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Mark 39 9 / 10 / 2011
A Sober Nation story

Mark

Age
39
Sober Since
09 / 11 / 2011
Sober For
14 Years & 332 Days

01 What it was like

Chaotic, problematic and a mess.

02 What happened

My wife and I chose to quit drinking and enjoy life.

03 What it is like now

Fun and full of grandkids laughter.

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