another one with 2 years...
There's still pain and regrets from what my addiction has done, but it IS getting better. I have a clear mind and a vision now. Always taking steps forward, as small as they may be at times.
Congrats on your 2yrs!!
Given the advancements I've made in just 8months, I'm looking forward to sharing the same experience you have.
Way to go man
I'm around two years myself, I don't post much but I still read a lot, every day in fact, mainly in this section. You're one of the names I always look out for cause I know you have a similar amount of time.
Very happy and proud of what you've done
I'm around two years myself, I don't post much but I still read a lot, every day in fact, mainly in this section. You're one of the names I always look out for cause I know you have a similar amount of time.
Very happy and proud of what you've done
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What an amazing milestone, brilliant.
Thank you so much for posting this and some of your reflections and experience. These are the posts that really help others not so far along (me) with motivation and commitment.
xx
Thank you so much for posting this and some of your reflections and experience. These are the posts that really help others not so far along (me) with motivation and commitment.
xx
I don't know how I did not see this until now. While I mentioned it a few ways I want to say it again. Just how happy for and proud of you I am.
I valued being able to say your are a friend. Wonderful to have actually met you and your lovely wife. Visit anytime.
Rock on to year three. I think we all know that while it has been years since we drank it goes quick and takes a lot of self care and work.
You have been through a lot. You handled it well. Lots of good stuff in the future. Trust me. I know these things!
I valued being able to say your are a friend. Wonderful to have actually met you and your lovely wife. Visit anytime.
Rock on to year three. I think we all know that while it has been years since we drank it goes quick and takes a lot of self care and work.
You have been through a lot. You handled it well. Lots of good stuff in the future. Trust me. I know these things!
thanks Ken, and everyone...
I've been thinking about changing my avatar back to the BRAIN...
Most of you don't know of the hardships I had to endure while I was getting sober. The loss of income and surviving that was a challenge. And much more. What kept me going was hearing from people who were sober longer than I was saying that it gets better and believing them. Because it's true.
I still have a lot of work to do on myself. And I still need to find work - it's a long story. But I needed time and space to distance myself from the event that changed my life. It's a shame it took something bad to happen before I finally made the decision to get sober - something I should have done YEARS ago. And that event still lingers above my head making it difficult for me to return to my field.
But I can honestly say I've never felt better, physically and mentally. Plus, I've added years to my life. Good years. While I'm approaching sixty, I am still quite young and have a lot to offer and plenty of time to still lead an interesting and fulfilling life.
It's never too late to sober up. And more importantly, IT'S NEVER TOO SOON. Don't wait. If you are in doubt, quit thinking about it. Living sober is like winning the lottery. It's something that can't be bought for any amount of money. The pleasure of living a real existence is invaluable.
I've been thinking about changing my avatar back to the BRAIN...
Most of you don't know of the hardships I had to endure while I was getting sober. The loss of income and surviving that was a challenge. And much more. What kept me going was hearing from people who were sober longer than I was saying that it gets better and believing them. Because it's true.
I still have a lot of work to do on myself. And I still need to find work - it's a long story. But I needed time and space to distance myself from the event that changed my life. It's a shame it took something bad to happen before I finally made the decision to get sober - something I should have done YEARS ago. And that event still lingers above my head making it difficult for me to return to my field.
But I can honestly say I've never felt better, physically and mentally. Plus, I've added years to my life. Good years. While I'm approaching sixty, I am still quite young and have a lot to offer and plenty of time to still lead an interesting and fulfilling life.
It's never too late to sober up. And more importantly, IT'S NEVER TOO SOON. Don't wait. If you are in doubt, quit thinking about it. Living sober is like winning the lottery. It's something that can't be bought for any amount of money. The pleasure of living a real existence is invaluable.
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