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  1. My Story

    Started by idavidi, November 14, 2018 2:40 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 28
    idavidi
    November 14, 2018, 2:40 AM Go to last post

  2. 95 days sober - what finally worked for me

    Started by Wintercat, June 6, 2018 2:21 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,485
    Boilrtmaker203
    November 13, 2018, 7:07 PM Go to last post

  3. Smile Two Years Sober

    Started by Amelialinea, November 12, 2018 10:04 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 56
    Amelialinea
    November 12, 2018, 10:04 AM Go to last post

  4. On Day 1 again but still vastly better than a month ago

    Started by MoesTavern, November 12, 2018 8:55 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 72
    MoesTavern
    November 12, 2018, 8:55 AM Go to last post

  5. Skipped the bottle of wine today

    Started by 1Free1, June 23, 2016 6:27 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 57
    • Views: 27,721
    KenG6
    November 8, 2018, 10:30 AM Go to last post

  6. Cigarette-free

    Started by Morti13, October 6, 2018 8:25 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 650
    mjrosen
    November 6, 2018, 9:58 AM Go to last post

  7. One small step for me, one giant step for my recovery

    Started by mhkc, October 30, 2018 4:10 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 220
    leaf
    October 31, 2018, 8:10 PM Go to last post

  8. Cool 5+ years - Thank you SMART

    Started by kale, December 16, 2017 6:46 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,386
    Peg1960
    October 29, 2018, 8:44 PM Go to last post

  9. Three years today

    Started by LunaCrist, September 23, 2018 3:53 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,751
    Battybonce
    October 26, 2018, 4:43 AM Go to last post

  10. My Good bye Letter

    Started by Peg1960, December 14, 2015 10:54 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 84,721
    Shirl19
    September 16, 2018, 11:57 PM Go to last post

  11. 6 months clean and serene

    Started by Rahale74, September 4, 2018 4:14 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,307
    BruceStern
    September 14, 2018, 9:24 AM Go to last post

  12. 33 Years Today!

    Started by JvB, January 23, 2017 10:42 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 50
    • Views: 22,399
    Legs1331
    September 3, 2018, 2:41 PM Go to last post

  13. Well, I made it.

    Started by LunaCrist, September 25, 2016 2:55 PM
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 13,861
    shyster
    August 16, 2018, 2:58 AM Go to last post

  14. 5 Years Clean

    Started by jwg54, June 26, 2016 11:38 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,421
    shyster
    August 16, 2018, 2:51 AM Go to last post

  15. Talking 1096 Days Abstinent From My DOC

    Started by SleeplessInSeattle, April 6, 2018 3:38 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,352
    shyster
    August 16, 2018, 2:49 AM Go to last post

  16. One Year sober today!!

    Started by JCBUSA, July 24, 2018 5:42 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 1,790
    shyster
    August 16, 2018, 2:47 AM Go to last post

  17. Thumbs up Over 100 days sober!

    Started by Mike_sill, April 25, 2018 9:01 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,388
    shyster
    August 16, 2018, 2:46 AM Go to last post

  18. 5 Years

    Started by lynn50, August 10, 2018 4:02 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 792
    shyster
    August 16, 2018, 2:45 AM Go to last post

  19. Coming back after relapse

    Started by RDMurphy, June 22, 2018 12:04 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,263
    TheOne0777
    August 11, 2018, 12:55 AM Go to last post

  20. Two Years

    Started by Rich_T, August 2, 2018 3:11 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 668
    LMR555
    August 5, 2018, 2:18 PM Go to last post

  21. 5+ years sober

    Started by chark, April 17, 2018 7:56 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,452
    LobsterTank
    July 24, 2018, 10:06 PM Go to last post

  22. SMART Recovery Has Empowered My Sobriety

    Started by KPBond, July 9, 2018 2:01 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 820
    LMR555
    July 9, 2018, 9:24 PM Go to last post

  23. Celebrating year one

    Started by MylesPS, May 14, 2018 9:53 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,632
    rosario
    July 8, 2018, 12:55 AM Go to last post

