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Lorne 50 3 / 17 / 2012
A Sober Nation story

Lorne

Age
50
Sober Since
03 / 18 / 2012
Sober For
14 Years & 144 Days

01 What it was like

I felt lost and out of control, unworthy

02 What happened

I finally realized I deserved better

03 What it is like now

I feel healthy and confident, the future is in my hands and it's a great feeling

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