comtnman740

Well 13 months has been quite a ride. I was thinking about the past 13 months and began to realize that there is one area in the big book that I really am thankful for. That is the mantra to practice the principles in all my affairs. In the past I wouldn't work hard to identify any character defect that would crop up like dishonesty fear and resentment. I know that in order to stay sober I need to make amends to anyone that I have wronged immediately. A little over 13 months ago I had a full bottle of captain Morgan in my mouth sitting alone in my cabin full of character defects. Step one is about admitting that you are powerless over alcohol and that my life becomes unmanageable when I decide to drink. It took me many years to admit this to myself and to accept this fact about myself. It took me a many relapses to complete a fourth step inventory which included all of my character defects. In step seven I asked my higher power to remove these character defects. This was very freeing! I am currently working on my amends and starting to see the ninth step promises. Thanks for all your support here on SR! I will continue to stay vigilant and Take it one day at a time. Garrison

SoberLeigh

Congratulations, comtnman; well done!

I am glad that your step work is going so well.

comtnman740

thanks I appreciate that! I think recently I have been having some problems with expectations surrounding amends. I have to remember that my serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. When my expectations are high my serenity is low. I have to realize that I only have control over myself and him not in the outcome business.

least

Congrats on 13 months sober!

Hevyn

We're very proud of you - 13 months is fabulous. Good to have you here with us.

Dee74

Well done on 13 months

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rascalwhiteoak

Hi comtnman. I'm in my 13th month too — it's a good place to be.

Upstairs

Great job on 13 months!

Pajarito1663

Congrats, that's awesome!

CreativeThinker

Right behind ya Comptnman! Congrats on another month of sobriety!

CT