  24. Sober Time

    Started by lynn50, June 30, 2018 12:30 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 960
    Sobermum
    July 4, 2018, 10:01 PM Go to last post

  25. Talking Six months off marijuana

    Started by Jeffahag, August 6, 2015 4:41 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 9,831
    DogFood
    June 1, 2018, 9:32 AM Go to last post

  26. 2nd Anniversary

    Started by RebornMe, May 15, 2018 11:56 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 884
    Gordon1
    May 29, 2018, 2:29 AM Go to last post

  27. Two Years Sober

    Started by JoanofArc, May 9, 2018 11:14 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,971
    shyster
    May 28, 2018, 2:44 AM Go to last post

  28. 1 year as an On Line SMART facilitator...

    Started by RebornMe, May 21, 2018 8:58 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,043
    Gordon1
    May 23, 2018, 12:26 AM Go to last post

  29. "I'm a Champion for Choice! because......

    Started by momrox, November 7, 2016 9:52 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,066
    shyster
    May 18, 2018, 10:00 PM Go to last post

  30. 3 Years Sober Today

    Started by jwg54, December 8, 2017 2:15 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,981
    Quay
    April 22, 2018, 9:02 PM Go to last post

  31. Saturday Morning Inspiration

    Started by Just_Jim, March 1, 2014 10:31 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 13,374
    Caroline14
    April 13, 2018, 3:50 AM Go to last post

  32. 6 months sober

    Started by mercarmya, March 12, 2018 12:14 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,955
    curiousandhopeful
    April 9, 2018, 4:41 AM Go to last post

  33. Wink Two Years Siober... Yes, YES!

    Started by SleeplessInSeattle, April 16, 2017 8:47 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,468
    luckyrina
    April 8, 2018, 10:21 PM Go to last post

  34. Eight years sober with the help of SMART

    Started by NoTrumpAce, August 26, 2016 2:28 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 8,890
    shyster
    April 3, 2018, 12:35 AM Go to last post

  35. Sober 1 Year on January 2, 2018

    Started by EliseC1, December 30, 2017 12:51 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,698
    shyster
    April 3, 2018, 12:26 AM Go to last post

  36. Small but impactful victory on the way!

    Started by gudetama, March 30, 2018 1:36 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 687
    gudetama
    March 30, 2018, 1:36 PM Go to last post

  37. Unexpected Benefits of Being Sober

    Started by HeidiM, July 30, 2017 8:43 AM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 11,164
    SynergyMom
    March 11, 2018, 5:08 PM Go to last post

  38. Leaf has 4 years!...wait what?

    Started by leaf, December 15, 2016 8:29 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 11,361
    HeidiM
    March 9, 2018, 12:03 PM Go to last post

  39. 15 months and feeling great!!

    Started by Mgolden995, March 3, 2018 8:21 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 998
    newopp
    March 7, 2018, 12:43 PM Go to last post

  40. A sober life is a better life

    Started by NoTrumpAce, October 25, 2017 12:25 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,751
    jim1
    January 31, 2018, 8:50 PM Go to last post

  41. 34 Years

    Started by JvB, January 23, 2018 7:39 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,329
    HeidiM
    January 25, 2018, 11:46 AM Go to last post

  42. My Journey to SERENITY!

    Started by Supax, November 22, 2017 10:28 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,087
    LMR555
    January 14, 2018, 7:06 PM Go to last post

  43. A Globe-Trotting, European-Travelling, Life-Totally-Changed, Success Story - TWO YEARS SOBER!

    Started by klmichelle, January 1, 2018 10:27 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,463
    LMR555
    January 8, 2018, 7:47 PM Go to last post

  44. Today I celebrate 4 Years!

    Started by Peg1960, December 18, 2017 10:38 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,413
    LobsterTank
    December 22, 2017, 2:31 AM Go to last post

  45. Smile 3 YEARS! Thank You

    Started by GHR, November 30, 2017 11:02 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,139
    shyster
    December 14, 2017, 6:06 PM Go to last post

