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83 Days Sober – What going sober looks like looks (GIF)

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This is what recovery looks like to me.

Gandalf has just broken the spell that was controlling King Theoden. His eyes become clear and he recognized his beloved niece.

I know your face

That’s how I feel about my family back in America that I abandoned. Even though I don’t know what to do next, things are getting more clear every week.

Watch the whole thing on YouTube. I like how he immediately gets up and kicks some ass.

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Tony is the founder and editor of Daily Recovery Club. He is a widely respected authority (in his own mind). He's just trying to live a little longer and a lot stronger.

This blog is not professional or medical advice, rather a support community for others suffering from alcoholism. We are all experts on failure, starting over, and trying to laugh at the absurdity of it all. Find him on Twitter @soberTony

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  2. Sober Tony says

    That scene came to mind when I visited my kids last month. It had been 10 weeks, but the first sober time in a while. It was a wild experience but a reminded of what’s at stake with recovery.

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