More from the dragon
everything is already ok
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia
Posts: 19,793
More from the dragon 1.5 Years, 18 Months, 549 Days.
When I first put down the booze, I was just pleased to be sober, to be able to move around and do little things like wash and eat. Then I found AA or rather AA found me I now see and my life started to blossom.
Its 18 Months today and I am aware that I have many things yet to do, I am taking them one step at a time and enjoying the journey.
If your new or struggling n recovery, hold my hand I struggle often but stay clean and sober by not picking up, doing meetings and slowly doing the steps. Mostly I stay clean through my growing relationship with my Higher Power. I feel it so acutely now when I turn away and head back to the madness of my disease.
So Today I am grateful and celebrating by telling other members of this milestone and of the miracle of recovery, no more obsession and no more compulsion it has been removed, I don’t remember when, but at same point it was no longer part of my life.
I work full time and actually turn up to work these days J
I laugh a lot
I spend a lot of time with members
My phone bill is silly but its small compared to what I used to spend
I like myself more and more as time passes.
My days are usually a combination of struggle with some aspect of recovery and at the same time alive and vibrant in recovery, that’s just how it is for me and that’s good because I know I am learning and progressing.
More than anything I wish I could show the Newcomers how good this life is, but all I can do is continue with my recovery.
As Rusty says
Give only Love.
Kevin
When I first put down the booze, I was just pleased to be sober, to be able to move around and do little things like wash and eat. Then I found AA or rather AA found me I now see and my life started to blossom.
Its 18 Months today and I am aware that I have many things yet to do, I am taking them one step at a time and enjoying the journey.
If your new or struggling n recovery, hold my hand I struggle often but stay clean and sober by not picking up, doing meetings and slowly doing the steps. Mostly I stay clean through my growing relationship with my Higher Power. I feel it so acutely now when I turn away and head back to the madness of my disease.
So Today I am grateful and celebrating by telling other members of this milestone and of the miracle of recovery, no more obsession and no more compulsion it has been removed, I don’t remember when, but at same point it was no longer part of my life.
I work full time and actually turn up to work these days J
I laugh a lot
I spend a lot of time with members
My phone bill is silly but its small compared to what I used to spend
I like myself more and more as time passes.
My days are usually a combination of struggle with some aspect of recovery and at the same time alive and vibrant in recovery, that’s just how it is for me and that’s good because I know I am learning and progressing.
More than anything I wish I could show the Newcomers how good this life is, but all I can do is continue with my recovery.
As Rusty says
Give only Love.
Kevin
everything is already ok
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia
Posts: 19,793
Originally Posted by MALFUNCTION
from Melbourne also.
congrats, no small achievement.
congrats, no small achievement.
good to meet you, I will send you my email address maybe we can meet up.
Thanks Anna, its only possible because of people like you.
Kevin
Rinnie's Grandpa
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pylesville Maryland
Posts: 1,273
Originally Posted by 51anna
Your inspiring post does show the Newcomers how good a sober life can be, Kevin.
I am SO very glad that you're happy and thank you for sharing your gratitude with all of us.
I am SO very glad that you're happy and thank you for sharing your gratitude with all of us.
One day at a time.
Steve
Rinnie's Grandpa
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pylesville Maryland
Posts: 1,273
Originally Posted by nogard
1.5 Years, 18 Months, 549 Days.
When I first put down the booze, I was just pleased to be sober, to be able to move around and do little things like wash and eat. Then I found AA or rather AA found me I now see and my life started to blossom.
Its 18 Months today and I am aware that I have many things yet to do, I am taking them one step at a time and enjoying the journey.
If your new or struggling n recovery, hold my hand I struggle often but stay clean and sober by not picking up, doing meetings and slowly doing the steps. Mostly I stay clean through my growing relationship with my Higher Power. I feel it so acutely now when I turn away and head back to the madness of my disease.
So Today I am grateful and celebrating by telling other members of this milestone and of the miracle of recovery, no more obsession and no more compulsion it has been removed, I don’t remember when, but at same point it was no longer part of my life.
I work full time and actually turn up to work these days J
I laugh a lot
I spend a lot of time with members
My phone bill is silly but its small compared to what I used to spend
I like myself more and more as time passes.
