Enjoying sobriety
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Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Long Island, NY
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Enjoying sobriety
Hi everyone. I just wanted to say hello. I've been sober since 8/3/07 and I have to say that it is the best decision I have ever made. Partially because good decisions come few and far between with me, but who cares. It's amazing how much better I feel without alcohol in my life. I am truly dumbfounded when I think about how I kept putting myself through that awful cycle over and over again. I have never posted any threads or anything in my life, so if I do or say something wrong just let me know. It's nice to know that there are other people out there struggling with the same stuff I am.
Thanks,
Ryan
Thanks,
Ryan
believer
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Europe
Posts: 2,411
Hey Ryan...Congratulations on your sobriety date!..It's indeed something to be proud of..
this is a wonderful board with amazing people..Keep posting and reading..there's a lot of info and many people who struggle with very similar issues..
take care!
this is a wonderful board with amazing people..Keep posting and reading..there's a lot of info and many people who struggle with very similar issues..
take care!
Attitude of Gratitude
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 2,305
Hi Ryan
Welcome!
It's so wonderful to hear someone so excited and appreciative about the new life they have choosen! My Sobriety date is 7/25/05 and I can honestly tell you something, my worst day in Recovery is so much better than my best day using. In other words, I am so grateful for this life that I am living that no matter what is thrown my way, I never, ever want to go back to how I was before. My Journey hasn't been all peaches and cream, naturally, some things have happened that haven't been so wonderful, but with working a solid Program,using my Sponsor and a conscious contact with my Higher Power, (whom I choose to call God) I have managed to maintain my Sobriety. You mentioned being dumbfounded at what you put yourself through, never forget that. When I was early in Recovery, I wanted to forget all about my past. But then I realized, I need to remember just how horrible I felt -hating myself, being ashamed, frightened,unsure, disgusted and embarrassed . . . .not to mention the way I felt in the mornings. And what did I do? I did it again that very night. But that was then and this was now! It is wonderful being able to share your feelings on here and read what others are thinking and going through too. I just found this site a little over a week ago and I wish it was here for me early in my Recovery. But I found it now and that's what matters. I don't think there is anything that you can "say or do wrong" on here as long as you're expressing your thoughts and feelings.Continue to enjoy this Blessing that you have been given and never, ever forget how truly wonderful you are feeling right now! By the way, if you think you're happy now, it only gets better! Congratulations on your Sobriety and keep up the good work and give yourself the pat on the back that you so deserve! Keep us posted! Love to hear from you daily to share in your Journey!
Welcome!
It's so wonderful to hear someone so excited and appreciative about the new life they have choosen! My Sobriety date is 7/25/05 and I can honestly tell you something, my worst day in Recovery is so much better than my best day using. In other words, I am so grateful for this life that I am living that no matter what is thrown my way, I never, ever want to go back to how I was before. My Journey hasn't been all peaches and cream, naturally, some things have happened that haven't been so wonderful, but with working a solid Program,using my Sponsor and a conscious contact with my Higher Power, (whom I choose to call God) I have managed to maintain my Sobriety. You mentioned being dumbfounded at what you put yourself through, never forget that. When I was early in Recovery, I wanted to forget all about my past. But then I realized, I need to remember just how horrible I felt -hating myself, being ashamed, frightened,unsure, disgusted and embarrassed . . . .not to mention the way I felt in the mornings. And what did I do? I did it again that very night. But that was then and this was now! It is wonderful being able to share your feelings on here and read what others are thinking and going through too. I just found this site a little over a week ago and I wish it was here for me early in my Recovery. But I found it now and that's what matters. I don't think there is anything that you can "say or do wrong" on here as long as you're expressing your thoughts and feelings.Continue to enjoy this Blessing that you have been given and never, ever forget how truly wonderful you are feeling right now! By the way, if you think you're happy now, it only gets better! Congratulations on your Sobriety and keep up the good work and give yourself the pat on the back that you so deserve! Keep us posted! Love to hear from you daily to share in your Journey!
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 51,526
Hello Ryan!!
It is crazy what we put ourselves through, Ryan, 'til we finally see the light. In my case it took decades - so sad. Welcome to your new life - the best part of SR is, you can feel free to whine and say when you are having problems or even a relapse. This is the place that saved me in August - no one judges, everyone "gets it" and has a sense of humor. (I love Long Island! You're in a beautiful place.) Sending love up there to you...
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: my room in ct.
Posts: 58,110
welcome ryan, and to a world of recovery, and a way better life...
congrats on your decision...
ryan, perhaps print your introduction, and tape it on the refrigerator...
you might come to hear about the built in forgetter... lol
all good wishes to you ryan...
xxoo, & blessings...
rust
congrats on your decision...
ryan, perhaps print your introduction, and tape it on the refrigerator...
you might come to hear about the built in forgetter... lol
all good wishes to you ryan...
xxoo, & blessings...
rust
Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Madison
Posts: 131
Congrats on your sobriety date. I am the same way. It took me along time to realize that I was destroying myself with alcohol. The best desicion I made was to quit. My mind has become clearer and I feel great. Keep posting and we are here for you to help.
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