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Roaringgirl55's avatar

Well done and so true! I quit nearly 40 years ago...no regrets and a great life!

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Tor Freeman's avatar

That's great to hear!

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helen sharp's avatar

I wish I could give this more than one ‘like’!

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Tor Freeman's avatar

Thank you Helen!

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KJ's avatar

Gorgeous and insightful, as always.

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Tor Freeman's avatar

Thank you!

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How to Make a Graphic Novel's avatar

Love this Tor

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Psit Jewellery's avatar

I really liked this comic and the quote by Jung. It's relevant to me too in terms of how I go about my life work-fun-obligations. This morning/afternoon metaphor really speaks to me! And as always your drawings are so alive and fun!

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Tor Freeman's avatar

Thanks Katerina! I was really excited when I found that quote, it spoke to me tons too, and has really helped! Work-fun-obligations are a juggle forever, I imagine!

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Jackie McC's avatar

Funny, insightful and as thought provoking as ever! This resonated the first time and it STILL resonates. But.... I’m in the wilds of Donegal and the Guinness is calling. Maybe I’ll try the new alco free one? Third time could be the charm!

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Tor Freeman's avatar

Thanks Jackie! That's so nice. Haha, what did you decide?? I haven't tried the alco free Guinness, but the wilds of Donegal are now calling me!!

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Lynne's avatar

Always proud of you Tor, impressed that you’ve been sober for a whole year & that you had the self knowledge you needed to stop drinking. Love as ever lynne xx

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Tor Freeman's avatar

Thank you so much Lynne-os. ❤️ xxxxx

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Joe Berger's avatar

Congrats Tor - this is inspiring!

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Joe Berger's avatar

Plus props for a pitch-perfect Nigel Molesworth 👌

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Tor Freeman's avatar

Thanks Joe! I fancy him for a next tattoo...!

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Elizabeth Legum's avatar

Inspirational

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Hywel Livingstone's avatar

Congratulations! Hope to see you soon x

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KMcC's avatar

I have such a hard time summing up my own thinking about this subject, but you’ve done it beautifully with words and pictures!

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Tor Freeman's avatar

Thank you! It is difficult, isn't it!

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Luke Newell's avatar

This is SO great, thankyou for sharing (again). Gonna give that podcast (and perhaps book) a go. Similarly, no big DRAMATIC MUSIC moments for me, but yeah the afternoon SHOULD be different to the afternoon eh?! Just for the sake of something new if nothing else! Plus non alchie beers are genuinely great now… Guinness? Winner. Best to ya.

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Tor Freeman's avatar

Thank you Luke! Yes I think there's a strong idea that one has to have the drama before being "allowed" to stop - but really that's not helpful! And yes to the new non-alc beers - Lucky Saint have opened a pub in Marylebone too, I haven't tried it yet but it's on my list!

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Joscha Sauer's avatar

You're awesome!

Congratulations! :)

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Tor Freeman's avatar

Thanks Joscha! :))

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Lucy W's avatar

Congratulations! I loved reading this - so human and to the point. I also had to give up alcohol 2 yrs ago (on medical grounds) but often find myself being missog about it. So it’s lovely to hear you being so positive! I’m going to keep looking back at this! Thank you!

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Tor Freeman's avatar

Thank you Lucy, and I'm so glad if it was helpful. I know reading has helped me SO much throughout. I do feel very positive about it - there are things I miss, for me alcohol did enable some fun times. But the balance is totally worth it, and I feel really grateful to have come to this place and escaped, when I might not have done!

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Dan Stoneking's avatar

THIS. Everything about this. The humanity. The truth, Genuine. Love it!

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Tor Freeman's avatar

Thank you Dan!

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Ella Beech's avatar

I love this comic Tor, and I’m so so proud and impressed that you’ve done a whole year. I’m raising a non alcoholic beer to you! 🏅💪😎

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Tor Freeman's avatar

Thank you Els!!! For all your support, and I'm raising one to you too!! xxxxxx

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