Acheleus

Hello everyone. It has been a little while since I have posted on SR, but I have been reading and keeping up with other people experiencing recovery from alcoholism.

In 12 days I will be three years sober. It has not been easy, and I have struggled during various periods of sobriety, but I know that today I at least have a shot of making my dreams come true as long as I don't ever give up.


It doesn't feel like anything to be celebrating--at this point in my recovery I feel that sobriety is just the foundation for other things in my life, and I don't deserve to be congratulated for not engaging in self-destructive drinking.


Today I am trying to branch out, but I have a few more things to take care of professionally before I can begin growing in other areas of my life.


I am grateful that SR exists, and I appreciate the moderators, like Dee, who offer so much encouragement and support to other people who are struggling. I'm trying to learn how to offer more of myself after I take care of my professional responsibilities.


Have a great summer everyone. I will quietly celebrate my three years of sobriety by myself, and I will reflect on everything I have learned.


Also...GO CAPS!!!

BullDog777

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dee74

Thanks for the shout out Ach

Nope.
As someone who's followed your story for many years I must disagree.

You very much deserve congratulations for turning your life around.

You've worked incredibly hard and I think that's worthy of congratulations, so congrats

Thanks for posting, I'm glad to have the opportunity to wish you well.

You may inspire someone else reading, Ach - and that's a good thing

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Dropsie

Achs,

I have also enjoyed sharing this road with you.

You are an inspiration.

Have a great, quiet, anniversary.

Free2bme888

Me. Me!!

Acheleus, you have inspired me!

Thank you so much for sharing, you have made my day, and my AV nervous 🙏🏼😊



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Mattq2

Well done. Congratulations

Acheleus

Don’t let the alcoholic voice direct your life, free. You can do this!

MyLittleHorsie

I love reading these posts. Thank you for posting and I know you said you don't want It, but congratulations. It is a fabulous milestone and inspirational for many.

Acheleus

I don’t feel as scared as I did early on so I suppose it just feels normal to be sober now.

It’s not as much of a struggle now to deal with emotional pain, fear, and disappointment. Today I feel more empowered and am not as dependent as I once was.

I want to work on helping others and I am here in SR to offer encouragement and support.

I took on way too much in early recovery and I am still overwhelmed with some things, but I am grateful to be sober, present, and willing to help.

Thank you for congratulating me. It’s a good start to the week!

ScottFromWI

Congratulations Acheleus, I am also amazed at the progress you've made in these 3 years, and credit to you is definitely due.

Acheleus

Thank you Scott. Somehow I don’t feel like I have progressed that much. Stress and lots of work are clouding my perspective, I think. I have been working and studying a lot, so maybe I have a difficult time looking back to see that I have matured.

I am at work and I feel exhausted. When I get home I have to study, study.

Maybe one day I will just be able to relax.

But three years sober is a lot better than three years drunk. I hate to know where I would be if I was drinking.