Form a line, I'm accepting congratulations today!

[Devlyn]

Aw, thanks, Jamie! You have a way with words. Hugs, Devlyn

[Jamiep]

Hi Devlyn,

Thank you, I think I am too wordy and should learn to be more concise.

I have never been in an alcoholics shoes but may have the sense of what it takes to stay clear of alcohol. From about 1993 to about 2007 I had acid reflux, my GP didn't tell me food diet may be a factor & didn't mention alcohol could trigger my throat constriction & inhalers could dilate the air passage open. After a year and half I stopped taking a medication. I figured out the triggers on my own, alcohol was one, so I stopped alcohol until the symptoms went away & I very carefully worked my way back to alcohol from 2007 on. This takes a lot of will power to not drink when out with friends that are drinking. So I have been in your shoes briefly to have the courage to not take that drink.

Keep strong.
Hugs
Jamie

[Cindy]

Congratulations my friends.

Devlyn and Sarah Louise you are both an inspiration that have kept me going in some dark times.

My younger sister drank herself to death after a sexual assault.

I had a pretty good go at it.

I will never be cured but I hold you with me when I need strength.

Love and Congratulations

Cindy

[Devlyn]

Thanks, Cindy! It's a shame that addiction is wired into some of us, it turns life into a minefield. Hugs, Devlyn

[Shantel]

Thanks, Cindy! It's a shame that addiction is wired into some of us, it turns life into a minefield. Hugs, Devlyn

If it isn't alcohol, it's food, drugs, tobacco or sex just to touch the tip of the addiction-berg.

[RachelH]

Congratulations! x

[Devlyn]

Thanks, Rachel! Hey Shan, I'm a food addct from way back! Can't shake the stuff! Hugs, Devlyn

[Shantel]

Thanks, Rachel! Hey Shan, I'm a food addct from way back! Can't shake the stuff! Hugs, Devlyn

Me too besides being a recovering drunk, I am an eataholic, love everything that isn't good for me. You don't suppose that our basic nature is self destructive do you? 

[Devlyn]

I resemble that remark!

[Shantel]

I resemble that remark!

Don't tell anyone but....Hugs and a big smoochie for the Devmeister!

[kelly25]

Congrats

[Devlyn]

Thanks, Kelly! I appreciate your support, hugs, Devlyn

[DirtyFox]

Congrats Devlyn! =)

[Heather]

Congratulations! overcoming an addiction is something to be very proud of.

[kelly_aus]

Congrats DM!

12 years clean from a meth addiction for me.

[Shantel]

Congrats DM!

12 years clean from a meth addiction for me.

Good going Kelly, glad you survived! 

[Devlyn]

Thanks, ladies! Kelly, keep up the good work! Hugs, Devlyn

[Jamiep]

@Kelly,

That is a powerful chemical to wrestle out of your life. Congratulations. Enjoy breathing. Stay clean.

Jamie

[Jamie D]

I cannot tell you how proud I am of everybody who has posted their trials and tribulations in this topic.

Dev, you especially, for being open and brave enough to set the tone.  You are someone I look up to, even if you are a few years younger!

[Shantel]

I cannot tell you how proud I am of everybody who has posted their trials and tribulations in this topic.

Dev, you especially, for being open and brave enough to set the tone.  You are someone I look up to, even if you are a few years younger!

Dev is a definite keeper and a bud on many levels!