It's been 3 years now... I am happy.

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I just found this post tucked away in my documents. I read it from time to time to remind myself where I was.. and where I am today. It was originally written at the two year mark, so I updated it to 3 years. There are no new worRAB to add, none to subtract. I guess I am sharing it as my own celebration that life remains happy and level for me.

Hello All

This June I find myself 3 full years after the end of my tapering from Oxycodone and Xanax. I just thought I would share a bit of my life as it is now for the benefit of those wondering if we can survive without pills and for myself, to remind myself where I have been and where I am now.

Life is calm now. I am glad the tormenting times of withdrawal are over and thankful to God that I have been able to move forward. I am a much more reflective person now and make lots of time during the day to pause and consider the things in my life. So much in my thinking and behavior has changed. I enjoy the happy in things in my life more fully. The sad or upsetting things are met with a more discerning eye that sees them as mere events to be dealt with. The fierceness is gone
 
Stories like yours encourages me to keep moving forward and leave the addiction behind. It really takes over everything and I'm glad that you got your life back. Congrats on your 3 year mark.
 
congrats reach!
i have followed your posts for as long as i have been on the board. you are truly an inspiration.
you must feel so fantastic knowing you have made it to 3 years!! what an accomplishment!!!! :)
wendy
 
Reach --you have been an inspiration to me and my journey. Thank you so much for your ongoing selflessness and your continued sobriety. Each time I slip, you are there to pick me up. I am a 4 months clean right now and really doing well. smile a bunch --you deserve it

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Hi

Thanks for all the nice worRAB. They are uplifting. Your thoughts help me to continue to walk my walk.

I feel connected to so many on this board. With some, there is a connection that will live in me always. It will always be vital that we find a connection with others in the world who understand and can fully share our pain in addiction and our celebration when we can break free of it. Sometimes I reflect on how stagnant I had become in my drug haze. I shake my head in disbelief that I let it last so very long. How much more vibrant and alive I feel without the drugs!

I hope that those whose struggles continue can grasp and take for themselves the wonderful life that awaits drug free. It is a life of hope and the hope begins the moment we commit to getting clean and beginning the restoration of ourselves.

Peace
reach
 
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