  46. 30 day mark.....bittersweet

    Started by Dlennon120, November 5, 2017 1:06 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,267
    Gordon1
    November 8, 2017, 7:33 PM Go to last post

  47. First real test: passed!

    Started by BeingPresent, September 14, 2017 8:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,613
    duckie13
    November 6, 2017, 10:16 PM Go to last post

  48. 4 Years

    Started by lynn50, August 8, 2017 7:44 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,499
    Delo
    October 26, 2017, 9:49 AM Go to last post

  49. Smile My story of recovery from smothering suicidal thoughts with drugs to being a Drug & Alcohol Recovery Coach

    Started by achieve_coach, October 28, 2016 1:46 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,629
    shyster
    October 5, 2017, 8:38 PM Go to last post

  50. Two Years getting SMART

    Started by LobsterTank, July 15, 2017 3:08 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 12,957
    mhkc
    October 4, 2017, 6:58 AM Go to last post

  51. Health: HOV. Heirarchy Of Values.

    Started by komoto, February 19, 2017 4:46 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,224
    shyster
    September 26, 2017, 1:44 PM Go to last post

  52. Three years!!! Yes!!!

    Started by Peg1960, December 18, 2016 10:15 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,502
    shyster
    September 26, 2017, 1:39 PM Go to last post

  53. Good Changes

    Started by seaves83, July 18, 2017 4:59 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,393
    mhkc
    July 18, 2017, 10:02 PM Go to last post

  54. small victory

    Started by empowered67, December 11, 2016 6:22 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,182
    Alexa1994
    July 8, 2017, 9:28 AM Go to last post

  55. New Year Gift

    Started by scubatiki, December 29, 2016 6:52 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,526
    Alexa1994
    July 8, 2017, 9:27 AM Go to last post

  56. 2 weeks

    Started by JAR526, February 21, 2017 11:18 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,991
    Alexa1994
    July 8, 2017, 9:22 AM Go to last post

  57. Thank You SMART Recovery -

    Started by JJWil18, March 19, 2017 7:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 12,733
    Alexa1994
    July 8, 2017, 9:15 AM Go to last post

  58. thank you

    Started by jackroush16, July 7, 2017 3:10 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,242
    Alexa1994
    July 8, 2017, 9:14 AM Go to last post

  59. Still sober 1 year

    Started by jackroush16, June 17, 2017 4:12 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,029
    jlsavin
    July 4, 2017, 10:30 PM Go to last post

  60. 15 Years

    Started by lynn50, June 30, 2017 10:40 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,683
    jlsavin
    July 4, 2017, 10:28 PM Go to last post

  61. Congratulations

    Started by Im_Up_and_Down, July 4, 2017 3:13 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,032
    Im_Up_and_Down
    July 4, 2017, 3:13 PM Go to last post

  62. One Year Sober: This Mother's Day vs. Last Mother's Day

    Started by JoanofArc, May 14, 2017 11:25 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,023
    Alexa1994
    June 1, 2017, 12:19 AM Go to last post

  63. Thumbs up Improving the Peaceful Quality of Life

    Started by soberbmj6911, April 27, 2017 3:23 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,411
    drmojo
    May 9, 2017, 5:24 PM Go to last post

  64. Made It! One Year

    Started by n_g, November 27, 2015 7:07 PM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 18,546
    Bobjensen
    April 22, 2017, 5:00 PM Go to last post

  65. Really Happy About These Successes...

    Started by Amelialinea, March 11, 2017 9:22 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,652
    bwilson85716
    April 7, 2017, 3:10 PM Go to last post

  66. Smile Success can be yours.

    Started by NickiMarie, January 26, 2017 10:44 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,118
    LMR555
    February 27, 2017, 8:48 AM Go to last post

  67. So Close to the Cigar

    Started by trickie, February 5, 2017 11:57 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,358
    trickie
    February 6, 2017, 9:49 AM Go to last post

  68. Lightbulb Changed my life!

    Started by jonpc, August 18, 2016 11:39 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,229
    yessica33
    January 25, 2017, 7:36 PM Go to last post

