Alcoholism Support Group

Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

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Sober2day 08/26/2010

GDay to all.

Its the 27th August here in AUS and this time 20 years ago Thanks to God ,AA my Family and the ex-ordinary people I have had the pleasure to meet on my journey in recovery I had my last drink of alcohol.And to share the blessings I have had in this time would take me another 20 years but I would like to share my day with my friends here on DS.

God Bless..

Lionel

deleted_user 08/26/2010

Whoopeee and pass the coffee!!! That's extra special in these parts!!! Congratulations, my friend!! You've come a long way Lionel ~ and I'll bet you have a few stories to tell. LOL. I've got 17yrs, and with the grace of God, AA and people like you, perhaps I'll make it to the big 20, but I'll just hope for tomorrow. lol. Thanks for sharing this big day with us. Hugs, Lee

ExJerseyGirl2 08/26/2010

That is AWESOME!

When I read your post's title a Beatles song started going through my mind...

It was twenty years ago today,
Sgt. Pepper tought the band to play.
They've been going in and out of style,
But they're guaranteed to raise a smile.

20 years is fantastic, and deserves more than a smile -- CONGRATS, and many more!

deleted_user 08/26/2010

lionel, you are another one i've learned so much from. thank you for your gentle wisdom. i always knew to read every post from you as there was always something that i could carry away from it. thank you too for participating in my recovery. happy birthday!

deleted_user 08/26/2010

Holycrap Lionel!! That's amazing!! :) Thank you for bein here to show us how it's done! Yeeehaw! :)

G'day mate & God Bless.

m8bear 08/26/2010

Wahooooo :)

You know Lionel....your sobriety shows. I love the peace with which you post and I know you remain grateful as I read it in your words.

Thanks for sharing here on DS your ESH.

Hugs to you across about 12000 miles. Have a great Friday fella :)

okiyoe1 08/26/2010

Mr. Dude Ha!!! Wonderful!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztoSUhbNntQ

deleted_user 08/26/2010

Congrats, Lionel!! I always love reading your posts. Inspirational always.

Thanks for all your wisdom, kindness and humor.

Love, Chris

nickyj18022002 08/26/2010

Thats fantastic, congratulations!!!

Thank you for sharing your experience, strength and hope with us. It is an inspiration.

Wishing you peace and serenity as you continue on your journey :-)