tammy711

Today, August 27, 2013 I celebrate 1 year sober. I don't have an overly celebratory sensation, but it does feel good to share that milestone here where I started my sober journey.

Being a non drinker is just who I am, so celebrating a milestone for that is a little odd. I was telling a friend today, I don't celebrate my annual anniversary of walking, or the day I became a college graduate. I just walk and I just use my education (occasionally ;-)

I don't want to minimize anyone's struggle, but honestly, other than a few bad, uncertain times in the first couple months and then maybe one real beastly scare, it wasn't that hard.

AVRT was sent to me by God, Himself. I know it, He knows it!

I don't drink, and I am never changing my mind. You too can be a non drinker for life - make that Big Plan and from that moment on, shut that beast down every time it asks for attention. Done.

Cheers!

freshstart57

That is great news, Tammy! Glad to hear that you are so well and that you are enjoying continued success. Thanks for passing along your wisdom, and letting us join in marking the anniversary of your Big Plan.

Onward!

Dee74

congratulations on your year

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Kat60

Congratulation Tammy!! I love your humility as well as your determination!
It was very motivational to hear this tonight. You helped me! Thanks!

Cleopatra1

huge congrats tammy,,youve been very inspiring for me here too,,miss u tho!!!
hugs xx cleo xxxxx

tammy711

Thanks, Cleo and Kat... those are kind words.

I was just out reading my first blog. It was interesting where my head was those early weeks.

Just in case this might resonate with you too, here ya go: My Name is Tammy, I have an AV, but it Doesn't Have me.

jkb

So wonderful to read this... thank you.

Jess