  69. Cool A word of thanks and encouragement.

    Started by QCGuy, January 1, 2017 3:51 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,828
    LMR555
    January 9, 2017, 7:48 PM Go to last post

  70. Even when my mother died

    Started by Gentoo, October 29, 2016 3:26 PM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 10,810
    Sanibel
    December 14, 2016, 2:03 PM Go to last post

  71. Following My Change Plan at Six Months Sober!

    Started by JoanofArc, November 6, 2016 6:26 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,484
    komoto
    November 6, 2016, 7:40 PM Go to last post

  72. The 3 C's

    Started by BIGSLCN, July 18, 2016 9:46 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,367
    soberTE
    October 19, 2016, 10:51 AM Go to last post

  73. Thumbs up Overcame: A panic attack, anhedonia, migraine all in one day with SMART tools...

    Started by airzonk, May 16, 2016 5:47 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,063
    CharlesLucille
    October 17, 2016, 2:50 PM Go to last post

  74. THREE years!

    Started by melliemoo, July 8, 2016 9:56 AM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 12,121
    Gordon1
    September 15, 2016, 9:07 AM Go to last post

  75. 1000 Days!I

    Started by Peg1960, September 12, 2016 10:56 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,716
    Gordon1
    September 15, 2016, 8:32 AM Go to last post

  76. I was addicted to rage

    Started by Awely, August 18, 2016 9:27 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,366
    Awely
    August 26, 2016, 5:36 PM Go to last post

  77. 6 Months Sober

    Started by MIMI79, May 27, 2016 6:52 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 14,447
    Demario
    August 9, 2016, 10:54 PM Go to last post

  78. Smile Celebrating Ten Years Clean and Sober

    Started by Questor7, August 4, 2015 12:38 PM
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 45,297
    shyster
    August 9, 2016, 3:53 PM Go to last post

  79. 364 days into getting SMART

    Started by LobsterTank, July 14, 2016 9:36 PM
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 15,538
    LobsterTank
    August 8, 2016, 8:00 AM Go to last post

  80. Pretty Good For Me

    Started by Delete, August 2, 2016 4:01 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,758
    Delete
    August 3, 2016, 4:08 PM Go to last post

  81. do small success count?

    Started by MasterSkywalker, November 13, 2014 1:39 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 18,737
    wannabechef
    June 24, 2016, 10:36 AM Go to last post

  82. Love The Freedom

    Started by komoto, May 27, 2016 10:18 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,036
    wannabechef
    June 24, 2016, 10:30 AM Go to last post

  83. 3 years sober

    Started by Hapuna, June 20, 2016 12:59 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,112
    LMR555
    June 21, 2016, 1:17 PM Go to last post

  84. Self Management

    Started by leo4068, March 27, 2016 10:17 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,786
    ejlog
    June 8, 2016, 7:27 PM Go to last post

  85. Passed One Year Totally Sober - 17 months active recovery and 13 months at SMART

    Started by Gordon1, July 2, 2014 12:55 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 8,208
    umqf9828su
    May 17, 2016, 10:16 AM Go to last post

  86. Two years sober and my 1 year SMART anniversary

    Started by jeff_kyle, May 10, 2014 2:31 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 13,935
    umqf9828su
    May 17, 2016, 10:15 AM Go to last post

  87. Hi! Gentoo is alive and kicking!

    Started by Gentoo, March 13, 2016 2:54 PM
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 16,791
    RowanZ
    May 12, 2016, 7:28 PM Go to last post

  88. New Day

    Started by Concha, May 4, 2016 8:33 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,123
    fenquat
    May 4, 2016, 9:56 AM Go to last post

  89. I never made it this far, until now.

    Started by sassy0ne, March 24, 2016 8:16 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 9,085
    alands26
    April 17, 2016, 1:44 PM Go to last post

  90. Smile Was it my Aha moment?

    Started by Peg1960, March 21, 2016 9:18 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,272
    df2
    March 23, 2016, 2:52 PM Go to last post

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