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Legal Editor, @BuzzFeedNews. SCOTUS Correspondent. Nat Sec Team, covering Trump & Mueller. Sober. Gay. Buckeye. Law Dork. DMs open. chris.geidner@buzzfeed.com

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    1. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Jun 27

      It’s the end of a very long day tonight, but I have reason to be overwhelmed with gratitude — and filled with humility — that I get to do work that I think is so important to our democracy. For me, and I always must remember this, it is only possible because I am sober.pic.twitter.com/eGe6CtPSpk

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      Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Jun 27

      I started covering Supreme Court cases — in person, as part of my job — in the last year that I was drinking, so I know that there is no way that my career would have been able to progress as it had if I had stayed on that path.

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        2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Jun 27

          In fact, of the two cases I covered that term — Christian Legal Society v. Martinez and Doe v. Reed — one of those decisions came down in the last week I was drinking and the other came down the day after I stopped drinking.

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        3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Jun 27

          So, in all, of the many decisions I’ve now covered at SCOTUS, only one of them came when I was still drinking. ... That’s no coincidence. If I had kept drinking, I wouldn’t have the job I have, I doubt I’d still be in DC, and there’s more than a chance I’d be dead or in jail.

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        4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Jun 27

          This week, though, I’ve gone through my days, writing stories and tweeting about all of these big things happening at the Supreme Court — but also from within the administration and in courts around the country. I even got out for a run last night. 😊pic.twitter.com/0UlUShNBek

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        5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Jun 27

          Today, preparing for the last day of the term and the possibility of retirements, I also awoke 8 years sober. Which is a miracle. I never would have imagined a week without alcohol back when things were at their worst — which was for a while — let alone a year. Eight, impossible.pic.twitter.com/jzraMB4BvK

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        6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Jun 27

          This was not a milestone of my making. Reaching out for help — and accepting that help — made it possible, and I am so grateful each day for the people who did and continue to make each day possible ... one day at a time.

          8 replies 10 retweets 158 likes
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        7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Jun 27

          It’s honestly a helluva thing, living the life I get to live now, and my gratitude is genuine. ... If you think that alcohol or any addiction is an issue in your life, reach out to someone, seek a group, talk to a doctor — just find someone. You don’t need to deal with it alone.

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        8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Jun 27

          When I wasn’t quite ready or sure what to do, back in the spring of 2010, there was someone on here — who I’d known from blogging and was open about his sobriety — who I talked with about my drinking concerns. He listened, was there, and told me what worked for him.

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        9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Jun 27

          In a handful of direct messages over a few months, he really helped me at a critical moment when I felt really scared and lonely. (So, yeah, despite my criticisms of Twitter, it also helped change, or even save, my life.)

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        10. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Jun 27

          Before and since then, of course, many others have provided much needed advice and help and friendship and love. I am truly blessed.

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        11. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Jun 27

          Now, it’s now a new day — another day to stay sober, live my best life, and do all that I can to contribute positively to the world. Right now, though, that means I need to sleep! ... Night, all, and let us try to be good to one another — and ourselves.

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        2. Doug Lesmerises‏Verified account @DougLesmerises Jun 27
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Started following you for an Ohio State reason, but you have become my lifeline to the court. Your work is important, you do a tremendous job and I often feel like I can't end my night on Twitter without your regular sign-off about being good to ourselves. Appreciate what you do.

          3 replies 0 retweets 8 likes
        3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Jun 27
          Replying to @DougLesmerises

          Thanks! That’s very kind!

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        2. Laura Walker  🍸 🇺🇸  🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🚀‏ @LauraWalkerKC Jun 27
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          I think you are amazing and definitely one of the best reporters I follow :)

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        3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Jun 27
          Replying to @LauraWalkerKC

          Thanks!

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        2. Sister Resister‏ @Fear_Nothing000 Jun 27
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Grateful for you work & for the sobriety that makes it possible. 🙌🏽

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        3. Sister Resister‏ @Fear_Nothing000 Jun 27
          Replying to @Fear_Nothing000 @chrisgeidner

          *your

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        1. Ignatius, Really.‏ @phlubup Jun 27
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          I quit drinking five years ago, and I am REALLY glad that I'm not seeing any of this happen while hungover. Also other good things about not drinking.

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        1. Barry katz  🇺🇸‏ @Barry__katz Jun 27
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          Good for you. Getting your life in order takes real determination!

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        1. Ms. B‏ @ms_rbarry Jun 27
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Thx for sharing your positive recovery!

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        1. VOTE. VOTE. VOTE.‏ @snarky_yogi Jun 27
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          Good job! I know it’s not easy, but it IS worth it.

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