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CHANGE: A year later... My Choice is to avoid counting days of sobriety. Today, though: Via a search engine, I found SR in 2006, though I only became a member a year ago today. (As usual, the past haunts me) A year ago today, I posted about my decision for an addiction-free life. The decision seemed unfamiliar yet present. Sstrange, but right. After many years of struggle, despair and hardship, I had had enough. It was uncanny. Though that life was familiar to me, it was no longer mine. I was scared of changing. Thanks to that decision, I still feel the same way today: here in SR - thanks to you - I have learned the power of form, forgiveness, companionship, respect and truth. I expected bliss to accompany my initial determination. Some foolishness prevented me from finding it when I got lost, but I was enough lucky to have you show me the way again. A bit of your determination became my own; knowing that "changing" did not mean turning into somebody else is what held the key. Each and everyone of us deserve wonder; let's go for it! |
So very well said Matt, as usual. Thanks for sharing that message. :You_Rock_ |
congrats 'n' thanks on your last year with us here, Matt :) D |
Matt, its been awesome having ya here:hug: |
Mat that is awesome:c011::Val004: Would you be willing to tell us what are the biggest changes you have noticed in your life from a year ago? |
congrats!!!!! am glad you took the road to chane!!!!! :You_Rock_ |
Congratulations on your uncounted sober time and thanks for contributing to SR for a year. I am sure you made many friends on the way. :You_Rock_ |
Originally Posted by SummerSkye
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Mat that is awesome:c011::Val004: Would you be willing to tell us what are the biggest changes you have noticed in your life from a year ago? Sobriety rocks! I certainly didn't feel this way a year ago. Back then, sobriety was something to be endured. Now, though, I know that sobriety is the one key that enables us to fully experience ourselves and others. I think that, once this seed is firmly planted, it's hard to go back. |
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Matty you should post more often, you are inspirational :ghug3 |
:You_Rock_ All the best always Matty :) RR |
Hi Matt. Keep it in the day, mate. :) |
YAY YOU!! Happy one year on SR :) |
If not for you, I wouldn't be the happy, well-adjusted, sober gal I am! I love ya, Mattycakes! :You_Rock_ |
Beautiful Matt! And, yes, change does not mean becoming someone else, it means finding our true self. I think in sobriety, we learn that all our experiences in life, are for a purpose. And, in fact, things are not necessarily negative or positive - they just are and we need to stay open and willing to learn. Matt, it's wonderful to see your growth and thanks for sharing your generous spirit. :ghug3 |
we all adore our Mattycakes .. thanks for being in our lives , youve touched mine and many others . we love ya ............... keep coming back ... your friend and family memeber of SR Endzy:You_Rock_ |
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