My journey to sobriety starts here and now.....
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You're doing great, Johnny. Yes, your mom and dad would be proud of you for making this huge change. I'm happy to see the positive attitude you have, even during some sad times.
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Indiana
Posts: 145
Hello all my SR friends....
I hope this message finds you well. I have not posted on this thread in quite some time, so I thought I would take time to post an update.
I last posted at 79 days sober..... well, today I reached 280 DAYS sober! My new life of sobriety is better than I ever imagined.
My relationships with my wife and my 3 teenage children are far better, now that I am not always focused primarily on getting that next drink. My health is better ... blood pressure down, lost weight, and am working out regularly. I received a promotion at work, and my spiritual and mental health is better than it has ever been.
I am very active in AA.... I have a sponsor and a home group, I have given 2 "leads" (or "speeches") at meetings to tell my story. I have been to 212 meetings and several AA conferences in those 280 days. Last week, I picked up my 9 MONTH chip for maintaining 9 mo. of continuous sobriety. I am working the steps and through AA, I have developed a relationship with a higher power that I call God. I have met many new friends in the program. Back in my drinking days, I had very few friends.... I always chose to drink alone, at home, every night. I had no time or desire for friends. I was a mess.
I lurked around SR for a while last summer before admitting that I was an alcoholic and making the decision to quit drinking and to turn my will and my life over to God. I received enormous inspiration from many people on SR over the past 10 months. Thank you to all of you for being a stong part of my recovery.
I wish you all well in your journey. For those starting out or struggling..... Stay strong. Take it one day at a time. Pray. Find out what works for you. Develop new habits. Discard old bad habits. I know that it is an ongoing, lifelong journey for me too.
Take care and God bless you all. Peace!
I hope this message finds you well. I have not posted on this thread in quite some time, so I thought I would take time to post an update.
I last posted at 79 days sober..... well, today I reached 280 DAYS sober! My new life of sobriety is better than I ever imagined.
My relationships with my wife and my 3 teenage children are far better, now that I am not always focused primarily on getting that next drink. My health is better ... blood pressure down, lost weight, and am working out regularly. I received a promotion at work, and my spiritual and mental health is better than it has ever been.
I am very active in AA.... I have a sponsor and a home group, I have given 2 "leads" (or "speeches") at meetings to tell my story. I have been to 212 meetings and several AA conferences in those 280 days. Last week, I picked up my 9 MONTH chip for maintaining 9 mo. of continuous sobriety. I am working the steps and through AA, I have developed a relationship with a higher power that I call God. I have met many new friends in the program. Back in my drinking days, I had very few friends.... I always chose to drink alone, at home, every night. I had no time or desire for friends. I was a mess.
I lurked around SR for a while last summer before admitting that I was an alcoholic and making the decision to quit drinking and to turn my will and my life over to God. I received enormous inspiration from many people on SR over the past 10 months. Thank you to all of you for being a stong part of my recovery.
I wish you all well in your journey. For those starting out or struggling..... Stay strong. Take it one day at a time. Pray. Find out what works for you. Develop new habits. Discard old bad habits. I know that it is an ongoing, lifelong journey for me too.
Take care and God bless you all. Peace!
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Indiana
Posts: 145
Hello all,
I wish you all peace and happiness in your journey. Taking it OneDay at a time, I am now to day 303, closing in on 10 months!! There have been plenty of rough, rocky days, but life is continuing to get better. When "life's issues" arise, now I am of clear mind and body to be able to address them. It is great not being chained to that powerful alcohol addiction.
Have a GRATEFUL day!!!
I wish you all peace and happiness in your journey. Taking it OneDay at a time, I am now to day 303, closing in on 10 months!! There have been plenty of rough, rocky days, but life is continuing to get better. When "life's issues" arise, now I am of clear mind and body to be able to address them. It is great not being chained to that powerful alcohol addiction.
Have a GRATEFUL day!!!
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Indiana
Posts: 145
Hello all!
I hope you are all doing well and enjoyed the Christmas holiday!
I've been away from SR for quite some time, but still working every day on my sobriety, a day at a time. Went to another AA meeting tonight, my 349th meeting in 513 days! So to save you the math, that is nearly 17 months clean and sober! Tonight I heard a great speaker (my sponsor's sponsor) give a super lead... a message of experience, strength and hope for a new way of life. I continue to work on my steps, belong to a home group, have a great sponsor, and read the Big Book and other AA literature daily.
So one more day at a time doing what I am doing! I can now enjoy to the fullest all the blessings in my life.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Johnny
I hope you are all doing well and enjoyed the Christmas holiday!
I've been away from SR for quite some time, but still working every day on my sobriety, a day at a time. Went to another AA meeting tonight, my 349th meeting in 513 days! So to save you the math, that is nearly 17 months clean and sober! Tonight I heard a great speaker (my sponsor's sponsor) give a super lead... a message of experience, strength and hope for a new way of life. I continue to work on my steps, belong to a home group, have a great sponsor, and read the Big Book and other AA literature daily.
So one more day at a time doing what I am doing! I can now enjoy to the fullest all the blessings in my life.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Johnny
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Indiana
Posts: 145
Hi all,
This week my Higher Power helped me to reach my TWO YEAR sobriety milestone!! Still going strong! I can't believe that I have been sober for now over 2 years! I love my new life, but it does not come automatically. I need to continue to work at it.
I haven't been on SR in a while, but I have not stopped thinking about you. All of you on SR were very instrumental in my early sobriety... I spent many a night lurking around these rooms and forums, knowing that I was an alcoholic and had very much in common with you. My recovery began when I admitted my powerlessness over alcohol and turned my will and life over to the care of God (as I understand Him). Thank you all for being there! I hope all of you are doing well and hanging in there, ONE DAY AT A TIME.
Until we meet again,
Johnny
This week my Higher Power helped me to reach my TWO YEAR sobriety milestone!! Still going strong! I can't believe that I have been sober for now over 2 years! I love my new life, but it does not come automatically. I need to continue to work at it.
I haven't been on SR in a while, but I have not stopped thinking about you. All of you on SR were very instrumental in my early sobriety... I spent many a night lurking around these rooms and forums, knowing that I was an alcoholic and had very much in common with you. My recovery began when I admitted my powerlessness over alcohol and turned my will and life over to the care of God (as I understand Him). Thank you all for being there! I hope all of you are doing well and hanging in there, ONE DAY AT A TIME.
Until we meet again,
Johnny
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: East Coast of the US
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Congratulations!
I'm new here. Why don't you stick around and post more frequently? I'm sure many of us, especially those new to sobriety, could really benefit from your experience, strength, and hope.
I'm new here. Why don't you stick around and post more frequently? I'm sure many of us, especially those new to sobriety, could really benefit from your experience, strength, and hope.
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