3 months

[RJS]

I reached 3 months a few days ago. The last week or so of my drinking I begged God for help staying sober and made my way to the liquor store that very night. I don't ask for help, not one time since I stopped. I just thank God for the good that happened every day before bed. Just all I can bring myself to do. Thank yall,
Ryan

[MNGirlyGirl]

Congrats on three months Ryan!! You have a lot to be thankful for!

[best]

Originally Posted by RJS

I don't ask for help, not one time since I stopped. I just thank God for the good that happened every day before bed.

I found I didn't need ask for help because the Lord took the problem away.
A thank you every morning and every evening come without thought because I am still in awe of what the Lord has done in my life.

Daily, we still have struggles in our life. The struggles may not be for alcohol but they are still struggles.
By starting each day with... Lord, you know my struggles before they even get here... I ask for you help and guidance today no matter what comes.

I may be able to handle what ever comes or I may need His help.
Either way, He will be there and even on the things I can handle....He will make the path smoother.

[dave47]

I pray to God to help me make the right choices during the day. I never used to do that because i felt it was wrong to ask for any help for myself. Eventually i figured that if i want to lead a better life there is nothing wrong with asking for guidance and saying thanks as well.
Congratulations on your sober time Ryan and keep on battling, best wishes.

[toad]

Do you go to any meetings?

You wrote: "I don't ask for help, not one time since I stopped.".........if I thought that way I would be on very unstable ground........May the Power go with you.

[CBrown]

Congratulations! Whatever way you're making it work, keep it up.

[Lily]

RJS,

Congrats on the 3 months! I pray you can continue on. I have heard of ppl getting delivered all at once and never going back, I pray you are able to continue on, one day at a time! Blessings, Sheila <><

[RJS]

I found words for what has been under my skin my entire experience with AA. Safety. And the human tenancy to trade freedom for it.
My idea of the help I needed has been after the same pattern. I discovered something getting drunk, and sober again. I have a choice, and I will receive the consequences good or bad. My idea of being 'cured' was to have that choice removed and it didn't happen.
The world and all that is human will offer you comfort and safety along with a slap on the back in exchange for freedom.
It's a lie. The world isn't safe. God isn't safe, and neither is life. Just the way it is. And mulling over these things, I have not yet been willing to exchange the freedom of my sobriety for the lying comfort of another drink.
I'm going to meetings, mostly just checking in, and try to have to do with fellow members as much as possible which is a good bit nowadays.
Thanks, Ryan

[best]

Originally Posted by RJS

The world and all that is human will offer you comfort and safety along with a slap on the back in exchange for freedom.
It's a lie. The world isn't safe. God isn't safe, and neither is life. Just the way it is.

The world may not be safe but there are choices we can make that put us in a safer area.
I have always found God to be safe, even in my sin. He brings gentle correction, not a rod of iron.
Life is life and again like the world... our choices can help us deal with life as it comes in a safer manner.

And mulling over these things, I have not yet been willing to exchange the freedom of my sobriety for the lying comfort of another drink.

As I said...choices can make it safer.
You made a smart choice. Good job.

[barb dwyer]

woohoo Ryan !!! 90 days is HUGE !!!!

[cmc]

I love how you describe your willingness to stay sober.

And mulling over these things, I have not yet been willing to exchange the freedom of my sobriety for the lying comfort of another drink.

Thank you for sharing with us. I'm so happy to learn of another person finding the kind of freedom you describe. I agree with you about being thankful to God. It's a good reminder to me since there are times when I can 'slip' and forget to be grateful for what I do have.
Congrats for your 3 months!

[CAPTAINZING2000]

If you can, might not hurt to drive home a different route so, you don't even go past the liquor store
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grats on the 3 months

[Harleyrider]

Wooo! Hooo! Look at you! Congrats on 3 months. With a little over 18 years sober I can say honestly say that the longer I stayed sober the easier it was for me. I went to AA for one year and after I sobered up I have been back 2 times within the last year only to try to bring the suffering alcoholic to Christ.
How I stayed sober all these years is I just surrendered it at the Thrown of God. Some people need AA to stay sober but the Lord released me from the nightmare.
Stay strong in your recovery and if the meetings help, get to as many meetings as you can . There are people there who really do love and care for you and find yourself a sponser. Someone you feel comfortable with and trust.