Today I am Grateful for 10 Months - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Jeff63 · 04-15-2012, 03:55 AM

Hi all,

Wow... I cannot believe it. This week I have been totally abstinent from alcohol for 10 months. In my wildest dreams, I never thought I could make it that far after drinking everyday for at least 16 years.

I have so many hobbies now, the job is great, just celebrated 25 years married to a normal person LOL (she is a great help in this success).

After a month last year of sobriety, I was amazed and promised myself at key points I would document my status here so that I could check back if I ever felt the urge to drink. Amazingly, I have had many business trips, social functions with no urge to drink. What's funny is that people I am with limit their alcohol as well. When they ask why I don't drink, I tell them I had my fill when I was younger and that this is helping me to stay at 180 pounds! LOL

My only problem is that I am hyper sensitive to other alcoholics that work for me. But I am trying oh so hard to be patient and understanding, yet firm on performance expectations.

Thanks to this forum and the friends I made last year (too bad they are no longer around).

Hope to post again in 2 months and join Dee's 1 year club.

God Bless all! And health to your recovery!

stairs · 04-15-2012, 04:36 AM

Congratulations, Jeff!

ARTEMIS · 04-15-2012, 05:24 AM

Awesome job Jeff!!!!

And some of us are still here!!

CarolD · 04-15-2012, 05:25 PM

Well done on your progress....

**Dee74** · 04-15-2012, 05:33 PM

congratulations

D

akberry · 04-15-2012, 06:02 PM

Fantastic! Your words are inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

FlyerFan · 04-16-2012, 04:57 AM

Wonderful news!

This is very inspiring to me, I am coming up on 4 months myself soon. Thank you for sharing this with us!

recoverywfaith · 04-16-2012, 06:07 AM

Congrats on your sobriety.

04-15-2012, 03:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jeff63 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 116	Today I am Grateful for 10 Months Hi all, Wow... I cannot believe it. This week I have been totally abstinent from alcohol for 10 months. In my wildest dreams, I never thought I could make it that far after drinking everyday for at least 16 years. I have so many hobbies now, the job is great, just celebrated 25 years married to a normal person LOL (she is a great help in this success). After a month last year of sobriety, I was amazed and promised myself at key points I would document my status here so that I could check back if I ever felt the urge to drink. Amazingly, I have had many business trips, social functions with no urge to drink. What's funny is that people I am with limit their alcohol as well. When they ask why I don't drink, I tell them I had my fill when I was younger and that this is helping me to stay at 180 pounds! LOL My only problem is that I am hyper sensitive to other alcoholics that work for me. But I am trying oh so hard to be patient and understanding, yet firm on performance expectations. Thanks to this forum and the friends I made last year (too bad they are no longer around). Hope to post again in 2 months and join Dee's 1 year club. God Bless all! And health to your recovery!

04-15-2012, 04:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
stairs Peace Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,137 Blog Entries: 72	Congratulations, Jeff! __________________ Clean Date 08~20~12

04-15-2012, 05:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
CarolD Forward we go...side by side Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 37,601	Well done on your progress.... __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

04-15-2012, 05:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dee74 SR Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 65,521	congratulations D __________________

04-15-2012, 06:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
akberry Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Alaska Posts: 56 Blog Entries: 15	Fantastic! Your words are inspiring. Thanks for sharing. __________________ AkBerry ~

04-15-2012, 05:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
ARTEMIS Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ninja Camp Posts: 398	Awesome job Jeff!!!! And some of us are still here!!

04-16-2012, 04:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
FlyerFan Woman in AA Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,145 Blog Entries: 49	Wonderful news! This is very inspiring to me, I am coming up on 4 months myself soon. Thank you for sharing this with us! __________________ "Sit back, relax, and look at the world from your multi-colored glass."

04-16-2012, 06:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
recoverywfaith Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: God's Grace Posts: 2,465	Congrats on your sobriety. __________________ Be Grateful....Le Forti *The fundamental purpose of life is emotional and spiritual growth*

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