Celebrate Courage2: One Year Sober!
Trudgin
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 6,348
Words of wisdom from our dear friend Courage;
There's a person who tries to extinguish the present, out of fear for the future and remorse about the past. --That's the active alcoholic/addict's way out. I always remember I'm just a drink away from being that person again.
Or, there's a person who embraces life while it's happening, who looks to create the best future possible, and who tries to learn from and appreciate the past. -- In my experience, for an alcoholic/addict to become this kind of person requires more than just abstinence, it requires sober support and daily effort.
If you're struggling, I assure you, real change is possible. It's a daily choice to try to live right, and the first step is the choice not to drink. You can do it!
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Unless there is
a new mind there cannot be a new
line, the old will go on
repeating itself with recurring
deadliness
There's a person who tries to extinguish the present, out of fear for the future and remorse about the past. --That's the active alcoholic/addict's way out. I always remember I'm just a drink away from being that person again.
Or, there's a person who embraces life while it's happening, who looks to create the best future possible, and who tries to learn from and appreciate the past. -- In my experience, for an alcoholic/addict to become this kind of person requires more than just abstinence, it requires sober support and daily effort.
If you're struggling, I assure you, real change is possible. It's a daily choice to try to live right, and the first step is the choice not to drink. You can do it!
__________________
Unless there is
a new mind there cannot be a new
line, the old will go on
repeating itself with recurring
deadliness
Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: East Coast USA
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Originally Posted by Gilmer 
Congratulations, Courage! You are a warm, witty support and an all-around blessing. We enjoy your educational and often awe-inspiring contributions on the 24-hour thread, and your practical wisdom all over the board.
Congratulations today on a year!
Congratulations today on a year!
p***enger
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: NYC
Posts: 19,102
Thanks everybody & thanks Gilmer for making this thread! It's lovely to have today.
I remember how I was a year and a day ago, and how I was a little more than 2 years ago when I first came to SR. It's a whole new world, and I'm grateful for the chance to experience it, and grateful for the support and company of everyone on SR.
I remember how I was a year and a day ago, and how I was a little more than 2 years ago when I first came to SR. It's a whole new world, and I'm grateful for the chance to experience it, and grateful for the support and company of everyone on SR.
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