Thanks man it’s been a crazy fucking ride. Still here though, and moving forward 
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All - Been absent on here for awhile. Apologies. Not alcohol related. Sadly, my brother passed away unexpectedly last Friday. He was just 50. It has been a raw, dizzying emotional roller coaster for me. No too long ago I was sharing here of meeting someone with whom I connected on so profound a spiritual level that our bliss was indescribable. Those heights made the depths of my brother’s passing all the worse by contrast.
If I can take any solace it is that at no point did it cross my mind to drink. The lessons learned in recovery finally seem to have sunk in and changed me at my core. There is enough new muscle memory now that my thinking and actions don’t automatically go to self destruction and escape. They go to happiness and joy. And if I do have lingering ANT (automatic negative thinking) I catch it quickly and let it go.
“The hammer that shatters glass forges steel”. I no longer let rough times shatter me, they make me stronger, are forging the Marc that was meant to be. I’ve always been strong but never gave myself the credit. Now I am drawing on it. Now I am a bad motherfucker with my sobriety and my outlook on life! I will rise above this. These times only make me stronger! The forge is hot, the hammer blows are sharp, but I am steel!!
I may have lost a brother, but Heaven has gained the greatest of angels! Fly free, Brother, and soar high!!! 
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Congrats! 
Blessings and sobriety!
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Congratulations, you rock!
Blessings and sobriety!
Sincere condolences.
Peace
Marc, I was thinking about you yesterday, noticing I had not seen you for a moment.
I cannot begin to express my sadness for your loss. I am holding you and your family in my heart and thoughts. 
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Day 95, checking in.
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Thank you for linking this speech, it was really helpful to watch, I will definitely watch it quite a few times today.
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What a beautiful picture my most sincere condolences
I am so sorry for your loss, Marc. God bless him 
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Ok, I started replying to one person’s response and after writing just a sentence it was at 8… guess I’m not gonna do them individually. 
We’re such an amazing family here, and in times like this we need family! I’m so glad, and so lucky!, to have TS.
We’ve all had our share of difficult times. The TS family is a reminder that there is love and caring out there as well, and we all are worthy recipients of that!!! Much thanks and to all of you as well!!!
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Thank you!!!
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Day 300 clean and sober today. Thank you all for helping me walk through so much darkness sober, love you guys!!! 
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As well as to you Rob! Showing us all how it’s done. In good times and bad ones, to say it in an understated way. Super!
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Day 298 here. I hope everybody has a peaceful and sober day!
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Welcome back Donna!!!
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