Originally Posted by Weev1l

You guys will know how special this is to me. This is way the longest I've ever been sober. I have printed this out and it's stuck on my cupboard door.

Emotional moment here.

Originally Posted by Weev1l

You guys will know how special this is to me. This is way the longest I've ever been sober. I have printed this out and it's stuck on my cupboard door.

Emotional moment here.

Originally Posted by erfra7

Good morning everyone
24 more for this grateful alcoholic that is living life one moment at the time.

Freedom means the right to be different, the right to be oneself.

—Ira Eisenstein


Each of us is a unique creature and has special gifts to contribute to the world. We were not free in the past because we were slaves to addictions and codependency. We know that freedom is precious. Compulsions and pressures for conformity stifle our creativity and erode our dignity. As we grow in our relationship to our Higher Power, we get stronger and more balanced in our unique qualities. Some of us have a talent for empathizing with others, some for writing and art, others for sports and physical activities.

There is no recipe that prescribes exactly what kind of men we should be. Because we're free, it is our creative task to discover what it means to be honest, masculine, contributing men within our particular circumstances. We don't get a list of directions for each day, only guidelines for progress. Through groups and friendships, we develop in our own ways and learn to respect each other's freedom.

I am grateful for the freedom to be uniquely and fully myself.

Originally Posted by tokidoki

Yay, milestoners!!
Today that includes me and I'm so glad to join you-

Last year I was very happy, this year very, very happy and I'm afraid you're stuck with me for the foreseeable future, adding 'verys' each year. Meanwhile, one day
at a time.

((((Goat))))

Was gonna make a red, white and blue trifle today but just got back from the store with blueberries, strawberries and a can of whipped cream. Will munch on that all day and forget the fireworks. Nights and nights of fireworks have frayed Citizen Cat's nerves. The Renegade isn't fazed and I'm somewhere in between.

Younger daughter and I are leaving for Japan in a couple of days (nephew's wedding!) With all the festivities and such, I want to make my vow here-

I will not drink on this trip. Next 4th of July I want to say I am very, very *very* happy.

Thanks all. I couldn't do this without this site or without you all!!

24 more hours please.

Originally Posted by bandicoot2

GOOD Morning Beautiful Kris!!

Originally Posted by ChloeRose63

In for 24 more.

Originally Posted by PippoRossi

Count me in for 24 more (8:48 a.m. MT).

My husband and I are busy getting caught up after our weekend camping trip. Our truck is so dirty that he had to use the leaf blower just to get rid of the top layer of dust! I guess 70 + miles of dirt/gravel road will do that to a vehicle.

Happy Sober 4th to my SR Family!!!

Originally Posted by Goat

Good morning everyone... I am afraid I don't quite fit in with everyone else on holidays.

So, I'm a consultant.. which means I work, because that's what consultants do. Holidays, weekends, it doesn't matter.

So I just went to the office expecting it to be full of other consultants who also *work*.

And lo and behold it was locked up tight.

I guess I don't really fit in with the other consultants either.

Good thing I fit in here and at AA meetings... These are my people, and it's the only place I really feel like I fit.

Originally Posted by least

Today I'm celebrating my independence from alcohol. I'd like another day sober please.

Originally Posted by Weev1l

You guys will know how special this is to me. This is way the longest I've ever been sober. I have printed this out and it's stuck on my cupboard door.

Emotional moment here.

Originally Posted by Sunflowerlife

Happy 4th of July everyone. Had a neighborhood parade this morning equipped with 3 fire trucks and the kids all decorated their bikes. Now we are at the pool. There is live music and the bar is open and I am struggling. No I will not drink. But all the thoughts whirling around in my head are enough to make me crazy. Anger, temptation, regret, pain, memories, fantasies. It's too much.

Hubby just went to get a beer for himself. He's had his own issues in the past so I hope this is just a one time thing.

We have a party at 6- I gotta get some rest before then but i don't see these boys wanting to leave any time soon.

I commit to another 24 hour of beautiful freedom. Despite this pain today I swear I will never go back to that place again. Never ever ever.

Originally Posted by tokidoki

Yay, milestoners!!
Today that includes me and I'm so glad to join you-

Last year I was very happy, this year very, very happy and I'm afraid you're stuck with me for the foreseeable future, adding 'verys' each year. Meanwhile, one day
at a time.

((((Goat))))

Was gonna make a red, white and blue trifle today but just got back from the store with blueberries, strawberries and a can of whipped cream. Will munch on that all day and forget the fireworks. Nights and nights of fireworks have frayed Citizen Cat's nerves. The Renegade isn't fazed and I'm somewhere in between.

Younger daughter and I are leaving for Japan in a couple of days (nephew's wedding!) With all the festivities and such, I want to make my vow here-

I will not drink on this trip. Next 4th of July I want to say I am very, very *very* happy.

Thanks all. I couldn't do this without this site or without you all!!

24 more hours please.

Originally Posted by stevepearce

Complete nightmare of a day. But I'm through it ! A herbal tea and an early night. Hi everyone.