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Re: TFLMS story 09 Jan 2017 08:23 #302589

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Mazeltov!
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Re: TFLMS story 23 Apr 2017 22:48 #311221

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And then it was 2 years 
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Re: TFLMS story 24 Apr 2017 10:56 #311248

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wow, what a story, and the biggest mirical is, that your wife is still at your side, keep it up, stay strong... it gives me the strength that if you could do it, then i can too,
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Re: TFLMS story 24 Apr 2017 11:39 #311251

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What an amazing story! To struggle so much, to feel so lost and then to be sober two years. Bh. My struggle is not at all an addiction so I really can't relate to what you went/are going through, but you are definitely a huge inspiration to many people. While it can be easy to judge - either to judge another, or to judge oneself, and be knocked down for "stooping so low", at the end of the day, Hashem gives each of us a different test, a very personalized test. The challenge is for each of us to find a way to get through and it seems like definitely have found a way. Kol hakavod, keep up the fantastic work. 
ps you have a fantastic blessing to have such a supportive wife!

Re: TFLMS story 24 Apr 2017 12:36 #311256

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wow lots of chizuk 
i read this at the right time today i start over from day 1 but ill make it to 2 years and beyond with you and all continued hatslocho

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Re: TFLMS story 24 Apr 2017 13:03 #311257

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The litmus test of an addict from the big book:

As we look back, we feel we had gone on drinking many years beyond the point where we could quit on our will power. If anyone questions whether he has entered this dangerous area, let him try leaving liquor alone for one year. If he is a real alcoholic and very far advanced, there is scant chance of success. In the early days of our drinking we occasionally remained sober for a year or more, becoming serious drinkers again later. Though you may be able to stop for a considerable period, you may yet be a potential alcoholic.

We think few, to whom this book will appeal, can stay dry anything like a year. Some will be drunk the day after making their resolutions; most of them within a few weeks.

Re: TFLMS story 24 Apr 2017 13:29 #311260

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Thank you all 
indeed my wife is fully supporting (not codependent). 
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Re: TFLMS story 24 Apr 2017 14:08 #311263

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I'm not sure what the one year accomplishes.

1. Many non-addicts can't stay sober for a year.
2. Some addicts can stay sober for a year and still be addicted.

The white book has an entire chapter on this subject.

I think people need to be honest with themselves, and since that's not such a high commodity, they should try it with another.
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Re: TFLMS story 24 Apr 2017 14:44 #311265

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tzomah wrote on 24 Apr 2017 12:36:
wow lots of chizuk 
i read this at the right time today i start over from day 1 but ill make it to 2 years and beyond with you and all continued hatslocho

Heck of a goal; why?
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Re: TFLMS story 24 Apr 2017 18:24 #311292

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cordnoy wrote on 24 Apr 2017 14:08:
I'm not sure what the one year accomplishes.

1. Many non-addicts can't stay sober for a year.
2. Some addicts can stay sober for a year and still be addicted.

The white book has an entire chapter on this subject.

I think people need to be honest with themselves, and since that's not such a high commodity, they should try it with another.

Not sure what you meant by your post, if you can explain I'll appreciate................
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Re: TFLMS story 24 Apr 2017 18:44 #311294

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TFLMS wrote on 24 Apr 2017 18:24:

cordnoy wrote on 24 Apr 2017 14:08:
I'm not sure what the one year accomplishes.

1. Many non-addicts can't stay sober for a year.
2. Some addicts can stay sober for a year and still be addicted.

The white book has an entire chapter on this subject.

I think people need to be honest with themselves, and since that's not such a high commodity, they should try it with another.

Not sure what you meant by your post, if you can explain I'll appreciate................

He was commenting on my post which was a commentary thru direct quote on addict/non addict concept.

Re: TFLMS story 24 Apr 2017 19:21 #311295

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Mr YTLMFS,

My last two comments, one was directed at Mr tzomah and the other at grow strong.

It does not seem that I commented on this thread for you. That is surely an oversight. I've read your story several times and teared up. My heart goes out for you. Keep on doin' good things. Sounds like you're on a strong path of recovery B"H.

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Re: TFLMS story 24 Apr 2017 20:28 #311315

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Mazel Tov brother!

you are a real inspiration to all, your determination to grow and your endless desire not to give up, has proven that "Hashem can and does for us what we could not do for ourselves", "without Hashen I can't - without me Hashem won't.

keep on trucking!!
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ברגע שיתן הכנעה כי השי"ת מנהיג הכל אז כבר אפשר להתמודד עם הקשיים. שמעתי מאדם גדול

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Re: TFLMS story 25 Apr 2017 08:17 #311380

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cordnoy wrote on 24 Apr 2017 14:44:

tzomah wrote on 24 Apr 2017 12:36:
wow lots of chizuk 
i read this at the right time today i start over from day 1 but ill make it to 2 years and beyond with you and all continued hatslocho

Heck of a goal; why?

i did not mean a goal 

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Re: TFLMS story 25 Apr 2017 12:58 #311398

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tzomah wrote on 25 Apr 2017 08:17:

cordnoy wrote on 24 Apr 2017 14:44:

tzomah wrote on 24 Apr 2017 12:36:
wow lots of chizuk 
i read this at the right time today i start over from day 1 but ill make it to 2 years and beyond with you and all continued hatslocho

Heck of a goal; why?

i did not mean a goal 

So a yearning?
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