Reflections
A Day at a Time
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Grand Rapids MI
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Reflections
Just so thankful for sobriety. The last 1.5 years of my life have bad beyond anything I could have ever dreamed of in my worst nightmare.
Through it all I never lost sight of how thankful I am to be sober and how great full I am for all of the wonderful people who were there for me.
My days are looking brighter even though I will never be the same. Unfortunately death is part of life and that reality can not be changed.
The grief still comes in waves just not so often and for the first time in a long time I can embrace the sober life I have been granted.
To all who are struggling there is hope if you never give up and rely on those who are willing to help.
Today is not perfect but it is a good day.
Through it all I never lost sight of how thankful I am to be sober and how great full I am for all of the wonderful people who were there for me.
My days are looking brighter even though I will never be the same. Unfortunately death is part of life and that reality can not be changed.
The grief still comes in waves just not so often and for the first time in a long time I can embrace the sober life I have been granted.
To all who are struggling there is hope if you never give up and rely on those who are willing to help.
Today is not perfect but it is a good day.
aka Nesty
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Northern Vt.
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Congrats MIRecovery , That's wonderful 1.5 years ! Thanks for you post it's so true . I've heard people tell me Life is what you make of it . But when life runs you over and kicks you down . It's hard to get back up . I always have to keep my guard up . To not place myself in a situation , I can't handle . Even after 2 years - Your mind can play tricks with you , I've been worked on tricking it back !! 
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Caribbean
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MIrecovery.thanks for the inspiration. When i read about others over 1 year mark it just gives me the incentive to keep on this journey. Sudden death in my family 10yrs back is what slowly sent me to the bottom of bottles so i could relate well with the grief aspect. Enjoy your day & take some comfort in knowing that you are an inspiration to me 
congrats on 1.5 years
congrats on 1.5 years
A Day at a Time
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Grand Rapids MI
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Thank you for the congrats on 1.5 years. Being the self center alcoholic that I am I figured that everyone should know my story. 
Just to clarify I have a few years of sobriety. 1.5 years ago my 28 year old daughter was diagnosed with cancer. 6 months later she passed away.
My post speaks to my journey through some very hard sober days
Just to clarify I have a few years of sobriety. 1.5 years ago my 28 year old daughter was diagnosed with cancer. 6 months later she passed away.
My post speaks to my journey through some very hard sober days
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MIR, you are an inspiration to all of us here. Losing a child must be the worst pain a parent could imagine and you have stayed the course. I'm so glad you are slowly beginning to heal. Your daughter would be so very proud of you.
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Central PA
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Hi MIR. Bless you. You certainly are an inspiration. My brother died June 2 after a short illness--all very unexpected and that is what sent me back to the bottle as well as an illness of my own. I can't imagine what it would've been like for you! You will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers. BTW I am sober again and intend to stay that way.
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Join Date: Aug 2014
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Mir, I am sure your daughter is so Proud of your sobriety!!!!
You are an inspiration to all the members here who face adversity. Bless you for staying sober through one of the toughest things you will ever go through in your life. Hugs my friend, and Congratulations!!
You are an inspiration to all the members here who face adversity. Bless you for staying sober through one of the toughest things you will ever go through in your life. Hugs my friend, and Congratulations!!
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Midwest
Posts: 4,860
MIR -- my heart goes out to you.
I choose to believe that somehow, somewhere, your daughter knows that you have remained sober despite this heart-shattering loss.
And that she is deeply proud of you.
I choose to believe that somehow, somewhere, your daughter knows that you have remained sober despite this heart-shattering loss.
And that she is deeply proud of you.
Magsie
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 26,681
MIRecovery, thank you for posting your feelings.
You truly are an inspiration to us all.
When I lost my brother, many years ago, he was 12 and, we dealt with our own grief alone which for my dad who drank very much became an even bigger drinker.
You should be proud of yourself, as I'm sure your daughter is, for what you are.
You truly are an inspiration to us all.
When I lost my brother, many years ago, he was 12 and, we dealt with our own grief alone which for my dad who drank very much became an even bigger drinker.
You should be proud of yourself, as I'm sure your daughter is, for what you are.
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