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14 Years Sober

Today is my 14-year AA birthday. Fourteen years ago today I re-committed myself to living sober. Life continues to have it's ups and downs and I continue to live my life without indulging in alcohol or mood-altering drugs. It's a good life. I don't always think so but I do today.

I'm happy and healthy with room for improvement. I ought never to complain. A happy medium. I am told that is the best that I can hope for. Too much of a good thing or not enough can really send one around the bend. If that's true, then I'm exactly where I should be. Content.

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