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Hey everyone! Just wanted to check in. I am 72 days free from alcohol! :tada: Also, just thought I’d share that I think my decision to stop drinking has rubbed off a little on my best friend. She is an alcoholic, and will admit it, but is fine with it. However, she recently told me she was going to try and keep her drinking limited to the weekends only. I am excited for her!

It’ll be nice to be able to enjoy activities during the week together without temptation. She is honestly a friend I would turn to any time I wanted to drink because I knew there would always be alcohol. But now we can help each other grow and support each other!

There were times in the past I had considered cutting ties with those I hung out with that drank heavily, but I’m glad I held on because I was able to be an example. I know it isn’t that easy for everyone, and all situations are different, but in this case I think she realized how much my life has turned around and wanted to give it a try. Even if it is baby steps!

I just thought that was pretty neat :slight_smile: Hope you’re all well and staying safe!

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Goodness. It sounds like you have a really trusting relationship with your friend. I hope all goes well. You’re in a great place to support her.

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Happy for you Autumn! Glad to hear it sister :innocent:

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Baby steps can work!! It can be rewarding having a positive effect on others. :heart:

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That’s really awesome.

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Thanks everyone! I’m stoked for her :two_hearts:

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That’s awesome! Let your light shine, and people will want it too.

In the past month two of my long-time friends have confided in me that they are trying to quit drinking “for health reasons”, and have asked me how I have stayed sober for this long. I’m not shy about sharing.

I tell them I too quit for “health reasons”, because it was a matter of living the life I wanted, or dying a slow merciless death.

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That’s a great way to put it and I absolutely agree with you. I’m happy you’re shining your light on others as well. :hugs::sunny:

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