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Pachamama

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55. It is a very big deal and important what you have achieved

Wed Aug 13, 2025, 07:58 AM

Aug 13

I admire it and know unfortunately the experience of witnessing someone I love who couldn’t do it and all the terrible things and destruction that comes with alcohol abuse.

Sending you lots of appreciation and good thoughts for what you have overcome and achieved - for yourself and all those that love you.

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Forty years sober today. [View all] rzemanfl Aug 12 OP

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Good for you. I love a good quit. (Been there) applegrove Aug 12 #5

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Mine was 2-17-95. 634-5789 Aug 12 #12

Congratulations. That's a hell of a lot one days at a time. Extremely happy for you. Magoo48 Aug 12 #13

I'm sure it wasn't always easy! hamsterjill Aug 12 #14

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That is a big deal! hope your family is really proud! rurallib Aug 12 #16

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Well done. Torrent63 Aug 12 #18

My kidneys told me to cut it out many moons ago. GreenWave Aug 12 #19

That is a huge triumph - good on you! 3catwoman3 Aug 12 #20

33 years here Wifes husband Aug 12 #22

And a hat tip to you, too, and everyone else who battles this demon. 3catwoman3 Aug 12 #23

That's a lot of days. Well done, you! n/t TygrBright Aug 12 #21

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Congratulations! 4Sitka Aug 12 #26

That's wonderful cate94 Aug 12 #27

May your success be an inspiration to many others struggling with addiction!! ShazzieB Aug 12 #28

I am glad if you are glad. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Aug 12 #29

Congratulations 👏🎉 MustLoveBeagles Aug 12 #30

It can be done. NoMoreRepugs Aug 12 #31

You are verifiably worth the effort it took. n/t ariadne0614 Aug 12 #32

Nicely done! Permanut Aug 12 #33

Wonderful! I am now convinced that no one should drink alcohol. CTyankee Aug 12 #34

good! markie Aug 12 #35

You turned your life around - and it's great to let people know it can be done FakeNoose Aug 12 #36

Wow! Just, wow LearnedHand Aug 12 #37

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Thank you for sharing it can be done and Congratulations! Rhiannon12866 Aug 12 #40

So very awesome! Congrats and thanks for sharing! Dem4life1970 Aug 12 #41

Congratulations!!! nt Javaman Aug 12 #42

Fantastic! MLAA Aug 12 #43

So wonderful. soldierant Aug 12 #44

That's good! Turbineguy Aug 12 #45

I only wish I'd quit at the same age as you. LudwigPastorius Aug 12 #46

Congratulations - Time Flies When You're Having Fun Doesn't It? MissouriDem47 Aug 13 #47

Sept. 1st wil be my 1 year Anniversary of no booze proud patriot Aug 13 #48

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It is a very big deal and important what you have achieved Pachamama Aug 13 #55

Congratulations 👍👍 TommieMommy Aug 13 #56

I have a birthday Saturday and was just thinking I should have been dead 20-plus years ago. johnnyplankton Aug 13 #57

Mr. Rambling is on Day 4 of outpatient rehab. Right now I find it hard to go out to eat, especially since most of the RamblingRose Aug 13 #58

Keep on keepin on WmChris Aug 13 #59

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Kudos! bif Aug 13 #61

Wow! Congratulations! An outstanding achievement! NNadir Aug 13 #62

applause Bluejeans Aug 13 #63

Congrats. A few of my uncles went to DePaul for treatment back when I was a kid. I think Ziggysmom Aug 13 #64

Yes, the building is gone. rzemanfl Aug 13 #70

Congratulations! sinkingfeeling Aug 13 #65

Fantastic rzemanfl 😃 Clouds Passing Aug 13 #66

Congrats!!!! berksdem Aug 13 #68

Huge achievement. Will-power of steel. Much applause to you. n/t SpankMe Aug 13 #69

Very nice. Keep it up. Old Crank Aug 13 #71

Bravo! ChazInAz Aug 13 #72

31yrs for me soon BubbaJoe Aug 13 #73

Excellent! BoRaGard Aug 13 #74

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An amazing milestone sdfernando Aug 13 #77

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