i've been thinking a lot about my life pre-sobriety vs. post sobriety. for anyone currently struggling with alcohol abuse or alcoholism, life *can* be truly amazing without booze. and this is not in a preachy "YOU MUST GO TO AA NOW" kind of way. i think if you can find something that works for you (AA, therapy, SMART recovery, yoga, nature walks, running, cooking, spirituality/religion, anything!) that helps keep you from going down the road of addiction, then by all means, embrace what works!
this is just my story...i wrote it at 5 years, 2 months. now, i'm at 6 years and 7 months.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/silvergurl518?month=201209
please feel free to add or message me if you need motivation/support. i wish the best to all of you

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-laura