katan

I haven't been on Sober Recovery in close to 3 years. During that time, I thought I was keeping my drinking under control, after all, I hadn't blacked out recently. However, my work was cut back from full time to 4/5's time - a big cut when you are the sole income earner. And worse, I knew it was direct retaliation for being the union local's president.
What I am truly grateful for, is that since the beginning of 2012, during the three of my kids got married within a twelve month period, We sold the house we had lived in for 28 years and moved. Then my youngest child moved out (I was really sad to about that, but glad she is happy). Then we had 4 grandchildren - truly a blessing. Then my dad died six months ago, and since then I have been drinking quite heavily. No blackouts, but I knew/know I was out of control again. So on January 29th - my birthday - I decided it was time to get my act together, and stop wallowing in self pity.
And here I am, two weeks sober...
Thanks for listening.

Ghostlight1

Sorry about your loss. But glad you made it back. Some don't.
But happy for you for all the good things.
As you may know by now, alcohol won't make anything better.
Welcome back. And take it one day at a time, you can do it again.

SoberLeigh

Welcome back, katan; congratulations on two weeks of sobriety. I am sorry about the loss of your father.

serenityfreedom

There are no problems that alcohol can't make worse. Welcome back.

Soberwolf

Nice to meet you Katan im sorry for your loss

Congrats on 2 weeks that is exellent

Spk soon

Esspee

Well done for seeing what's happened and fighting back

Anna

Hi Katan,

Sometimes life's changes are hard to deal with, and particularly the death of your father. I'm glad you're back.

Dee74

Welcome back katan - I'm sorry for your loss and for your struggle, but it's good to see you

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becoming

Sorry for your loss and very glad you are back! Congrats on two weeks 😊

OnMyWay7

Sorry for your loss and your family sounds nice. I hope you are successful for you and them.

simplex

Sorry about the loss of your father that is very hard. Glad you are back, it's inspiring you can still find the positives of your family growing and prospering.

Hevyn

It's great to have you back with us Katan.