One year sober
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One year sober
SR has been important to my recovery plan. I tried to quit drinking for years by myself but I could not. At the end of 2013 I came here and attended AA. I also saw a counselor and a doctor.
I drank twice after nine months. I was disappointed in myself.
The last time I was drunk I woke up and looked in the mirror. My alcoholism stared back at me and I refused to give up.
I hope that other people are going to overcome their alcoholism one day at a time. This is the most difficult thing I have ever done in my life.
But I am not celebrating. I'm grieving a dysfunctional relationship and learning more about myself. The hard work is in the future, too. I did buy a cheap watch to remind me that I don't want to waste any more of my life.
I miss my ex gf. I love her but we both hurt each other and our recovery programs. I pray that she finds happiness. Even though she hurt me I forgive her.
Music, art, writing, and exercise--these will be the focus of my life and I am excited to get to know the real me.
I'm very glad that I am one year sober and I hope everyone on SR finds hope, strength, and love.
I think this is all about replacing fear with love. Love of self, others, and life, even in the midst of pain, sorrow, and regret.
I drank twice after nine months. I was disappointed in myself.
The last time I was drunk I woke up and looked in the mirror. My alcoholism stared back at me and I refused to give up.
I hope that other people are going to overcome their alcoholism one day at a time. This is the most difficult thing I have ever done in my life.
But I am not celebrating. I'm grieving a dysfunctional relationship and learning more about myself. The hard work is in the future, too. I did buy a cheap watch to remind me that I don't want to waste any more of my life.
I miss my ex gf. I love her but we both hurt each other and our recovery programs. I pray that she finds happiness. Even though she hurt me I forgive her.
Music, art, writing, and exercise--these will be the focus of my life and I am excited to get to know the real me.
I'm very glad that I am one year sober and I hope everyone on SR finds hope, strength, and love.
I think this is all about replacing fear with love. Love of self, others, and life, even in the midst of pain, sorrow, and regret.
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Originally Posted by Acheleus 
I think this is all about replacing fear with love. Love of self, others, and life, even in the midst of pain, sorrow, and regret.
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Amazing post, Acheleus. Congratulations! 
The second year, for me anyway, was a really important time to learn to understand and accept myself and the world around me. I hope it will be for you, too!
The second year, for me anyway, was a really important time to learn to understand and accept myself and the world around me. I hope it will be for you, too!
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Congrats. This coming year is a big one for you - you're still grieving, and that's okay. I did the same my first year and things moved too slow. Lots of people start to get out of that depressing fog in year 2.
Great job on year one! Great story and post, once again my congratulations!
Great job on year one! Great story and post, once again my congratulations!
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