1 year sober and i would just like to say,

[hippiehillbilly]

thank you all for your kind words of encouragement and support this time last year.it really did and does mean a lot to me..

also id like to give special thanks to blu raven for the book he sent. it helped me wrap my mind around things when i most needed to grasp what was happening.. thank you again.

id like to give special thanks to wanderingturnup and dragonfly as well,for not forgetting where we live through all this.for being real family an not just fair weathered fakers. i really appreciate yall not turnin your back on us like so many seemed to have. that means a lot to me..

once again thank you all for your kind words and support.. i havent forgotten..

[hippiestead]

Congradulations on a full year of sobriety HHB!!!!

:party:

[Rainbowtoke]

I remember when you first quit last year, I remember the thread. I'm so glad it worked out for you. I pray for many more sober years for you. I never had a problem with alcohol but tobbacco was my demon. Been tobbacco free for 4 years now. The best to you and yours. Tokin.

[scratcho]

Nice goin' man.I remember too

[soaringeagle]

i actualy missed the thread last year i think but man thats so wonderful
tobaco was mine as well and been 26 days

i maybe wasnt the kindest to you always ..we butted heads alot but man i respect ya and love ya..
and this really makes me feel good
if ya ever need support im there for ya

sorry i missed the thread last year..sometimes just need a break a few months from here..
i wish i had known

[BigSkyDocu]

Man I thought there was no life after the drinking was over. I was wrong. Life is beautiful and memorable. Peace and congratulations.

[pixeewinged]

Hey, hippiehillbilly...

Im sorry Im not too familiar with you, or your past problems... And I know you dont know me.... but, of course Im sure you dont want a whole lot of "Iv been theres" or "I sympathize"... but, with drinking problems in my own past, I just really want to say, Congrats man!! I am both happy, and proud of you for overcoming whatever it is youve been battling!
Life can really bite you in the ass sometimes, and its not just anyone that can get the upper hand once you've hit bottom.. so truly, good on ya! And I wish you all the best. You deserve it.
:)

[MagnanimityMan]

ya make me happy :)

[blu raven]

Been pacing and smiling, congradulations too you both. You folks need a nice feather I think, we love you.

[Olympic-Bullshitter]

Believe that there are great unknowns out there and when you put them together they add up to God.

[MaryJane69]

what a great accomplishment. i am very proud of you.

[shameless_heifer]

Way to go HB..13 yrs sober here.. I use to drink till the cows came home.. about a case a beer a day.. sometimes a bottle of booze.. I was pretty out there at times.. I got pissed and spray painted For Sale on all my hubbys stuff, his truck, his tractor, even the barn.

It feels good to be free of that stigma of being a drunken bitoch. I'm not as depressed since I quit getting drunk. I can still have a drink on occation, but I don't drink enough to get drunk. I don't like the feeling of being out of control or sloppy.

Hang in there the worst part is over.

Bright Blessings
sh

[King Robert]

The first year is the toughest my friend. Congrats.

[WanderingturnupII]

I'd say, cool, that's more beer for me, but since I don't have the time or energy to drink near as much as I used to, I guess that's a lot more beer for somebody else. Hope somebody else can handle it...

[hippiehillbilly]

ya know oddly enough since i got over the initial withdrawls ive had no desire nor temptation to drink whatsoever..
its odd i keep tellin people to drink if they wanna drink,an other than turnup an D fly everyone still wont drink around me like it will bother me or something..we gotta a dood been stayin here for like 3 months now an he still runs around here with a flask hiding behind trees an shit takin a swig here an there.. lol

only thing that bothers me is how bad beer smells to me now. that shit just STINKS.
i wish folks would just do what makes them happy an not worry about me.. im fine..

once again,,thanks yall for the kind words

[Sweet pea ky]

Hey, I'm sooo glad to hear that you are doing so good. I love you all sooooo much.http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

[harshhookah]

awesome dude. Im glad that there are people around like you to encourage others to spread the word of sobriety. I think more people need to learn all that matters are the spiritual beings and not the possessions you so dearly desire.

[hippiehillbilly]

OH WOE WOE WOE,let me make one thing CLEAR .. im not encouraging anyone to be sober or anything else.. i did what was right for me and me alone. i dont feel as if anyone has any business "spreading the word of sobriety" to others simply because thats the lifestyle they choose..

i spent 20 years with alcohol being part of my way of life,i have a huge amount of friends who drink and ill be damned if just because i chose to quit drinking i would choose to alienate or belittle those folks simply because i made a lifestyle choice..

trust me just because i quit drinking does not mean i have become some high holy. anyone that knows me knows my personal disdain for high holies,i sure as hell aint gonna join there ranks now...

[drumminmama]

I for one am glad your asshole-ness has survived. We need our shake ups.
I'm here if you ever need to talk. PM for phone or Email

[Dragonfly]

hell yeah hippy we love u and we love the farm. i;m way freakin proud of u 4 this past year of sobriety. know it hasnt been easy but take it 1 day at a time.