Murray4x5

First hurdle jumped clean

Murray

Creekryder

Zip, I truly understand what you were getting across about the "gab". But I just noticed something when I added an entry in my blog. I have to write. I feel empowered when I do so. Maybe that is my "higher power". I honestly do not consider my self a good writer, but when I do put words down, it focuses me on how serious this condition affects myself and all with whom I have contact. I do believe the more we can help others, the greater the help that comes back to us. With that increase in energy, or whatever it is called, allows us greater power to help others...and the cycle keeps repeating. If my struggles put down in words gives someone hope and encouragement, what greater thing can I do? This has to be somewhere inside of me. That's why I'm an EMT; the need to serve. 'Fraid you're gonna have to put up with my ramblings.
Your one of my best friends here, Zip. I know where your heart is...and it's in a damn good place.
Peace
Padraic

Murray4x5

I find writing a pretty tortuous affair, but it has helped me in the past gather tangential thoughts into a clearer understanding of some aspect of my life. I am looking forward to reading how you interpret your path to sobriety.

Murray

FrothyJay

Trying not to drink was always futile for me. It seemed that no matter what, I always returned to it.

It was only when I started trying to find a power that could restore me to sanity that I got well.

Surlyredhead

LaFemme

Creek! I like your writing style...very unique voice and insightful. I'm glad it also helps you with your sobriety. I found that the drinking murdered my voice (which happens to be in paint) and it is only in sobriety that I am finding it again.

Keep writing and sharing please.

Creekryder

LaFemme: A life without alcohol will allow the "voice" to sing (paint) again. I too was a painter. Maybe I'll "sing" again as well. Thanks for your encouragement and I do look forward to sharing and listening.

Creekryder

One last observation before I retire. I was looking up old SR friends and have found many that have not posted for some time. I know what was happening when I hadn't been on site for a time and it saddens me to realize there are others who succumb to the lure of the bottle just as I had. My hopes are that they return as well. In the mean time, I will hold them in my thoughts.
Calm night to all.
Padraic

MsCooterBrown

Creek..I have noticed that some people are doing quite well. They may not post all the time..some of them just return on sobriety dates to post of their progress...hopefully..that will be the situation in some of the people you were trying to locate..

marni

Glad to hear you're doing so well creek, one day at a time
Looking forward to reading your posts, your positive attitude is awesome!

In order to change we must be
sick and tired of being sick and tired.
Author Unknown

newby1961

I think writing is a wonderful tool whether it is here or in a journal. I have enjoyed reading and want to thank you for sharing your journey with us. Keep the Faith.

least

You're an EMT? I have a great fondness for our local guys as they took such good care of me last June when I thought I was having a heart attack on the way to the hospital.

Glad to hear you're giving sobriety another shot. It's worth the effort, I'm proof of that.

Creekryder

Least: been a firefighter and EMT for ten years this July. It never fails to be a way to burn a little karma. (no pun intended on the "burn").