Obladi

I'm anxious just posting this. Leary of hope, wary of any bit of confidence.

Regardless, it's time for a little celebration.

Today marks 90 days without a drink, the longest I've ever gone in at least a decade.

If you're like me and stopped 100 times only to return to drinking, don't give up. One of these days, you might not know when, it will be The Day. Like many others here, you might recognize that day by the strength of your conviction or by the desperation you feel. Or like me, you might just decide yet again for the umpteenth time that Something Must Be Done. And you might simply start and end every sober day with a simple "Please and Thank You." You might not know how any of this is going to work, but you'll decide to just give it your sincere best shot. You may think you're going to fail just as you've done a thousand times before, but decide there's nothing to be done but to give it another go. And maybe, just maybe, this will be your time

It could happen.

silentrun

Congratulations and so true. When I quit drinking it was my first time and my mind would try and use any of my past misses against me in any other area of my life. None of that matters and it is in no way a predictor of a person making it out.

SoberRican

Yes indeed never give up. Dont know what I did different 183 days ago. Surely it wasnt me. I believe something greater than me made the desision for me. For that I am truly greatful. Amen... ✌ thus the rewards are awesome.

brighterday1234

MovingForward1

Great post that I needed to read today! Thank you thank you thank you.

Giving it my best since shot is what I'm doing each day. As a result I've stayed sober longer than I have in over 25 years. It's so worth it.

Anna

Congratulations on 90 days of sobriety, Obladi!

Ravel

You had been so encouraging to me in my first days, your posts are always prudent and caring. I'm really happy for your sober months, Obladi!

Since I'm hardly a sobriety legend I cannot offer any advice. Please, just keep the course, will ya? This is your time!

Congratulations and a big THANK YOU!

faith823

Congrats on your 90 days! You are an inspiration. I have tried to quit a 100 times myself. I am so glad I have another chance. I have the gift of desperation.
I am also very grateful that AA /SR/all things recovery is the only place in the world where you can go when you feel damaged/failed/ feel vulnerable they actually *clap* for you. Thank goodness reminds me not to give up. Thank you for posting you give me hope
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Hevyn

It happened for me, Obladi. After years of trying I finally got it right. As you said, I didn't know how it was going to work or what would make it different that last time - but here I am.

Congratulations on your hard-earned 90 days of sobriety! We are so proud of you.
Thanks for a wonderful post.

dpac414

Congrats, O. I think you're doing wonderfully, and thanks for sharing your success with us.

Fusion

Congratulations on your first 90 days sober in a decade, O! That’s an awesome achievement!

Kaneda8888

Congratulations O and you are absolutely right.

gypsytears

Good work on reaching the 90 day milestone. Your post is spot on for many of us. Never give up. One day, the day will come. I’m glad yours has.

Dee74

Congratulations Ob - & thank you for the post

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boreas

Congrats O!

I’ve always felt I “backed into” the best decisions in my life...an abrupt change of course without fully understanding why or where my new heading would take me. Sobriety was one of those.
-bora

nmd

Congrats Obladi on 90days!

AAPJ

Obladi - Congratulations. You never quit trying!

Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!... It ain't over now, 'cause when the goin' gets tough, the tough get goin'. Who's with me? Let's go! Come on!...

PhoenixJ

Congrats, Ob.