2 Years today, Thanks to SR
Clear Eyes Full Heart
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2 Years today, Thanks to SR
I haven't been here much at all lately-my elderly mom passed away in April after a battle with Alzheimers. I was her main caretaker so my life has changed in so many ways. We were blessed to have kept her at home the whole journey and she isn't suffering any more. Meanwhile, trying to catch up with moving back to my own house and work.
I haven't given my own recovery much thought-I have a friend struggling with her alcohol addiction and have been trying to help her. Today I looked at the calendar and realized it has been TWO YEARS since I had a drink!
I wanted to stop in and thank each and every person who has helped me, many who didn't even know it. I only used SR and reading to quit, so the stories and discussions here were my motivation, my support, and my reason to stay strong. There were inspirational posts, and posts that scared me, and posts that were just warm and accepting, and so many that made me realize so many of us share this affliction-no one is alone.
To all the newcomers, it can happen. I remember thinking at the beginning when I only had a couple of weeks how overwhelming it was to think in terms of years, yet here I am. You can do it! You can kick this pain in the ass addiction-you have it in you! It's not magic, it's just saying no over and over and over again until it gets easier, and it will.
I haven't given my own recovery much thought-I have a friend struggling with her alcohol addiction and have been trying to help her. Today I looked at the calendar and realized it has been TWO YEARS since I had a drink!
I wanted to stop in and thank each and every person who has helped me, many who didn't even know it. I only used SR and reading to quit, so the stories and discussions here were my motivation, my support, and my reason to stay strong. There were inspirational posts, and posts that scared me, and posts that were just warm and accepting, and so many that made me realize so many of us share this affliction-no one is alone.
To all the newcomers, it can happen. I remember thinking at the beginning when I only had a couple of weeks how overwhelming it was to think in terms of years, yet here I am. You can do it! You can kick this pain in the ass addiction-you have it in you! It's not magic, it's just saying no over and over and over again until it gets easier, and it will.
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What a fantastic achievement, Freefall. That is absolutely amazing 
I'm so sorry about your mum and can't imagine how stressful that situation must have been, but you got through it sober. She would have been so proud of you
I'm so sorry about your mum and can't imagine how stressful that situation must have been, but you got through it sober. She would have been so proud of you
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Originally Posted by FreeFall 
I remember thinking at the beginning when I only had a couple of weeks how overwhelming it was to think in terms of years, yet here I am. You can do it! You can kick this pain in the ass addiction-you have it in you! It's not magic, it's just saying no over and over and over again until it gets easier, and it will.
I identify very much with what you said above. I'm at 5 weeks and sometimes I make myself not think about the time because dwelling on it seems to make it take longer. I get very impatient but time has no place to go but forward, and all I have to do is not spend any more of it drinking!
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Congratulations, FreeFall; very well done.
I am sorry to hear about your Mom; I lost my Mom recently, also - to a different form of dementia; I, too, cared for my her and became sober during that experience.
Beautifully done, FreeFall. Again, congratulations.
I am sorry to hear about your Mom; I lost my Mom recently, also - to a different form of dementia; I, too, cared for my her and became sober during that experience.
Beautifully done, FreeFall. Again, congratulations.
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Thank you Freefall for sharing your 2 year achievement. Thank you for your living demonstration of what can be achieved in the SR community.
Spectacular. And my condolences on the loss of your mum. I do not look forward to that inevitable day somewhere up the road.
Spectacular. And my condolences on the loss of your mum. I do not look forward to that inevitable day somewhere up the road.
Clear Eyes Full Heart
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BigSombrero I hope we hear from more of our classmates!! Congrats right back at you!! 
SoberLeigh I am sorry for your loss as well. Sounds like we shared a similar path. So hard at times, but so worth it looking back.
SoberLeigh I am sorry for your loss as well. Sounds like we shared a similar path. So hard at times, but so worth it looking back.
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Freefall, congrats on Two Years,, that is wonderful!
I'm sorry about your mom... but if she was able to know of your sobriety, I believe it must have given her an unspeakably wonderful peace in her heart.
thanks for sharing this.. its so good to hear those success stories, to encourage others on their way.
I'm sorry about your mom... but if she was able to know of your sobriety, I believe it must have given her an unspeakably wonderful peace in her heart.
thanks for sharing this.. its so good to hear those success stories, to encourage others on their way.
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So good to see you FreeFall!
I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing, but thankful she could stay at home.
What a perfectly written Thank You to SR. I echo your feelings exactly. I've only used SR too - reading & posting gave me the strength and courage I needed.
Congratulations on 2 years. I know what you mean - we put one foot in front of the other, and before you know it we are looking at some serious sober time. Proud of you!
I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing, but thankful she could stay at home.
What a perfectly written Thank You to SR. I echo your feelings exactly. I've only used SR too - reading & posting gave me the strength and courage I needed.
Congratulations on 2 years. I know what you mean - we put one foot in front of the other, and before you know it we are looking at some serious sober time. Proud of you!
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