Fulminouscherub, two years
Sober 6/5/2008
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Point Vermin, Peedro, CA
Posts: 150
Fulminouscherub, two years
Yesterday was my second anniversary of sobriety.
I went hiking in the Cucamonga Wilderness with the local hiking meetup group (three peaks near Mount Baldy), went to a meeting where I led and received my chip, went to sponsor's house for dinner and a movie. I'm exhausted today. It feels really good!
This past year has been one of the best in my life. I got to do things I'd only dreamed I'd ever do. Camping at Yosemite, twice at Sequoia, U2 at the Rosebowl, and my first ballet (Bolshoi's Don Quixote).
It has also not been without difficulty. Another job lost. Another relationship failed. Sometimes the road to recovery is slow and difficult.
I think this was the first time in my life I ever tried my best at a job--there 15 minutes early, stayed 15 minutes late. Zero screwing around. I was constantly asking myself, "how can I be of maximum service today?" When they let me go my bosses told me how they'd miss me and how much easier I made their lives. That never happened before.
I think this last relationship was the healthiest one I've ever been in. We were both passionate and respectful. But I realize now that it was a mistake to get involved with someone before my own house was truly in order. I live in squalor, paycheck to paycheck. Who'd want to share that? She has worked very hard to achieve what she has.
How'd I manage two years sober? No surprises there. I got a sponsor who helped me take the 12 steps. I go to meetings and have a commitment. I socialize with squares, man. I try to be helpful to people every day.
I'm still trying to grow in my program; there is still plenty room for improvement. I'd like to start helping out at the local detox and perhaps volunteer some time at the local Alano club. I know that the best way to feel better is through service to others.
Thanks to all of you for participating in my sobriety. It is a great comfort to me that I can come here and hear the message when I need it.
I went hiking in the Cucamonga Wilderness with the local hiking meetup group (three peaks near Mount Baldy), went to a meeting where I led and received my chip, went to sponsor's house for dinner and a movie. I'm exhausted today. It feels really good!
This past year has been one of the best in my life. I got to do things I'd only dreamed I'd ever do. Camping at Yosemite, twice at Sequoia, U2 at the Rosebowl, and my first ballet (Bolshoi's Don Quixote).
It has also not been without difficulty. Another job lost. Another relationship failed. Sometimes the road to recovery is slow and difficult.
I think this was the first time in my life I ever tried my best at a job--there 15 minutes early, stayed 15 minutes late. Zero screwing around. I was constantly asking myself, "how can I be of maximum service today?" When they let me go my bosses told me how they'd miss me and how much easier I made their lives. That never happened before.
I think this last relationship was the healthiest one I've ever been in. We were both passionate and respectful. But I realize now that it was a mistake to get involved with someone before my own house was truly in order. I live in squalor, paycheck to paycheck. Who'd want to share that? She has worked very hard to achieve what she has.
How'd I manage two years sober? No surprises there. I got a sponsor who helped me take the 12 steps. I go to meetings and have a commitment. I socialize with squares, man. I try to be helpful to people every day.
I'm still trying to grow in my program; there is still plenty room for improvement. I'd like to start helping out at the local detox and perhaps volunteer some time at the local Alano club. I know that the best way to feel better is through service to others.
Thanks to all of you for participating in my sobriety. It is a great comfort to me that I can come here and hear the message when I need it.
and congrats
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mississippi
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8 Even more impressive than your two years of sobriety is the kind of person you've become. Thank you for the post - it really touched my heart and inspired me to stay sober today. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!
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