Form a line, I'm accepting congratulations today!

[Devlyn]

Today makes twenty seven years since I quit drinking. Alcohol nearly killed me, as any addiction will. If you are having substance abuse issues, please take whatever steps are necessary to take your life back. You will thank yourself for it. Hugs, Devlyn

[Adam (birkin)]

That's amazing Devlyn, and truly inspirational. I have a number of people in my family who have struggled with alcohol addiction (most of them aren't alive anymore), so it's always wonderful to hear how someone else has managed to overcome.

[kira21 ♡♡♡]

congratulations :-) :-) :-)

[bethany]

  CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!


Hugs
Bethany

[JenniL]

congratulations

[Anna++]

Congratulations!  Keep up the good work

[Ms. OBrien CVT]

Congratulations, Hon

[bojangles]

Congrats!

[Sarah Louise]

Its been 38 years for me since I quit both alcohol and smoking.  I started around 12 quit at 30.

I was raised around alcoholic parents, they went to the Moose Club every night, I went there with them about 3 nights a week, so I was always exposed.  One night I found myself waiting for my kids to go to bed so I could have a drink. 

For some reason due to my upbringing, I didn't like to have a drink until after they were in bed.

When I realized I was trying to get them to go to bed early one night I said, Thats Enough.

I brought them into the kitchen and had them watch me pour all my alcohol (beer, vodka and Bourbon) down the drain and have never taken a drink since.

[peky]

You are a true inspiration to all of us!!!

Congratulations Dear Devlyn, may you see many years fill with joy and prosperity!!!

[Devlyn]

Thanks, everybody! Your support means a lot to me.
@Sarah, I started at 12 and quit at 24. Congratulations to you on your success!

[Nero]

Congrats hon! That's awesome!
Quit at 24! Wow! 

[Devlyn]

Thanks, hon!

[Shantel]

Congratulations from one former drunk to another! My ethnicity is Finnish/Norwegian, that should tell you something.

[EmmaS]

Congrats!!!

[Sara Thomas]

Here's to another day - Congratulations!! 

[Devlyn]

Thanks, ladies!

[Beth Andrea]

Congratulations!

[Devlyn]

Thank you, hon! Hugs, Devlyn

[Jamiep]

@Devlyn,

A year ago my bro-in-law almost succeeded for the 3rd time as an alcoholic in losing his life Dec 2011, it was gut wrenching to see him on life support, but over three months the hospital staff worked there tricks & got him back a year ago in March. It was awful seeing what he did to himself, emotional ups and downs for the family.

So, for you Dear Devlyn, you saw your way through the haze, had the courage to take control of your life. You must be proud of yourself for staying sober and I am proud of you too, and for posting to help others, that is not easy to admit. Bless you for giving yourself another day and look at yourself, if you hadn't made it you wouldn't have gotten to live your other gender as Devlyn, that is something to live for & Honor.

@Sarah Louise & everyone's Aunty Shan, congratulations for seeing life for what it is, coming back from the brink, you have my respect and appreciation.

For all of you, I am Happy you are here & in my life, you are of value to everyone here. Fortunately I have never let the demon Rum get to me, only have one or two on Saturday night & rarely anything else the rest of the week.

My fav song that is a theme for my life is "I Will Survive."
Love
Jamie