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Did you read the comments? He was being torn apart, for only having 45 days and posting in linkedin instead of another forum...etc... There are some positive though.

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That is my hope too. You never know how a seed gets planted. Thanks!

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Good for him. Regardless how many days he has, he’s taken a very brave step to share his story on such a public and professional forum as LinkedIn. Perhaps he will encourage others to come forward and help shake of the sordid stigma that shrouds addiction - our industry has more than its fair share of addicts who could use a morale boost, certainly more than the 152 good souls supporting each other in this bowl.

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It does make me cringe a little. He's still in the pink cloud, and AA has barely to put a booger on him. That said, it's his truth and in a general sense, I'm glad his voice is out there. With some years under my belt, I sometimes tend to downplay my decision -- "Oh, it was all in my 20s." No matter the reason, it's a good one.

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I say...Big mistake. why on earth would someone does this to themselves. it is hard enough.

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I think it’s rad

I haven’t read it fully but he also posted on SEAM (a sober advertising group on Facebook). I get nervous about people sharing early on in their sobriety because sometimes people get really excited and then burn out. But that’s none of my business. I think it’s cool that he’s sharing his experience because I’m sure a lot of folks in advertising and high up on the corporate ladder can relate. So no matter what happens (hope he takes it each day at a time and finds the freedom and happy destiny of recovery) I hope he planted a seed in others to perhaps get help if they need it!

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