Midas

Hi Everybody! Sorry I'm so late. (My first sponsor told me, "Always apologize for showing up SO late to your first meeting.")

So here I am, finally. I've spent several frustrating months looking for a good online AA discussion forum that has decent activity. My SuperInflated Ego doesn't need anymore strokage by going back and re-re-reading my own posts half a dozen times while waiting for someone to offer some feedback. That just plain sucks.

I'm glad I found Sober Recovery. Looks like this site has a LOT of members and more than moderate activity. Nice.

Funny though how time slips away on me (And I'm sure this isn't uncommon for people in recovery). Just the other day I was thinking out loud "How long have I been sober now anyways??" I actually had to stop what I was doing to bring up Dr. Silkworth's Sobriety Calculator!

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Thanks for listening to me ramble.

~Midas~

hopealwayz

Hey Midas, welcome!!

Congrats on those days that you racked up. Those days are miracles in your life and are surely treasured ones. You will get a lot out of using this board and I'm sure you have a lot of experience, strength, and hope to share with us.

Looking forward to getting to know you!

Maria83

Welcome Midas!! I have found that this is one of the sites that has the most members and the most activity. Congrats on your clean time!!!

CarolD

I will be looking for your post in the SR Alcoholism/AA Forum as well as here.

Congratulations on your sober time!

Midas

Thanks AngelHugs, Maria83, & CarolD!

I think I like this board already--within the first hour, even--I don't usually "jump right in" on other boards. I like to lurk a while.


Pleased to meet you, too.

2tough2die

Ramble on, yo!

I love this board cause there is a lot of good talk which makes for some great lurking. Plus they have this cool dancing banana icon!

Welcome to SR - Land of the Free, Home of the Brave. (yep, made that up myself )
- Greg

Midas

Thanks 2t2d. I luv the dancing bananaman & shame on anyone who can name all 10 of his dance moves.
*Doh!*

In memory of miracle

Welcome!

PlanoTexican

Welcome to SR.

Chy

Welcome Midas!
Grab a newbie and share some of that ESH! We're glad your here!

indigo

Welcome Midas look forward to getting to know you.
indigo

wingsfreed

Midas

Thanks for all the warm welcomes! I'm glad you're all here too. When you're Higher Power puts a desire in your heart, you become obligated to seek it out. That's one reason why I'm here. Chances are, there might be a lone, desperate alcoholic out looking for help--who's probably heard every story in the book and doubtful of any recovery. That's where I hope to play my part.

Experience: Requires footwork. Lot's of fancy footwork. The steps are fairly simple--repeat as needed.

Strength: Requires temperament. We start out very weak and frail. Sometimes we're close to death's door. Discipline builds up our defenses.

Hope: Requires belief. If you can't believe in yourself, who will? By default, AA will. It's our responsibility. Believe in the Promises & live them.

Peace Be With You All.
~Midas~

Midas

WoW! Six months ago, I plunged headlong into the Pool of Recovery. In some ways, I feel as if I've made huge strides in boosting my sober defiance. In other ways, I feel like I've taken a few steps (or strokes) backwards. So much has happened in this past year, the past six months, and most recently--the past eight weeks!!

My sense of humor seems to be bursting at the seams as well.


I am very grateful for all the members here on SR. You're all helping to keep me sober. This site has been, and continues to be a sanctuary.
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[Editor's Note: Look closely at the AO cross a moment. Its design bears the sigil of the ankh. I find this particularly fascinating.]


So anyway...Thanks to everyone and the powers that be! Happy Holidays.

CarolD

I womdered why we were going down memory lane...
and I do still look forward to your post!

angelgirl

Hey Midas!!!!

Celebrating 6 months of sharing!! What a neat idea!!
6 MONTHS of sharing what you having,, giving and recieving..

Love it!! Love SR!! Well, ok, most of the time..

I am so happy you are here.. Oh I am happy I'm here too, LOL..

Keep on sharing what you have Bear,, you have so much to give!!

Love ya
Becky

Midas

**{Luv & Hugs}} Thanks CarolD! Thanks Angelgirl!

angelgirl

I love the hugs LOL

Midas

Six months ago, I would not have guessed just how much of an impact my sobriety has for the community.

[Not to mention fighting off my super-inflated ego with a pointy stick, LOL.]

Neither did I realize just how much the SR community would have towards the quality of my sobriety.

It's important to celebrate, like Becky said. And six months ago, I didn't expect any of my contributions to be promoted to Stick-Note status. I'm sure there are veteran forum members who may consider it trivial, but that means a lot to me.

And thanks to everyone who has visited and/or provided feedback on my Scared Sober thread.

Keep Coming Back!

Chy

We're glad your here Midas! *hugs*