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SPW's avatar

It’s always one day at a time forever. I’m very familiar with the walk you’ve both been walking. Nine years were in the dark but 31 were in the light of AA. Being there affects lives in concentric circles because the damage of the dark affects many; especially those who’re closest. It’s a privilege to walk beside someone who’s in recovery because you find you’re growing too. My recovering late husband taught me so much about growth and allowed me to do so along with him. I’m a big believer in angels crossing our path when they are most needed. My sweetheart was mine. When his work was done, he left us; many of us and the world is now a bit darker. But there are other lights in the world now; your sweetheart being one of them. So I’ll say Happy Birthday to your bright light Mary Katherine. May you both celebrate many more one day at a time.

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Jessica Layton's avatar

Beautiful tribute! Congrats to him! I'll be at 17 years this coming August, and it really does feel like all those years were a completely different lifetime I survived.

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Lainey Davis's avatar

Congrats to your Matt! Thank you for sharing!

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Richard Kane's avatar

With all that's going on today, thank you for sharing some uplifting news!!!

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Cindy Petersen Harper's avatar

Congratulations, Matt! That’s an incredible accomplishment!🥰

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Linda Caron's avatar

I'll bet it feels similar to those of us who overcome anxiety and depression. I have to make choices to keep myself mentally healthy every single day. Alcoholism, depression, anxiety, drug addiction are all diseases of both the mind and body.

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Shellae's avatar

Wow! That time flew by 😳😮👍🏻❤️🙂

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