zjw

I see people post here who are early on in there road to recovery. From my perspective i'm over 500 days sober. I do not envy your struggles I am terrified to pickup myself again. That being said me and I'm sure many others genuinely feel immense compasion for you guys. It takes great courage to decide ot be sober. and its a difficult road.

I sat at an AA meeting one night old guy 20+ years he'd been sober and he still goes to AA. I thought geeze he's probably heard it all by now and why on earth does he keep coming to hear the same poor slob wining the same poor story again and again. Because he cares because he knows how difficult it is to get sober and stay that way and if he can extend a hand to help ANYONE with this he is going too.

I havent really tasted it up close yet personally. But for those with longer sobreity then me I bet its awesome to see someone go from day 1 to day 365! I hope I get to see that with someone other then myself soon.

Its nice to give back. And theres a reason why people post here cause they do indeed care.

doggonecarl

It's awesome to see someone go a couple days sober.

I remember posting when I had one week sober and how amazed I was because I hadn't gone a week without drinking for 35 years.

I have over two years sober now and try to remember the feeling of accomplishment I had and extend it to the newly sober.

MIRecovery

I have seen a lot fail but the ones that make it literally brings tears of joy. Short of my children being born I think it is one of the most amazing experiences in the world. To see someone come through the doors with the snot beat out of them, full of fear, pain, shame, anger, guilt and watch them slowly progress to health and happiness is a miracle.

miko67

Thanks for the helpful advice man, appreciated.
Peace.

ru12

It is amazing to me when anyone gets sober. I remember what it felt like To no longer need to drink. I have great compassion for the newcomer.

Sasha4

If you get chance there is a thread on here by Spen which is called 'looks like I have hit rock bottom'..I think. I will double check.

I love reading it.
I am not sure if you have read it or become familiar with it. If you are not familiar with it, I think you would like reading it.
Towards the end it seems to become almost a fairy tale........!

Sasha4

Its called 'looks like I have finally reached my bottom'

miko67

Whereabouts is this thread?????

Sasha4

I will bump it up so it comes up as having a new post in it. x