Zebra1275

Today there was a crisis with one of my kids away at college. Thanks to the tools I learned in AA and a good meeting I go to on Sunday nights I didn't drink. Instead in the midst of chaos I found some serenity and actually gratitude. Things have actually worked out ok, not good, but ok. A few years ago I wouldn't have noticed this because I would have already poured several drinks down my throat to change the way I feel. Instead, as I go to bed tonight I can add +1 to my number of consecutive sober days. Whew!

Sapling

Sorry about the day you had Zebra....But grateful you have the program you have.

CraigA

It is amazing that we can do things and go throught things that we could never have did before, it is good to hear good stories of victories, keep them coming!

NewHouse2012

It's great that you could work through those emotions and face them instead of pushing them down and numbing yourself. When I am amidst the chaos and confusion of challenging problems it is hard to see through the other side but I am learning if I'm not quick to react and can just process issues slowly, I'm less adept to want to grab that drink as a shield.
Awesome job. And you will wake feeling better than you would had you drank today!

gunther84

Ahhh, the freedom of being sober. Free to be the human being we were meant to be and help those who need us. Good for you.

Dee74

I hope all is well with your family Zebra - thoughts and best wishes to you

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ReadyAndAble

Way to go, Z. Being fully present in times of crisis—that's one of the things I am most thankful for, too.

pinkdog

Adding days is great. I believe that the further we get away from the alcohol, the easier it becomes. Yea for you!