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Thanks Mandi for sharing this amazing milestone with the community!! Goes to show that Hard work pays off! I like the part about choosing to live.. I can really relate to that part and a lot of what you posted. Hope you have a great sober anniversary today..

PS: Acceptance is the key

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What a great share and an awesome achievement Mandi.
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I can relate to so much of your share. All of it. I’m so happy for you.
I’m happy you are here :hugs:

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Super fantastic :clap:! You keep leading and I’ll keep following. Congratulations on 8 years :slightly_smiling_face:

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Congratulations Mandi! 8 years is awesome. I still remember that post you’ve made from your face when you were in active addiction. And look at you today! :confetti_ball::confetti_ball::confetti_ball:

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Congratulations you OG TS Rockstar!

Thank you for all the wisdom, support and comradery you provided in the early years, and your commitment to showing the way, leading by example, and returning to reinforce important messaging of change and success.

Go you!

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Super congrats on 8 years hun :clap: :flexed_biceps::heart_hands:t3:

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Amazing! Congratulations on such an achievement, and what a beautiful reflection! I especially love “ I’ve chosen to live”. :heart::tulip::heart::tulip:

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