1st Anniversary Today - 12 months sober
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1st Anniversary Today - 12 months sober
Hello Everyone
I've mainly been posting on the <2 weeks, then < 3months then <6months and finally <1 year. But it's happened alright. I thought I would post in Newcomers to give hope to anyone that want it. I've copied my post from the < 1 year thread (see below). But before getting onto that, I remember battling with the argument "did I need to stop entirely or could I control my drinking?". I finally found the answer - for me, there is not a shadow of doubt that I had to say goodbye to alcohol forever. Controlling alcohol is not even a remote possibility for me. I simply can't do it and now I don't want to do it. I've moved on.
Here is my post:
Well today 22nd November is my 1 year anniversary. It is so fortunate that I found SR. I pushed myself to look on the net one more time "there must be something out there".I had years of failure and a growing fear that there was nothing that I could do about it. Devastation and only getting worse.
Then it happened - sober from November 22, 2010 and adapting/coping with all the changes. For me, I had to get much closer to nature to feel right, be centred and stop myself from being giddy and lost. Learning to yell at my little voice to keep it in check. Learning that a little bit each day on SR (reading, learning and contributing) is what I need to stay sober. Lots have changed - we don't socialise as much. If we go out, we prefer to DO something, not sit around with friends and watch everyone drink. We invite people over for breakfast not a dinner "drinkfest". And it goes on. Perhaps people might say I've become boring - I like to think that I've become enlightened.
Life is soooo much better now. I don't feel sick every morning. I don't have the urge to want to drink (how upsetting when the urges gradually became earlier and earlier in the day and became stronger). I had to put myself number one priority to get better. Now that I am, I have been able to help others, with clear mind and determination.
There are regrets, many regrets. I should have helped a couple of people a lot more than I did but I couldn't - alcohol is insidious and debilitating.
I don't feel the need to go out and celebrate! Today is another alcohol free day, just like yesterday and just like tomorrow.
Here is a quote that probably sums it up for me.
Let us not look back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around in awareness.
Thanks and hugs to everyone, and particularly Dee (mate, you're a true legend)! There have been so many people that have helped me. Most are not longer on the forum but I hope they are okay. My thoughts are with them today.
Lastly, I'm not going anywhere - I'll still stick around!
Rosco.
Life=Fun; Alcohol=Devastation.
I've mainly been posting on the <2 weeks, then < 3months then <6months and finally <1 year. But it's happened alright. I thought I would post in Newcomers to give hope to anyone that want it. I've copied my post from the < 1 year thread (see below). But before getting onto that, I remember battling with the argument "did I need to stop entirely or could I control my drinking?". I finally found the answer - for me, there is not a shadow of doubt that I had to say goodbye to alcohol forever. Controlling alcohol is not even a remote possibility for me. I simply can't do it and now I don't want to do it. I've moved on.
Here is my post:
Well today 22nd November is my 1 year anniversary. It is so fortunate that I found SR. I pushed myself to look on the net one more time "there must be something out there".I had years of failure and a growing fear that there was nothing that I could do about it. Devastation and only getting worse.
Then it happened - sober from November 22, 2010 and adapting/coping with all the changes. For me, I had to get much closer to nature to feel right, be centred and stop myself from being giddy and lost. Learning to yell at my little voice to keep it in check. Learning that a little bit each day on SR (reading, learning and contributing) is what I need to stay sober. Lots have changed - we don't socialise as much. If we go out, we prefer to DO something, not sit around with friends and watch everyone drink. We invite people over for breakfast not a dinner "drinkfest". And it goes on. Perhaps people might say I've become boring - I like to think that I've become enlightened.
Life is soooo much better now. I don't feel sick every morning. I don't have the urge to want to drink (how upsetting when the urges gradually became earlier and earlier in the day and became stronger). I had to put myself number one priority to get better. Now that I am, I have been able to help others, with clear mind and determination.
There are regrets, many regrets. I should have helped a couple of people a lot more than I did but I couldn't - alcohol is insidious and debilitating.
I don't feel the need to go out and celebrate! Today is another alcohol free day, just like yesterday and just like tomorrow.
Here is a quote that probably sums it up for me.
Let us not look back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around in awareness.
Thanks and hugs to everyone, and particularly Dee (mate, you're a true legend)! There have been so many people that have helped me. Most are not longer on the forum but I hope they are okay. My thoughts are with them today.
Lastly, I'm not going anywhere - I'll still stick around!
Rosco.
Life=Fun; Alcohol=Devastation.
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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"Then it happened - sober from November 22, 2010 and adapting/coping with all the changes. For me, I had to get much closer to nature to feel right, be centred and stop myself from being giddy and lost. Learning to yell at my little voice to keep it in check. Learning that a little bit each day on SR (reading, learning and contributing) is what I need to stay sober. Lots have changed - we don't socialise as much. If we go out, we prefer to DO something, not sit around with friends and watch everyone drink. We invite people over for breakfast not a dinner "drinkfest". And it goes on. Perhaps people might say I've become boring - I like to think that I've become enlightened"
This says it all, Rosco. Thanks for sharing how you "changed it up". I've seen many of your posts along the way, and they have inspired me.
Congrats on your first year!
This says it all, Rosco. Thanks for sharing how you "changed it up". I've seen many of your posts along the way, and they have inspired me.
Congrats on your first year!
Member_by His Grace
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 4
New to this site as of yesterday, Great Job. Congrats
Today is my birthday, and today will be my Sober Since date! 11/22/2011!
Your story confirmed what I had already decided for today. Thanks
Today is my birthday, and today will be my Sober Since date! 11/22/2011!
Your story confirmed what I had already decided for today. Thanks
Come join us on the one year and over thread.
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 1,387
What an inspirational post to read firtst thing in the monring!!!! You are a winner - please keep posting - you have been through the school of hard knocks, and your advice wil be invaluable.
I admire your courage and fortitude. Keep it up!
I admire your courage and fortitude. Keep it up!
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