Five little words
 

I remember the feeling of dread that overwhelmed me on June 22, 2009, when the doctor told me I was "probably" an alcoholic. Deep down I knew he was right, but I never wanted to admit it to myself. It was the hardest thing in the world to think that I could NEVER have another beer again. For almost 30 years that beer was my crutch, my escape, my best friend when nobody else was there for me. How could I possibly abandon the one constant in my life since I was 14 years old???

Five words kept ringing through my head...five words that would turn my life around...five words that would help me deal with life with a sober mind and a clear conscience.

Today is the 260th straight "one day at a time". I don't know what tomorrow will bring, but if I start it with just five little words ("I will not drink today"), I know I can face any problem that may arise.

"my best friend when nobody else was there for me. How could I possibly abandon the one constant in my life since I was 14 years old???"

:yo: That was me! I'm so grateful that I never have to feel that way again.

Funny how I felt as though my life was ending, in reality it did end & I came into a new life......... A life I lived instead of existed in trying to escape it!

When I surrendered to the fact that I could not go on living if I continued to drink, yet I could not stop drinking I felt totally hopeless. My life was over!!! Not in my wildest dreams could I have ever imagined that I would find a new solution for my life that would result in joys that I never imagined possible.

Surrender combined with 12 steps led me to a HP and a beautiful life. No not a bed full of roses, but one that allows me to like myself & to be of maximum benefit to those I can be of help to.

Congrats on your sober time, all brought about by taking it one day at a time! :c011:

Congrats! I'm new at this, but already "One Day At A Time" is my new motto. You're doing awesome!

Nice on 260 days sober!!

'One day at a time' indeed. 'just for today I will not drink or take drugs'


peace

FormerBeerLover, congratulations and good for you for recognizing that you needed to change your life.

Former, I live by that also. Some days it's just getting through a few minutes. Some days are definitely a struggle but I know that every day will bring new light to the situation or the situation will work out. They are definitely words to live daily by. AMEN!!!! :)

Former, that is truly amazing and powerful stuff. Congratulations on 260 days! That number makes my head spin, it is so freakin' awesome. Thanks for the insightful post.

Congrats on the 260 days! That's awesome!