The Impossible: 1 Year Sober Today!!!
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The Impossible: 1 Year Sober Today!!!
Hi All,
I know I'm bragging. I can't express how amazed I am that this day has come!
My first and last drinks, at ages 10 and 30, respectively, were transformative experiences. At age 30, I'd been in AA for 2+ years as a daily gut rot vodka drinker. I had a sponsor, called them often, followed most suggestions, and I couldn't stop drinking for more than 5-10 days. My drinking had gotten worsened past what I'd ever imagined. I was suicidal. On 2/19/14, I'd checked into a hospital detox for the 1st time with severe withdrawal. I was drunk again within an hour of being discharged on the morning of 2/23/14 and delivered back to the hospital that afternoon. I was hopeless and beaten. I wanted the madness to stop, but doubted it would.
I did not go to a 30-day program. I poured myself into AA. I found a sponsor/drill sergeant, never lied to him, and admitted to when I struggled. I wanted to drink and I talked about it. I still talk about it, when those thoughts occur. I, an atheist, prayed every day to whatever power keeps alcoholics sober ("Please help me stay away from a drink or drug. Please help me to stay sober! Guide my thinking and action. Thy will not mine be done."). I did and continue to attend daily meetings, found a home group, and have made coffee every Tuesday for that group. I travel to other AA meetings, jails, and detoxes with that group. I call my sponsor, daily. I make it a point to never forget who and what I am. It's gotten easier to stay sober. If I continue to do what I've done in this first year (I plan to), I believe I can stay sober, indefinitely, 24 hours at a time.
My accomplishment really isn't mine. I just followed the direction of sober members of AA, and it worked. For me, AA and recovery are action, not thinking programs.
Today, I'm celebrating, but I'm not graduating. Today, I'm amazed at the power of AA and recovery.
THANK! YOU!
I know I'm bragging. I can't express how amazed I am that this day has come!
My first and last drinks, at ages 10 and 30, respectively, were transformative experiences. At age 30, I'd been in AA for 2+ years as a daily gut rot vodka drinker. I had a sponsor, called them often, followed most suggestions, and I couldn't stop drinking for more than 5-10 days. My drinking had gotten worsened past what I'd ever imagined. I was suicidal. On 2/19/14, I'd checked into a hospital detox for the 1st time with severe withdrawal. I was drunk again within an hour of being discharged on the morning of 2/23/14 and delivered back to the hospital that afternoon. I was hopeless and beaten. I wanted the madness to stop, but doubted it would.
I did not go to a 30-day program. I poured myself into AA. I found a sponsor/drill sergeant, never lied to him, and admitted to when I struggled. I wanted to drink and I talked about it. I still talk about it, when those thoughts occur. I, an atheist, prayed every day to whatever power keeps alcoholics sober ("Please help me stay away from a drink or drug. Please help me to stay sober! Guide my thinking and action. Thy will not mine be done."). I did and continue to attend daily meetings, found a home group, and have made coffee every Tuesday for that group. I travel to other AA meetings, jails, and detoxes with that group. I call my sponsor, daily. I make it a point to never forget who and what I am. It's gotten easier to stay sober. If I continue to do what I've done in this first year (I plan to), I believe I can stay sober, indefinitely, 24 hours at a time.
My accomplishment really isn't mine. I just followed the direction of sober members of AA, and it worked. For me, AA and recovery are action, not thinking programs.
Today, I'm celebrating, but I'm not graduating. Today, I'm amazed at the power of AA and recovery.
THANK! YOU!
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Congratulations! This is an incredible accomplishment and you deserve to be really proud of yourself. Being in early recovery it's always helpful to see and hear from people who are further along in their recovery, doing well, are glad that they stopped using/drinking, and are happy being clean/sober.
Treat yourself to something special today!
Treat yourself to something special today!
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Originally Posted by MrLofg0029 
Hi All,
I know I'm bragging. I can't express how amazed I am that this day has come!
My first and last drinks, at ages 10 and 30, respectively, were transformative experiences. At age 30, I'd been in AA for 2+ years as a daily gut rot vodka drinker. I had a sponsor, called them often, followed most suggestions, and I couldn't stop drinking for more than 5-10 days. My drinking had gotten worsened past what I'd ever imagined. I was suicidal. On 2/19/14, I'd checked into a hospital detox for the 1st time with severe withdrawal. I was drunk again within an hour of being discharged on the morning of 2/23/14 and delivered back to the hospital that afternoon. I was hopeless and beaten. I wanted the madness to stop, but doubted it would.
I did not go to a 30-day program. I poured myself into AA. I found a sponsor/drill sergeant, never lied to him, and admitted to when I struggled. I wanted to drink and I talked about it. I still talk about it, when those thoughts occur. I, an atheist, prayed every day to whatever power keeps alcoholics sober ("Please help me stay away from a drink or drug. Please help me to stay sober! Guide my thinking and action. Thy will not mine be done."). I did and continue to attend daily meetings, found a home group, and have made coffee every Tuesday for that group. I travel to other AA meetings, jails, and detoxes with that group. I call my sponsor, daily. I make it a point to never forget who and what I am. It's gotten easier to stay sober. If I continue to do what I've done in this first year (I plan to), I believe I can stay sober, indefinitely, 24 hours at a time.
My accomplishment really isn't mine. I just followed the direction of sober members of AA, and it worked. For me, AA and recovery are action, not thinking programs.
Today, I'm celebrating, but I'm not graduating. Today, I'm amazed at the power of AA and recovery.
THANK! YOU!
I know I'm bragging. I can't express how amazed I am that this day has come!
My first and last drinks, at ages 10 and 30, respectively, were transformative experiences. At age 30, I'd been in AA for 2+ years as a daily gut rot vodka drinker. I had a sponsor, called them often, followed most suggestions, and I couldn't stop drinking for more than 5-10 days. My drinking had gotten worsened past what I'd ever imagined. I was suicidal. On 2/19/14, I'd checked into a hospital detox for the 1st time with severe withdrawal. I was drunk again within an hour of being discharged on the morning of 2/23/14 and delivered back to the hospital that afternoon. I was hopeless and beaten. I wanted the madness to stop, but doubted it would.
I did not go to a 30-day program. I poured myself into AA. I found a sponsor/drill sergeant, never lied to him, and admitted to when I struggled. I wanted to drink and I talked about it. I still talk about it, when those thoughts occur. I, an atheist, prayed every day to whatever power keeps alcoholics sober ("Please help me stay away from a drink or drug. Please help me to stay sober! Guide my thinking and action. Thy will not mine be done."). I did and continue to attend daily meetings, found a home group, and have made coffee every Tuesday for that group. I travel to other AA meetings, jails, and detoxes with that group. I call my sponsor, daily. I make it a point to never forget who and what I am. It's gotten easier to stay sober. If I continue to do what I've done in this first year (I plan to), I believe I can stay sober, indefinitely, 24 hours at a time.
My accomplishment really isn't mine. I just followed the direction of sober members of AA, and it worked. For me, AA and recovery are action, not thinking programs.
Today, I'm celebrating, but I'm not graduating. Today, I'm amazed at the power of AA and recovery.
THANK! YOU!
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Originally Posted by bunnezjp
Obviously not, in fact, impossible, is it?
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