Seven years
 

Today I'm celebrating seven years of sobriety.

I'm very grateful for that gift. I shared my story of recovery from alcoholism on my two-year anniversary, and anyone who cares to can read it here.

I can't imagine (or rather, I shudder to think) where I'd be today if I hadn't had that moment of clarity and acted on it. My theory is that most alcoholics have moments of clarity now and then, but such moments have a limited shelf-life. A window opens, and if the alcoholic doesn't take decisive action, the window closes again, and there is no telling when (or even if) it will open again.

I knew I had a "problem" LONG before the solution became apparent to me--before I was ready to see it. I'm just glad I moved on it when I did.

Congratulations to you, Lexie! And thank you for all that you give to this forum!

Big Congratulations LexieCat!!

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Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Lexie....I am so happy for you! You are such a wonderful person. I am so glad you chose your moment of clarity and had the strength and courage to act on it. You help so many other people, and you are just a great person.

Congrats to you!!!!!

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Congratulations on 7 years. It's a major accomplishment.

Years ago, long before I quit drinking but when I knew it had become a problem, I was in a book store browsing the shelves. I passed an addiction and recovery shelf and picked a book up out of curiosity. In didn't read it very long before putting it back and moving on, but in one the things I read about the author mentioned "moments of clarity" that alcoholics experience. As I read I knew I'd had those moments before, but wasn't ready to act on them since I wasn't ready to quit. The concept always stuck with me, though.

It was during the last moment of clarity I found SR.

"I'm just glad I moved on it when I did."

So are WE, Lexie! If you had not, the loss would have been ours....

Congrats on the seven years Lexie. Your story has elements similar to mine.

Lexie, congratulations on those 7 years! You've been such a force for change and growth in my life since I've come here, and I'm so grateful. You're one of those people who "mean what they say, say what they mean, but don't say it mean", and I really appreciate that.

Hope you find a great way to celebrate this anniversary.

Congratulations on 7 years of recovery, Lexie!

Congratulations, Lexie; beautifully done. :nyy

Moments of clarity - windows of opportunity - how true.

I can't imagine where this forum would be either, Lexie -- a hearty congratulations on your seven years and a from-the-bottom-of-my-heart thank you for all you contribute here.

Well said & total DITTO from me. Thanks for sharing so much of yourself with this part of the forums, it means so much to SO many!!

CONGRATULATIONS on 7 years!!!
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Congratulations on 7 years. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with the rest of us.

Happy sobriety b-day! You rock!

Congratulations from me too. You gave helped so many people here and I always really, really appreciate the advice and sharing you've offered to me and others. I'm so glad you acted on that moment of clarity.

Great job and insightful post. I Agree the window seldom opens and may only open once

Congratulations, Lexie!
Thanks for sharing your wisdom and experiences with all of us in here.:c011::thanks

Congrats, Lexie!
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That's awesome and CONGRATS!! Happy Birthday!!! ;)

Good to see a long term successful recovery. Congrats.

Wish there were more.

Woot!! Woot!!! Congratulation Lex!!

As a semi-newbie I must tell you.... The guidance and honesty you share on this forum has not only helped me but countless others. Thank you for your always wise wisdom. Enjoy your day!!

Congrats and thanks for sharing the post from your 2 year mark!

Congratulations to you, Lexie!!! You are such a strong support here on SR!!!

Congrats on 7 years Lexie! Thank you for continuing to share your strength and wisdom with all of us.

Hugs!

What fantastic news!!! Happy day for sure!! :D

Congratulations LexieCat

Lexie....add me to the list of those who are thankful for your contributions....and for being a tangible example that authentic recovery is a real possibility.....

I am happy for you.....

Thanks, guys, for all the good wishes and congrats.

My first husband called me this afternoon to wish me a happy anniversary, and I just picked up the mail and he sent me a lovely card, too, as he does every year.

I remember that I waited till I had my 90 days to tell him--I wanted to make sure it "took" before I told him. He'd thought I sometimes sounded "off" on the phone, and I'm not sure if he ever noticed my drinking when I was out there to see the kids (I always kept a half pint "stashed" when I visited), but he was very happy for my recovery. He's been a great support for me these past several years, and he reminded me today that I was a great support for him at various times over the years--even after we were divorced.

I've got a lot of gratitude in my heart today, and I want to thank all of you for being such great inspirations and support for me since I've been around the forum.

I posted a lot on the "alcoholics" side of the forum when I first came here, but over time I felt I "belonged" a little more on this side. I have AA for my drinking issue, but Al-Anon was my first lifeline to sanity. I think my experience in Al-Anon made it possible for me to walk through the doors of AA much sooner in my alcoholism than would have been possible or likely if I had not had the experience, strength, and hope I found there.

We are a STRONG bunch, we current or former loved ones of alcoholics. Sometimes it just takes us a while to see what we can accomplish with that strength, when it is wisely used. :)