My days are usually a combination of struggle with some aspect of recovery and at the same time alive and vibrant in recovery, that’s just how it is for me and that’s good because I know I am learning and progressing.
More than anything I wish I could show the Newcomers how good this life is, but all I can do is continue with my recovery.
As Rusty says
Give only Love.
Kevin
When I first put down the booze, I was just pleased to be sober, to be able to move around and do little things like wash and eat. Then I found AA or rather AA found me I now see and my life started to blossom.
Its 18 Months today and I am aware that I have many things yet to do, I am taking them one step at a time and enjoying the journey.
If your new or struggling n recovery, hold my hand I struggle often but stay clean and sober by not picking up, doing meetings and slowly doing the steps. Mostly I stay clean through my growing relationship with my Higher Power. I feel it so acutely now when I turn away and head back to the madness of my disease.
So Today I am grateful and celebrating by telling other members of this milestone and of the miracle of recovery, no more obsession and no more compulsion it has been removed, I don’t remember when, but at same point it was no longer part of my life.
I work full time and actually turn up to work these days J
I laugh a lot
I spend a lot of time with members
My phone bill is silly but its small compared to what I used to spend
I like myself more and more as time passes.
My days are usually a combination of struggle with some aspect of recovery and at the same time alive and vibrant in recovery, that’s just how it is for me and that’s good because I know I am learning and progressing.
More than anything I wish I could show the Newcomers how good this life is, but all I can do is continue with my recovery.
As Rusty says
Give only Love.
Kevin
Well written and said...
You are a fine example to someone like me just starting the journey you have been on for 18 months...
Thanks for being here when many, many people like myself come here to SR and need to listen to what people like you and others here are saying...
One day at a time.
Steve
PS...Hugs back at ya!!!
Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Corvallis OR
Posts: 7
Starting over...again
I am starting on day one today, again. I constantly get to day six or seven and blow it every weekend. I try to make other plans, get busy, etc. but the craving gets me every time. I feel so weak. I am so proud of all of you who are finding a way to beat this disease. I feel like maybe I never will. I have seen someone who prescribed a new medication to help with the cravings. I pray this will give me a chance. I have not done meetings, although I have gotten as far as the parking lot. Thanks for any encouraging words.
everything is already ok
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia
Posts: 19,793
Hi Dazed,
Its only one day at a time. For me I needed to get to the meetings and to be with other addicts and alcoholics. I hope you can get closer than the car park, perhaps phone a member and go with them or phone the local central office and they will help you get to a meeting.
Hang on, keep reading and posting.
If you have not done it, its a great idea to start a new thread and say hi just a few words so we can all come and meet you
I am thinking of you and praying with you.
Kevin
Its only one day at a time. For me I needed to get to the meetings and to be with other addicts and alcoholics. I hope you can get closer than the car park, perhaps phone a member and go with them or phone the local central office and they will help you get to a meeting.
Hang on, keep reading and posting.
If you have not done it, its a great idea to start a new thread and say hi just a few words so we can all come and meet you
I am thinking of you and praying with you.
Kevin
Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Antioch, IL
Posts: 32
Nogard, thanks for a very uplifting post, I really loved it and it came at my weakest moment this week (today my 14th day sober, so it is officially 2 weeks today)
Thanks again and I wish you all the best.
Thanks again and I wish you all the best.
Rinnie's Grandpa
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pylesville Maryland
Posts: 1,273
Originally Posted by nogard
Steve, thank you and thank you for being here, without people joining I would be posting to myself 
Kevin
Kevin
Steve
Rinnie's Grandpa
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pylesville Maryland
Posts: 1,273
Originally Posted by Hanzade
Nogard, thanks for a very uplifting post, I really loved it and it came at my weakest moment this week (today my 14th day sober, so it is officially 2 weeks today)
Thanks again and I wish you all the best.
Thanks again and I wish you all the best.
Kevin said something Hanzade needed to hear, just at the right time for her...
Little miracles like this probably happen many times a day here...
Congratulations Hanzade on your two weeks...Way to go!!!
One day at a time.
Steve
Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: in a better place
Posts: 1,406
Kevin, you are such an inspiration here at SR. I've been watching you grow for the last year and it's terrific. Your words really do make a difference to those just getting started, and to those who are on their way, but are lost.
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