One of the Joys of Sobriety

[laurie6781]

Today is September 7th.

In 1966 on this day I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. On Oct 5th of that same year I went to court to sign away my rights. At that time it was the best thing I could do for that little baby, but let me tell you, those two dates HAUNTED ME FOR YEARS.

During my drinking, of course, it was a GREAT EXCUSE to drink, but it went much deeper than that. After I got sober, this date in particular, I was always so sad. And when I was 3 years sober and she was 18 I started my search, with my sponsor's approval and assistsance. Didn't get anywhere for over 15 years....................and then in '99 I got a pc at home.

A whole new world openned up to me. I found out about new ways of searching, had offers from search angels, and I was off and running. It still took another 2 years, but hell what was 2 years after 34 and 1/2 of not knowing.

Yes, I found her. She had put her information at 2 very reliable organizations 8 years prior. Unfortunately, they were 2 places I had not registered, but through search angels, I did find her! WOW

This morning, bright and early, before my grandchildren left for school, Wisconsin Time, I got a found call:

"Hello"

"Hi Mom 2. Thank you so much for the card. I have 2 young ladies here wanting to talk to gramma."

Wow

So I had a quick chat with both 'my girls' and off they went to wait for the bus. Then Karen and I talked for a bit.

This my friends is one of my GREATEST JOYS OF SOBRIETY. I have my daughter back, not so much as just a daughter, as a friend, and as an inspiration in my life.

My day of sorrow was turned into a DAY OF HAPPINESS. Yes part of my past that haunted me, no longer haunts me.

For those of you just starting recovery, and those already travelling down the road for a while, do not give up! The next Miracle IS right around the next bend in the road.

Just a bit of my E S & H

Love and hugs,

[Sobriety1st]

Thank you for sharing your ES&H..It does make those of us, me anyway, believe in recovery and all the miracles waiting for us.. I am so happy for you and your experience..

[CarolD]

Awesome Laurie!!

Thanks for sharing your beautiful story.