Tetra

I'm coming up to 7 months sober.

This morning I went to visit my addictions therapist. We were chatting and he asked me about my plans for the day. I told him my Grandmother is having another procedure and I would be at the hospital for a large part of the day. He was asking me about my job search and I told him I am still looking and hoping! As I got up to go he said: "has anyone told you how well you are doing?" I was a bit taken aback and said "no, not really" and he said "well you are. I am so proud of you and you should be proud of yourself too".

I wanted to cry a bit. I also cried today when my Grandma was being wheeled out of the room. She took off her rings (her wedding ring and my Grandads ring) and said "if anything happens to me, I want you to mind these".

It's a big change from where I was 7 months ago. I got Bell's Palsy last November. I was in a very bad state then. I remember asking my dad at the time, what is the meaning of life? He said "I really don't know. Why don't you just do what I do? Work hard and be kind to others. It's been a good way to live for 67 years".

Maybe my dad was right all along...

HeadLump

I think you should be very proud of yourself, Tetra - and of your dad, too

least

I am proud of you too. Good job on seven months sober.

Upward2Enlightenment

I agree Tetra, you should be proud of yourself, I am proud of you too.

Tetra

Well, I live a fairly simple life these days.

But it feels good to do the right thing.

Anna

Simple is good, Tetra.

Hevyn

What a great post Tetra. I'm proud of you along with everyone else. We all know how hard you worked to get to 7 months.

Dee74

I'm proud of you too Tetra

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Brian316

Congratulations on 7 months! I'm right there with you. For people like us that's a major accomplishment. And by the way, I think your dad is right.

Amazingglazier

Congrats on your 7 months Tetra, wishing you many more! Hope your Grandma is ok and your Dad is a wise man! Stay Strong and Well ! Bobby

FeenixxRising

Sounds like good advice in my opinion And you should be proud of yourself.

neferkamichael

Tetra, 7 months is FANTASTIC, congratulations, rootin for ya.

CScott

Congrats on the 6 months. Your dad sounds like a wise person.

MariahGayle

((Hugs)) Tetra

EternalNow

Your dad sounds like a wise man. Congratulations on your sobriety.

Nagachilli

What a cool post

PurpleKnight

Great post Tetra!!

Wendolene

Thank you for sharing your story, Tetra. As someone earlier in their recovery, it has certainly served as an inspiration to me and hopefully will to many others as well .

Congratulations on the 7 months! That's an amazing achievement.

LBrain

Tetra, I'm proud of you, we're all proud of you. Glad that you are doing so well.

tim68

Congrats on 7 months!