ddrayer

This is my third try just this year. Back in the double digits as of yesterday, so feeling good. Its interesting that even with the relapses over all life is just so much better. I have lost about 30 lbs this year and am more productive at work than I have been in a long time. This will be the last time I hit double digits, I am not starting this madness over again. I have had to swallow my pride too many times and bring myself with my tail between my legs back to SR and AA and I don't think I can do it another time. I guess I just feel like I need to yell it from the mountain tops or something that drinking is not an option. Life is beautiful and I will not let my addiction steal back that beauty again. I hope that I have learned enough over the last couple years to carry this to the end. My friend who doesn't have a drinking problem but is trying to lose weight told me the other day that she is "serious about a sober April." Well I am "serious about a sober life" from here on out. I have thanked everyone time and time again, but still I cannot express what it means to be able to log on here and find support, read stories, and learn learn learn. Thanks everyone

trachemys

Pilots like to say that as long as landings equal takeoffs, you're doing fine.

With us, as long as getting ups equal falling downs, you're doing fine.

ScottFromWI

Congrats on the double digits DD. Sounds like you've got the right attitude and plan to make this last, keep it up!

least

Sounds like you're very determined to make it this time. Attitude is half the battle. I'm glad you're back and doing so well.

ClearLight

Go DD -go!