One year today
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One year today
So today marks a year since I last drank. It's been an interesting year with plenty of revelation and self-searching. I don't post here much, but I lurk a few times a week and it has helped me keep focus on my goal.
I post this to thank those who have directly and indirectly helped in my progress to live a sober existence. I also post to point out that discipline and willpower (with some SR here and there) is enough to get you through and facilitate real change. I say this not to disparage any recovery program or method, but rather to be an example of success [so far] for those who are resistant to trying any programs or methods.
Good luck to all, it's a worthwhile endeavor you're embarking on. Don't forget that in times of despair.
I post this to thank those who have directly and indirectly helped in my progress to live a sober existence. I also post to point out that discipline and willpower (with some SR here and there) is enough to get you through and facilitate real change. I say this not to disparage any recovery program or method, but rather to be an example of success [so far] for those who are resistant to trying any programs or methods.
Good luck to all, it's a worthwhile endeavor you're embarking on. Don't forget that in times of despair.
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Congratulations!
I agree that it is entirely possible to stay off alcohol without a formal recovery program. I stopped for 18 years.
The reason I fell down was lack of a support structure. My family all died and my best friend had a nervous breakdown; then I lost my job, my boyfriend, and half my savings in the crash of 2008. That all sent me back to the bottle - that and too much time on my hands.
So in hindsight I need to be vigilant forever. That was a piece of the puzzle I didn't have - the fact that alcoholism waits patiently, even 18 years, for me to come back. I won't make that mistake again.
I agree that it is entirely possible to stay off alcohol without a formal recovery program. I stopped for 18 years.
The reason I fell down was lack of a support structure. My family all died and my best friend had a nervous breakdown; then I lost my job, my boyfriend, and half my savings in the crash of 2008. That all sent me back to the bottle - that and too much time on my hands.
So in hindsight I need to be vigilant forever. That was a piece of the puzzle I didn't have - the fact that alcoholism waits patiently, even 18 years, for me to come back. I won't make that mistake again.
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That's great news, a whole year!! And that you did it with SR as your primary support. I hope to be as strong- thanks for the post. Just what I needed today.
Not that it's all about me. Go, you!!
Lisa.
Not that it's all about me. Go, you!!
Lisa.
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