500 Days!
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500 Days!
Wow I can’t believe it?! A few years ago I couldn’t get 3 days sober. I am so grateful for SR and the program of AA! It has shown me so many things that has helped me to live a life that is fulfilling and rewarding. Don’t get me wrong I do have days that are rocky but if I apply the principles that I have been taught I can remain sober 1 day at a time. By living life on lifes terms and using the 12 steps on a daily basis I can continue to have an incredible life.
A little over 500 days ago I was sitting in my cabin, no job, no friends, very sick full of resentment, fear and self-pity with a 1.75L of Captain Morgan rum in my mouth. Drowning my feelings was the only way I knew to cope with life. Now I have a job, a nice place to live, a wealth of friends and the knowledge that I can move through life dealing with it’s challenges sober.
Thanks!
Garrison
A little over 500 days ago I was sitting in my cabin, no job, no friends, very sick full of resentment, fear and self-pity with a 1.75L of Captain Morgan rum in my mouth. Drowning my feelings was the only way I knew to cope with life. Now I have a job, a nice place to live, a wealth of friends and the knowledge that I can move through life dealing with it’s challenges sober.
Thanks!
Garrison
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Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Georgia
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Originally Posted by comtnman740 
Wow I can’t believe it?! A few years ago I couldn’t get 3 days sober. I am so grateful for SR and the program of AA! It has shown me so many things that has helped me to live a life that is fulfilling and rewarding. Don’t get me wrong I do have days that are rocky but if I apply the principles that I have been taught I can remain sober 1 day at a time. By living life on lifes terms and using the 12 steps on a daily basis I can continue to have an incredible life.
A little over 500 days ago I was sitting in my cabin, no job, no friends, very sick full of resentment, fear and self-pity with a 1.75L of Captain Morgan rum in my mouth. Drowning my feelings was the only way I knew to cope with life. Now I have a job, a nice place to live, a wealth of friends and the knowledge that I can move through life dealing with it’s challenges sober.
Thanks!
Garrison
A little over 500 days ago I was sitting in my cabin, no job, no friends, very sick full of resentment, fear and self-pity with a 1.75L of Captain Morgan rum in my mouth. Drowning my feelings was the only way I knew to cope with life. Now I have a job, a nice place to live, a wealth of friends and the knowledge that I can move through life dealing with it’s challenges sober.
Thanks!
Garrison
There are so many non success stories however if folks would just believe and seek with all their might, a brighter future is obtainable. Proud of ya man and keep the good faith and work it!
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Lakeside, Arizona
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Originally Posted by Dustitoffman
Well done to both of you.
500+ days that's some serious sober time.
I am approaching 6 months things can still be quite testing for me.
Stay strong!
500+ days that's some serious sober time.
I am approaching 6 months things can still be quite testing for me.
Stay strong!
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Illinois
Posts: 41
Congrats on 500 days! Did you suffer any paws and if so how long? I'm at four months and my anxiety comes in huge waves over the top like. I can feel it coming on because the ringing /buzzing in my ears goes thru the roof.
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