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Addiction & Recovery

bif

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2. I disagree

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Tue May 7, 2024, 11:46 AM

May 2024

I've found it does in fact get easier, not harder. It was tough for nearly five years. Then, I realized that I wasn't thinking about drinking anymore. Almost never. So hang in there folks. It DOES get easier.

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It is time to repeat this simple 4 word sentence...."Don't Ever Give Up." [View all] Stuart G May 2024 OP

I have 15 years sober as of last Tuesday, April 30th. Rhiannon12866 May 2024 #1

Thank You for Posting ....15 years sober...Congratulations...K and R Stuart G May 2024 #4

I disagree bif May 2024 #2

Thank You for posting your idea bif. Good Words..."Hang in there folks." For some, It Does Get Easier, Not Harder." Stuart G May 2024 #5

REPEAT IN LARGE LETTERS...................."DON'T EVER GIVE UP"................................................. Stuart G May 2024 #3