Staggering in the halls
A simple guy making his way
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Maine
Posts: 7,867
Staggering in the halls
That was me for years... My getting to work was a chore daily. I was grateful that the cubie walls that created the walkways were so close together that I could hold on and walk with their support.
Yet another time at where I work now I couldn't get up from my desk. Fear and panic would set in and I could hardly walk. Mondays were hell.... Literally hell.
I think back and wonder how I kept my jobs.
I just accepted a role at a fantastic organization. An offer of my lifetime. I move states and get settled in to start end of October.
This would not be possible even just a few months ago.
I was sitting in between interviewers and looked around. I felt fear. Fear I would mess up. But I let that go. Fear will not stymie my success. I have a solid plan to handle this change.
I am proud of myself. I was offered so much with this opportunity. I am grateful for it. I am grateful for my sobriety and protect it with all my might.
There are no guarantees in life. So I will take it slow. Plan. And take this next huge step in recovery.
You folks are a big reason I can. I will update you as this plan is executed over the next few months.
Thank you!
Ken
Yet another time at where I work now I couldn't get up from my desk. Fear and panic would set in and I could hardly walk. Mondays were hell.... Literally hell.
I think back and wonder how I kept my jobs.
I just accepted a role at a fantastic organization. An offer of my lifetime. I move states and get settled in to start end of October.
This would not be possible even just a few months ago.
I was sitting in between interviewers and looked around. I felt fear. Fear I would mess up. But I let that go. Fear will not stymie my success. I have a solid plan to handle this change.
I am proud of myself. I was offered so much with this opportunity. I am grateful for it. I am grateful for my sobriety and protect it with all my might.
There are no guarantees in life. So I will take it slow. Plan. And take this next huge step in recovery.
You folks are a big reason I can. I will update you as this plan is executed over the next few months.
Thank you!
Ken
A simple guy making his way
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Maine
Posts: 7,867
Thanks everyone! I start end of October. Taking two weeks off to get squared away and moved. I have some reservations about so much free time. This will be the first time sober.
The company is considered to be the google of Maine. A progressive place all about creativity. I cannot wait!
The company is considered to be the google of Maine. A progressive place all about creativity. I cannot wait!
Adventures In SpaceTime
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 5,827
Hey Ken, AWESOME!!
You're progress in life including a career upgrade too was inevitable, all else being equal. You're a brilliant example of getting it right by doing what has to be done and following through when opportunity for change comes knocking. Way Awesome!
You're progress in life including a career upgrade too was inevitable, all else being equal. You're a brilliant example of getting it right by doing what has to be done and following through when opportunity for change comes knocking. Way Awesome!
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: South East England
Posts: 8,009
You know Ken, that brought a tear to my eye...and we Brits don't cry you understand...stiff upper lip and all that.
Still...it's such a privilege to watch the transformation in you. Thank you so much for sharing x
Still...it's such a privilege to watch the transformation in you. Thank you so much for sharing x
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 987
Aw, Ken, so very happy for you! You most certainly deserve it and I can't wait to hear more in the coming months. You're such an inspiration in so many ways to me. Have been since I first joined here back in December.
Congrats and big, big hug to you!
Congrats and big, big hug to you!
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