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In reply to the discussion: I'm observing a special anniversary today. [View all]kag
(4,079 posts)54. My grandfather died of alcoholism.
Technically, it was a stroke, but really it was the smoking and drinking.
I have had my own issues (someday I'll tell that story here, but today is not that day). I know how hard it is, what you've done.
Stay strong, my friend.
And congratulations!
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Congrats ! I have an uncle it's been over 35 years . He had to be dried out in a facility
lunasun
Jan 2020
#20
Wonderful post and a big thank you to the rat that finally got the message through
grantcart
Jan 2020
#45
That is a serious accomplisnemt of joyful import! Congratulations! Be proud, for goodness sakes!
marble falls
Jan 2020
#62
As a politician once accidentally said in front of an open mic: This is a big big fucking deal!
Stinky The Clown
Jan 2020
#68