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Peter Courtney's avatar

Thanks Syd 40 years ago I heard a 79 year old physician claim his second year anniversary emblem. He said: "These have been the two happiest years of my life!" I am so grateful that you and I (at a mere 82 and 7 months tomorrow) did not have to wait as long as he did for the promises to come true. It is very likely I will claim my 44the chip later this year unless I get whipped off to the great meeting in the sky prematurely.

Under the mercy

Peter

Jen Squilla's avatar

Thank you for rambling. I enjoyed every word.

Sydney Lea's avatar

Thanks for all the comments. I am privileged to know that my rambling resonated with some!

Bob Jones's avatar

I really enjoyed this.

Colleen Rodriguez's avatar

Striking illustration! Beautifully written! Thank you for sharing such a beautiful piece of work!

Margaret Ann Ackerman's avatar

Raw, moving account of Sydney's journey through sobriety. I will read this several times. Thank you Sydney

Jean Sward's avatar

Thanks for your direct matter-of-factness, Syd.

Becca Lawton's avatar

Truly enjoyable and inspiring interview. Thanks!

Mary L's avatar

I'm 65 and a poet, too. It's hard not to fall into alcohol or food during these dark times. This interview, your spirit and story, were a tonic of health to me today. Thank you ~

Brooke Berman's avatar

Thank you! My entire nervous system opened reading this. The wisdom !

Tina Storey's avatar

Great conversation. Thank you.

Nancy Fisher's avatar

Our mothers are the ones hardest to get over in my experience.

Sandy's avatar

This is a great write. I will share it with my recovering friends.

Sandy's avatar

I just celebrated my 19th Sober Birthday two days ago. I’m *so* lucky.

Kahena's avatar

I also enjoyed every word of this (and the photos) and will read this again! Warmly, a non-drinker (January 2019)