Checking In - 5 Yrs Today - Thank You SR
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Checking In - 5 Yrs Today - Thank You SR
Hello to my SR family,
It has been a while since I have posted here on a regular basis although that doesn't mean that I don't stick my head in from time to time.
Five years ago today I picked up what I pray is my last desire chip (one day at a time!) and set about the business of trying to get through the withdrawals that were so awful and get on with the business of getting sober. As I went through those withdrawals I promised myself that I didn't ever have to go through them again if I didn't choose to. It helped me and I hope it helps anyone in similar circumstances who may read this post.
Much has changed since 8/8/04. Some great things have happened and some not so great. Such is life and living life on life's terms. I found SR when I was a year sober so for the last four years it has been one of my "tools" that has helped me along the way.
Spend too much time in your own head? - Log onto SR and find people who have it so much worse and try to help them. It is almost guaranteed that you will feel better having done so.
Have a problem you don't know how to handle? - Log onto SR and either ask or search old posts.
Have something happen that really throws you for a loop (such as losing loved ones) - Post on SR and let members share their Experience, Strength and Hope with you on how they got through similar circumstances without a drink.
There are so many ways SR has helped me along the way and so many things I have learned from the people here. As I have shared in Newcomers or with newly sober people here (or not sober but wanting to be), it reminds me that this disease is out there doing push-ups just waiting for an opportunity to pounce. I was so deathly sick when I got sober that I had organs trying to shut down but even in the face of that I couldn't find a way to quit and certainly couldn't find a way to moderate (one drink is too many and a thousand are not enough). It took people sharing with me how bad off they were and how much their lives had changed to give me hope that maybe, just maybe, it would work for me too.
With the face to face support I found in AA along with the virtual people I posted with here it made for a good healthy balance.
So, in the interest of giving back what was so freely given to me, my post is for those early in sobriety or still standing on the edges trying to work up the nerve to take the plunge. You CAN do it. Even if it seems like you can't and your disease is feeding your mind with one lie after another to make you believe that there is no way you can get sober. It CAN be done. It IS done by millions and you do NOT have to do it alone!
For those farther along in their journeys who are still here (Carol and Laurie come immediately to mind although I know there are more), thank you for caring enough to tell me and others like me what is what and for your caring and dedication to SR and its members.
As my evening draws to a close on a Saturday night I can say that I did not drink today and felt no desire to drink. That is still as much a miracle to me now as it was five years ago today.
So forward we go, side by side, one day at a time!
Love and hugs,
Kellye
It has been a while since I have posted here on a regular basis although that doesn't mean that I don't stick my head in from time to time.
Five years ago today I picked up what I pray is my last desire chip (one day at a time!) and set about the business of trying to get through the withdrawals that were so awful and get on with the business of getting sober. As I went through those withdrawals I promised myself that I didn't ever have to go through them again if I didn't choose to. It helped me and I hope it helps anyone in similar circumstances who may read this post.
Much has changed since 8/8/04. Some great things have happened and some not so great. Such is life and living life on life's terms. I found SR when I was a year sober so for the last four years it has been one of my "tools" that has helped me along the way.
Spend too much time in your own head? - Log onto SR and find people who have it so much worse and try to help them. It is almost guaranteed that you will feel better having done so.
Have a problem you don't know how to handle? - Log onto SR and either ask or search old posts.
Have something happen that really throws you for a loop (such as losing loved ones) - Post on SR and let members share their Experience, Strength and Hope with you on how they got through similar circumstances without a drink.
There are so many ways SR has helped me along the way and so many things I have learned from the people here. As I have shared in Newcomers or with newly sober people here (or not sober but wanting to be), it reminds me that this disease is out there doing push-ups just waiting for an opportunity to pounce. I was so deathly sick when I got sober that I had organs trying to shut down but even in the face of that I couldn't find a way to quit and certainly couldn't find a way to moderate (one drink is too many and a thousand are not enough). It took people sharing with me how bad off they were and how much their lives had changed to give me hope that maybe, just maybe, it would work for me too.
With the face to face support I found in AA along with the virtual people I posted with here it made for a good healthy balance.
So, in the interest of giving back what was so freely given to me, my post is for those early in sobriety or still standing on the edges trying to work up the nerve to take the plunge. You CAN do it. Even if it seems like you can't and your disease is feeding your mind with one lie after another to make you believe that there is no way you can get sober. It CAN be done. It IS done by millions and you do NOT have to do it alone!
For those farther along in their journeys who are still here (Carol and Laurie come immediately to mind although I know there are more), thank you for caring enough to tell me and others like me what is what and for your caring and dedication to SR and its members.
As my evening draws to a close on a Saturday night I can say that I did not drink today and felt no desire to drink. That is still as much a miracle to me now as it was five years ago today.
So forward we go, side by side, one day at a time!
Love and hugs,
Kellye
Last edited by Kellye C; 08-08-2009 at 08:04 PM. Reason: Problems posting with long title.
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Thanks Bamboozle, Dee, Chris and NB!! New Beginnings, your comment is exactly what I thought early on. I couldn't see 24 hours sober, much less a week, month, year etc.
I had to learn to focus on the only day that really matters - TODAY!
I love your quote "Today is the first day of the rest of your life" That is SO true!
Hang in there one day at a time and focus on the present. The future will take care of itself.
Love and hugs,
Kellye
I had to learn to focus on the only day that really matters - TODAY!
I love your quote "Today is the first day of the rest of your life" That is SO true!
Hang in there one day at a time and focus on the present. The future will take care of itself.
Love and hugs,
Kellye
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Originally Posted by Kellye C 
Thanks Bamboozle, Dee, Chris and NB!! New Beginnings, your comment is exactly what I thought early on. I couldn't see 24 hours sober, much less a week, month, year etc.
I had to learn to focus on the only day that really matters - TODAY!
I love your quote "Today is the first day of the rest of your life" That is SO true!
Hang in there one day at a time and focus on the present. The future will take care of itself.
Love and hugs,
Kellye
I had to learn to focus on the only day that really matters - TODAY!
I love your quote "Today is the first day of the rest of your life" That is SO true!
Hang in there one day at a time and focus on the present. The future will take care of itself.
Love and hugs,
Kellye
I gave my father a framed picture that had that quote on it when I was a kid, actually he brought it up today saying that he saw it this morning & remembered me giving it to him (I didn't even know he still had it). ok... getting emotional.
Congratulations again & I cant wait for the day I post my five year thread & to have you post a congrats in it ;-)
All of the best,
NB
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Originally Posted by laurie6781
Hey Kellye where you been?
It is so good to see you here again, please don't be such a stranger.
Congrats on your 5 years, that is GREAT!!!!!!!!!
Love and hugs,
It is so good to see you here again, please don't be such a stranger.
Congrats on your 5 years, that is GREAT!!!!!!!!!
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8Love and hugs,
Hey Laurie,
I have been dealing with major illness issues and working closely with the neurologists to find the right balance of meds. It is something fairly rare (only 12,000 cases in U.S.) and it could cause me to lose my sight. Needless to say I plan on trying to figure out what is best. Final last straw is the insertion of a shunt to release pressure from my brain and eyes.
Also, I am still getting settled into married life! It will be two years next month!! And we are opening a used book store this month. So..... lots going on!
Life is rather chaotic at times but it is life on life's terms!
Thanks for asking about me.
Hugs!
Kellye
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