Introduction - New to SR
Hi All - (this is repost from the Alcoholism thread - sorry if I started in the wrong place)
I want to introduce myself. I am new to SR, but have been really impressed by all of your posts and support. I am constantly amazed by the care that you all show for one another, especially those in need.
My story quickly -
- The tremendous personal stress that I put on myself is my main character defect that drove me to be a "at home, after the kids go to bed (mostly)" drinker (read this as "control freak")
- Almost 9 months sober
- AA, working on 4th-6th step right now with sponsor
- Pretty high bottom, but was progressing downward quickly
Best part of being sober
- Regaining positive momentum while developing new life tools to relax and take one day at a time
Worst part of being sober
- Having to re-learn how to live life and deal with a lot of the pain, stress, and fear that I was covering up using alcohol
I look forward to contributing.
I am grateful to be part of this group.
Regards
(New) ME as of 1/11/09