Just means we can celebrate twice! I hope u are proud of yourself, I am super proud and happy to see thisš
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Well done to you too, from a bloke in Birmingham.
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You said your last drink was October 22nd thatās my birthday 
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Well, offer is accepted on a new house! Excited to get that process underway! Today has been a good day at work too, it has been wearing me out but I am getting a lot of great things accomplished.
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cheers
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Day 22. Checking in on this Wednesday. Today was a little overwhelming but it gave me the opportunity to recognize my reactions. I realize getting through difficult situations without self-pity actually strengthens me. I suppose itās either a lesson or a burden. Not always to do easy but definitely doable - so Iāve learned, hehe.
Take care 
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Day 25. I didnāt get to go home today, which sucks, but I should get to go home tomorrow, which Iām looking forward to. The new person Iām training mouthed off to our boss today and nearly got fired. In the past, I would have made this my issue and offered a bunch of advice and gotten into the middle of things. Today, I just kept getting my work done. They are going to have to figure it out or not. Max likes being in the office and meeting all the delivery people who come in, so heās having a little vacation while I get my work done, at least.
@Girlinterrupted your ex sounds a lot like my ex. Itās maddening to be in a situation where someone has gaslit everyone around you into thinking youāre the bad guy, when they are. It seems like youāre dealing with it in a very mature and responsible way, though, which is awesome.
@Mno Iām sorry for your loss. Itās terrible to lose someone you care for so deeply. Maintaining your sobriety in such circumstances is very admirable.
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What a strong lady. Iām sure you made her life a little better, Menno. Hugs sweetie. 
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@Dazercat Thank you 
I donāt fully know why I didnāt reach out here prior to drinking. Everything I think of is really just an excuse. But, I am happy and grateful to be checking in sober today and have added additional supports to help next time the urge hits, because I know it eventually will.
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Thank you
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I absolutely love that idea so much!!! It will hopefully be good for her one day, but also healing for me.
I never told her that her how her dad beat the shit out of me, and when I finally called the cops on him, they ended up arresting me. I donāt know if I could ever tell her that. I canāt believe he let them take me, thatās not a man and I donāt know how he lives with himself. Long story, but I have PTSD from that and now have flashbacks whenever I see a cop. This is why I never called the police when my second husband was abusing me until I almost died numerous times. His new wife victim blames. She is so obsessed with him, itās gross.
I made the mistake of saying something tonight about my daughter staying with them for a while and of course he flipped out, so now I regret it. I came at him very peacefully, but again, the whole victim thing. Itās literally impossible for him to put himself in my shoes. Though he says they never talk shit, they are right now and are kidding themselves if they think Ava doesnāt hear every word. Sheās also repeated many things theyāve said as well. Iām so crushed I donāt have words.
They also took Ava over the holidays, I was alone, deadass alone, and she made sure to post pictures continuously with my daughter saying what a great family holiday theyāre having. Not with her own son, but my daughter, just to rub it in my face that Iām alone.
Sorry for the long vent. The text exchange literally just happened and Iām shaking and sweaty 
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I reckon itās your sobriety and youāll celebrate when youāre dang good and ready.
Meanwhile.
Congratulations. You are too Good!!! 
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So sorry Menno. She sounds like my kind of lady. A real gem huh? What a great bond You two were able to have. So sorry for your loss of what sounds like a really cool friend
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Well Iām exhausted. Got up earlier today as planned but had a hard time falling asleep last night. Nice productive day even with only minimal rest. Going to try to get a good sleep tonight.
Have a great night everyone. &
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Amazing work!!! Congratulations 
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Awe Iām so sorry 
sending you a big hug
Screw leap year and go ahead and celebrate now and keep celebrating for the next 3 days.
Congratulations!! Iām really proud of you big sis.
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I think you can celebrate. This is awesome!
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Someoneās getting close to the big 5-0-0!!! 
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