tnman1967

Hello, I made it to seven months. The longest I've been sober since a one year stint in 1996. It's bittersweet though. I lost my dad in January and my mom live overseas. She spent almost a month with me at my house but I had to take her to the airport this morning. Needless to say, this was the hardest goodbye I've ever had to do. I'm hoping to see her in roughly a year or so again. I just needed to get this off of my chest. Trying not to soothe myself with drink again.

FreeOwl

despite the bittersweetness.... there seems to be a powerful opportunity for Gratitude here.

Those bittersweet emotions are normal and natural - and they're also a gift.

Congratulations on 7 months!

LooseGrip

tnman1967...so sorry for your loss. It must be so hard for you to have your Mom returning home now too. I hate change...loss...being alone..people leaving for any reason. I can relate to your pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Know that you are not alone. Try to get out as much as you can and surround yourself with friends/support. You can get through this without drinking.

dwtbd

tnman
sorry for your loss. Great job on 7mnths. Watch that 'soothe' word like a hawk, I think something is feeding you the wrong definition. To soothe something means to make it better. For me there is not one thing drinking can make 'better'.
wish you well

matt4x4

We have to stand on our own two feet. We have to walk hand in hand with our higher power like that footprints in the sand poem. Very powerful when I read that, I cried in the meeting when I read that on the wall. I am a grown adult, I must cry and laugh, not be ashamed, walk tall with my head held high, do not lead with the chin. I am to not be afraid or hide from alcohol. I must help others, get out of self, I do not cower.

least

Seven months is great. I too am sorry for the loss of your dad and your mom's going home.

Dee74

Seven months is terrific tnman - congrats.

I'm sorry for your loss but it's great to see how close you are with your mom.

D