NEOMARXIST

Took a drink, drug or smoke. I haven't hurt anybody or hurt myself. I haven't been arrested or been looking over my shoulder in fear of getting arrested. I haven't vomitted. I haven't had one day off sick at work. I haven't had trouble getting out of bed. I haven't wished I was dead. I haven't sent emails or txt messages that I can't remember sending. I haven't left voicemails I can't remember leaving. I haven't felt hopeless. I haven't made any enemies. I haven't held any resentments at anybody or anything. I haven't sat alone on park benches feeling like my life is all over.

I have - got back into employment after a long period of unemployemnt, I have got my driving license back, I have got a car, I have got my self-respect back, I have been genuinely happy, I have gained a sense of peace and clarity that I never felt before, I have felt my self-confidence and self-love slowly increasing. I have lived in the moment 'one day at a time'. I have gratitude, I have been grateful to be alive. I have Hope. I have Started University. I have the love and pride of my family back again. I have People who like and respect me for being me. I have regained the love of music and my guitar again. I have today and I'm looking forward to tomorrow and what is in store for my life. I have AA and SR and all of the wonderful friends!! I have such gratitude for accepting my alcoholism and living in the solution and seeing it work!!

I have no doubt that I would lose everything if I took a drink!!

Grateful to be 17 months sober today!!

peace and Love

johndelko408

Congrats on the 17 months way to go. Keep up the good work. I myself have had trouble getting out of bed in the morning, not due to a hangover or anything. But because its been so COLD...LOL

YouAreNumberOne

NEOMARXIST

A very, big, big, big thankyou for this post. I post alot with people in the 2 Weeks and 30 Days and Less, as well as Class of November 2010. Thanks for the list of all the gross repugnant consequences of alcohol et al... - it's a reminder of where not to go (and sometimes hard for me not to have the regrets).

It's storys like yours that gives that strength and BELIEF to know that with work, sobriety can be achieved.

Well done and congratulations.

Rosco.
Life=Fun; Alcohol=Devastation.

Ainslie

Shot Neo

Sooty

Dude. Inspiring!

Untoxicated

Of all the things alcohol caused, this was probably the most damaging and far reaching for me. It spilled into all other areas of my life and like a wrecking ball destroyed my relationships with friends, family, co-workers, and girlfriends.

Great share NEO! There are many forms of inspiration on SR and you, my friend, are one of my favorites - thanks man.

SCRedhead

Way to go, Neo, way to go....
way to go, Neo, way to go...
(You can't see me but I'm doin' a happy dance for you!)

I've been terribly ill with some type of stomach flu and 4 days ago I could have said: I haven't puked in almost 21 months. Well, as I was getting really, really sick yesterday, I almost laughed out loud 'cause all I could think was: "Thank God it's not because I've been drinking!"

Keep up the good work, it truly does get better and better and better....

24hrsAday

Outstanding Work there Neo.. Congrats on 17 Months Young Man!

FBL

Congrats, Neo! Thanks for sharing such a positive message

aasharon90

Recovery is pretty cool isn't it?

drent

great work

Lionne

Congrats Neo! I'm glad that everything has been improving so much for you in the past 17 months. I think part of it is because of the positive attitude you have towards your sobriety- thank you a lot sharing that positive attitutude with us here. What you have to say is always inspiring. Have a great day,
LS

ItWillBeWorthIt

Yeah, great post Neo... I love what being sober does to a person -- it is just so wonderful. Thanks for sharing and for everything you do on SR... I always enjoy reading your posts, they are so insightful.

Celebrate today by enjoying life. :day6:day1

least

Big congrats and hugs on reaching 17 months!! I am happy for you and also happy that you're a member of this recovery family. I always get something good from your posts. Congrats again!!

Hudstar

Go on, son!

ItsMe23

that was nice to read, thanks for the inspiration

BoozeFree

17months is awesome. Congrats! Your post is a great example of how sobriety really makes life a lot more positive.

SDSurfn

congrats neo.

i think you are about 20 years younger than me, but when it comes to recovery you are a wise old sage. you're an inspiration.

i look forward to everyone of your posts, man. thanks.

-SD

Dee74

congratulations on 17 months

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Jomey

well done Neo. VERY, VERY happy for you that you are so strong in your recovery at such a young age! Jomey