Weasel1966

I remember this day a year ago. I was distraught. Beyond the average ho hum. I really did not want to live.

Today... I feel very good. Hopeful for today and, god willing, my next.

Driving into NYC to go get an awesome sausage and pepper sandwich. Sober.

I actually have plans later in the day. I could never plan a Saturday beyond 10 AM. I was an early drunk.

There is hope for me. Hope is not a commodity. Its equal among us all. You have it to. Just accept it and it will bring you to soberland.

I am not perfect at this but when I look back... I can see a difference.

This was me a year ago today...

Me a year ago!

SpringsEternal

Have a grand day, Weasel. Savor every bite of your sandwich, and every minute of your planned Saturday! And congratulations on a hopeful morning- by comparison to the more dismal one you may have had a year ago. It's beautiful thing. :-) :-)

mecanix

WoW was that a year ago ?

In some ways it seems like yesterday and in another way a whole different life away .

Ring that freedom bell K, loud and proud

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Jeni26

Hey, I remember that post too. I was only a couple of months sober then, and remember your pain so well.

Yes, there is hope. Yesterday I was 14 months sober.

It really does get easier. Good for you Ken xxx

trikyriky

Ken , I see you reaping the rewards of a years worth of hard work. I'm happy for you. It's inspiring
Keep it going my friend

Tr

bigsombrero

Nice - it's hard to go back to those posts a year ago, isn't it? But at the same time, it keeps us grounded. Thanks for that reminder...and wow, what an eye opening thread to read your posts a year ago. Very brave of you to share that, and also very meaningful and helpful to many of us.

Thanks Ken, have a great day - enjoy that sandwich! Sounds pretty fantastic.

Hope4Life

I'm so glad you have turned it around, Ken.

Despair has been replaced by Hope and Determination!

Congratulations on your upgraded life!

Enjoy that delicious sandwich, it sounds fantastic!

LadyBlue0527

I LOVE posts like this! It inspires me that this CAN be done and that the rewards are waiting.

Congratulations Weasel!

quitforme79

A year ago today I was not doing so well either. Thanks for sharing weasel

Hevyn

Loved this post! I remember the other one well Ken. So proud of you for never giving up.

Driving into NYC for a sandwich? Not for the faint of heart....

cascademn

Hey Ken, you continue to inspire me all the time. Thanks for sharing. Get me one those tasty sandwiches, will ya? We just can't get em' like that in the Midwest. lol
Yours,
Cas

Weasel1966

Thanks! I do feel good about this.

Back from the city.... Lol... Yes driving in NYC is awesome. Road signs and rules are mere suggestion.

Junegirl

Congrats on a year, Weasel!! From "hopeless" to hopeful-what an inspiration!

June

Heartfan82

Wow, Weasel, that was intense; I have a lump in my throat reading your posts.

I can relate, man......

I'll be glad to share here on my 1 year sober anniversary (another 8 months or so, lol).
Thanks for people like you sharing your life, there is hope for us!

Thank you, and congrats on a year! Hope you enjoyed the sausage and peppers; I've been craving a polish with sauerkraut-n-onions......

Peace,
~Heartfan

Dee74

great stuff Ken - thank you

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Weasel1966

Thanks guys... Really... This is not easy... Changing the way ya think... But it is doable.

I really really could not be relaxing right now without all you. Really.... Did I say really?

K

SoberBella1

Thank you Ken.....thank you for the hope. Congrats!!!!