Thank you so much Mno that means alot and thank u so much for the song 
im beyond happy to be here…all of you wise people on this site have changed my life 
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Congratulations 
Your story is really inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
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Wow, wow, wow! Thank you, Kelly. For sharing your pain and humanity, sharing your journey. The graphic description of your first morning moved me - knowing there are others like me out there consoles me. Your list of positives not only shows tremendous insight, it also brings hope to those starting out.
I’ve been sober a long time. One hugely important tool I have is reading and listening to stories of redemption like yours. You were dead inside and you have come back to life and flourished as you did not believe possible. There is so much love and gratitude in you and in your story! Thank you sincerely.
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Which advice do you remember as being most effective? If you care to share.
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Well, thats me emotional again…thank you so much 
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Well, it’s not something that happens overnight, by any means. I began attending meetings daily and eventually found a sponsor to guide me through the steps.
I’d say acceptance is the most effective way to overcome ruminating guilt. Understanding that there is nothing you can do to change what you’ve done in the past. Stay present and focus on the here and now moving forward.
“Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference” There’s a reason this is said at every meeting. I hope this helps 
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Christopher…i think give yourself some time with your sobriety…one of the things i learned is that nothing in sobriety happens quickly…no instant gratification anymore…youve kinda gotta re learn patience…stay sober and whilst doing so try and pinpoint what you need to learn and work on about yourself…im getting the impression from a couple of things youve said that your self esteem could use some work…write these things down and go about working on them…as time goes by if u do the work to stay sober and on yourself your mindset begins to change which is one of the gifts of sobriety that is worth waiting for, a couple of things that helped me in the beginning…
Allen cars easy way to stop drinking- its super repetitive but brilliant for changing your mindset on drinking- it changed mine forever
The Stutz documentary on Netflix- this is great for insight and tools to use for life in general
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Congratulations on achieving 1 year! That is a huge , huge accomplishment for anyone - let alone all of the obstacles and difficulties you had in your life. We’re all really proud of you and I’m sure, even though you went through a lot of difficult times, getting sober and those experiences will also also make you a better mother. Congratulations!
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Thank u so much 
Congratulations it’s a hard road
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Yup! Best wake up reading I have had in. Long time. Only 6 days into my sobriety after the first blackout I have ever had last weekend. Never again!
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Wow
What a great share Kelly. I’m so proud of you.
Your story really touched my heart. I’m also very proud of you for opening up here with us. You’ve learned so much in a year. Your daughter is the luckiest child in the world to have a mum like you. I just loved everything about your share and how your daughter and probably most children aren’t influenced by substances and how they find joy in the everyday. That’s beautiful. It’s so nice we can find that too. I’ve never thought about it that way. I’m so happy for you.
And that’s quite a gratitude list you got yourself there.
You’re one strong amazing mother.
It’s been a pleasure knowing the little bit about you I knew. And now this. I’m just so happy for you.
Lots of peace and love to you in your next year. ODAAT. 
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Congratulations Kelly on your 1 year and 6 ODAATs.
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Congratulations on your HUGE accomplishment, Kelly!! 
While I was lurking, you were one of the people who’s posts I really enjoyed and inspired me to signup and post here. thank you for sharing your story and allowing me (all of us) to read it. I really connect with a lot that you shared, especially as a mom, so thank you!!! I hope you are proud of yourself and the damn hard work, determination, and strength it took to hit that year! Your daughter is lucky to have you… and so are we!
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@Starlight14 thank you so much for sharing and giving hope with your achievement. My heartfelt congratulations 
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Wow, thank you so much everyone, i did hesitate before i put posted this as its pretty graphic in places but i wanted to be real with it in the hopes it would reach others and for them for to know that there is hope, to know my story has done that means everything so im glad i did it. Such lovely heartfelt messages from all of you people here that know what its like and understand means the world to me and it will push me forward on my journey. Love you all, thank you
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