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7 Years Sober

Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you reach the point of being truly sick and tired of being sick and tired—and you choose to do something about it.

Today I honor February 16, 2019—not my first attempt at sobriety, but the day it finally held. The day I gave myself a real chance to live this beautiful life. I knew there had to be light behind the clouds; I never knew how bright it could be.

Forever grateful,

Dwight

Dwight Hyde

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24 responses to “7 Years Sober”

  1. Lovie Price Avatar
    Lovie Price

    lol.. and i commented again.. i looked thru and saw i already had , but still applies..

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    Lovie Price

    hard to believe it’s been that long. I remember when so many of us on here started our journey together ( ish) and I truly miss the comradery. I don’t think most of our little group is even on here anymore. But hey, we got each other through some tough times. We walked the not linear path. Crazy to think how many failed, but also how wonderful some succeeded.. Hugs, you!

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    1. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      I’ll be forever grateful for that crew😊

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  3. TheSilentWriter2026 Avatar
    TheSilentWriter2026

    134 days and continuing for myself. Working towards one year! Congratulations!

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    1. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      Right on right on! Keep it uP – it was the best decision of my life❤️👊

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  4. Lovie Price Avatar
    Lovie Price

    this is amazing! I remember when a bunch of us on here were just starting out. You never looked back, never failed. I am grateful for 4 solid years now. There’s nothing more peaceful than knowing I conquered that demon.

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    1. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      Definitely 🙌❤️

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  5. Pam Waugh Miller Avatar
    Pam Waugh Miller

    Congratulations, Dwight! Loving your posts and the live you are living. 🙂

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    1. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      Thanks, Pam🤗

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    janieleeds

    Congratulations! So happy for you Dwight! xo

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    shack017

    What a week! You turned 60, you retired, and you’re 7-years sober. Now you have all the time and, more importantly, the clarity to enjoy it. Congratulations, Dwight. I just hit 7 weeks sober on your anniversary. Your 7-years is inspiring. Onward and upward!

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    1. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      Thanks for always having my back, Joe. It’s been a big week — a little overwhelming, but all good. I’m ready to settle into this next chapter. And huge congrats on 7 weeks — that’s real work. Cheering you on, brother ❤️

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    jacquelyn3534

    I am so proud of you Dwight! You are such an inspiration to us all. I’m definitely a better person knowing you! I feel so grateful I get to talk to you daily. ❤️🙌🏻❤️🙌🏻❤️

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    1. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      Thank you, Champ💪 Right back at you! I’m a lucky man having your light in my life.❤️

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    Barb

    So happy for you, Dwight! My daughter used to fly a lot and she came home one day and stated that the sun is always shining…you just need to get above the clouds. And yes, my friend….it’s mesmerizing!🎉🥳💖

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      Dwight Hyde

      Thank you for all your support, light, and incredible love, Barb❤️🤗

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    ZeroSpace

    Amazing!

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    1. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      Thank you🙌

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  11. Uncoffined Avatar
    Uncoffined

    Congralulations from down under!

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    1. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      Thank you😊☀️

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    Ravaged By Time

    Congratulations Dwight that is a significant accomplishment and you have to feel so much better.

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    1. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      Thank you. Very hard to express for sure. The last 7 years have felt like being back “home” at my base where so many things are right in my world.

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    annemariedemyen

    Congratulations, Dwight! Keep celebrating the years and keep putting it out there. You are an inspiration to everyone out here who is trying to create a better life for themselves and their loved ones. I am so glad that you are a success story – for you and for us! 🤗💞

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    1. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      Thank you, Anne❤️

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