Thank You, doggonecarl
 

In June of 2014, you started a few threads which spoke to your relapse, albeit (and thankfully) brief. At that time you had over 1,600 days of sobriety. The agony which you expressed was palpable.

Your post was a wake-up call of sorts to me. At that time, I had about 800 days of sobriety and I was feeling rather confident - not cocky, but confident. Your threads shook that confidence and prompted me to seriously re-examine that confidence - if an SR icon of the likes of doggonecarl could relapse, well then none of us are immune to the perils of temptation. So I boosted my SR time, spent more time meditating, learned more about alcoholism, and made sobriety my life's bottom-line - "If I am sober, no matter what else happens in life, I can face it well".

I reached 1,600 days of sobriety yesterday - not in small part thanks to the honesty of your threads in June of 2014.

I just wanted to let you know how much you helped me. I am sure that I am not the only one; I am certain that your straight-forward, tell-it-like-it is, and honest SR style has helped many, many of us.

Thank you, doggonecarl.

Many thanks to you as well, doggonecarl.
Mostly a lurker, but an observer.
Thank You.

Carl, I am glad you are a part of this family. :hug: Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience. :)

Great post, Leigh!

I always appreciate your insight, carl!!!

I love Carl too. Just so you know.

Carl is a treasure on this forum. I've always thought that his suggestions are gold, whether you want to hear it or not. Thank you.

Does anyone have the link to this inspiring thread? I would love to read!

Over the years, Carl's support and good advice has been a big part of my recovery. He is one of SR's best. :supernan

Congrats on 1600 days SoberLeigh!

Excellent post Leigh and major congrats on 1600 days

Congratulations, SoberLeigh! I always appreciate both Carl's and your comments; different style but two very consistent and reliable members of this forum.
:tyou to both!

Thanks as well Carl and congrats on 1,600 days SoberLeigh! Awesome accomplishment!

Doggonecarl always says it like it is, honest and direct. I read SR posts all the time and I find his posts to be amazingly helpful to my sobriety. Thank you for being there!!!!

Thanks, Leigh, for this thread. It's a great example of how we learn from each other and help each other through this journey.

And, thanks Carl, for all you do for our members.

Congrats Leigh, and totally agree on Carl. The no-bs, solid advice and the dog in the avatar looking at you like "Who in the *&^% do you think you are fooling?" is a powerful combo :)

I love doggoneCarl's posts. He nails it every time.

Congratulations Sober Leigh :You_Rock_

I'm glad Carl came back too :)

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Leigh, what a lovely tribute to Carl & his journey. :)

Proud of you for reaching 1601 days. At times I feel I'm overconfident - need to be mindful. Thanks. :hug:

Thank you Soberleigh for bringing doggonecarl up and congratulations on 1600 day!!! :hug:

His words have always spoken to me too and helped me many times Thank you doggonecarl for being part of this community! :You_Rock_

Also, thank you much Soberleigh for all that you do for this community and the warmth you bring. :hug:

I am another one who greatly appreciates Carl's advice.

Thanks for this post Leigh, and congratulations on 1600 days!!!