In my 25 yr marriage I too felt alone, lonely.
Hi Im Sharon and Im 20 yrs sober with a many
one days at a time collected to get me where I
am today. HOWEVER.....dont let the 20 yrs scare
you because that is just a number. I am only one
drink away from a drunk if I chose to not stay in
my recovery program.
I got sober 8 yrs into my 25 yr marriage when
family stepped in with an intervention. When
I got sober and began my recovery program I
was alone. As time passed I was still alone because
I by passed my family as I grew in recovery leaving
them to wonder what happened to me. We werent
on the same page because we were speaking different
languages. I spoke of recovery which they didnt
understand and they spoke normal which I didnt
relate to.
Anyway, I stayed close to my recovery program and
all those i sat amongst in meetings or here on SR reading
others post. I also baked goodies to bring to my meetings
and found an awesome park to walk or jog for an outlet.
I kept doing what I needed each day to stay sober even
tho I was unhappy in my marriage. Finally I was blessed
upon and my cries and prayers were answered from my HP.
My 25 yr marriage ended peacefully and I returned to my
hometown and was blessed with a new husband and new
wonderful happy life in recovery.
My husband and I just celebrated our 2 yr marriage on Feb.
14th Valentines Day and we ride together on our Road King
taking awesome trips to the Grand Canyon and to Daytona.
We hold hands and kiss and all that gooey stuff that is
simply romantic and love that I craved in my 1st marriage.
There are the PROMISES written in the blue book of Alcoholics
Anonymous. Those promise do and will come true, some slowly
some quickly but will come true by living and incorperating a
program of recovery in ur everyday life.
I was lonely and miserable just like you at one time in my
life. HOWEVER today I have a purpose in life which allows
me to enjoy the gifts of recovery living happy joyous and free
without alcohol.
So can YOU.
