thomas11

What a difference a couple years makes. Two years ago today was a day to load up. A couple 1.75's of booze, case of beer, a few 10lb bags of ice and a bunch of steaks and brats. Non stop party starting at noon and wouldn't end until Sunday night. What could possibly be more fun that that? Well it was 2 years ago yesterday that I was drunk and fell and temporarily ruined my life. Not just my health, but my life. I was in a hospital bed for 11 days, surgery on both legs, and my landscaping business was in full swing....but not for long. Because I had to dedicate almost a full year to walking again, my beloved business had to be sold.

Today there will be no "loading up" at the liquor store or any other nonsense. We will grill some great food and spend some quality time around the house. We have decided to sell our home so there is plenty of work to do. And you know what? I don't mind doing the work because I'm not hungover or drunk while doing it! Life is very different than two years ago, but its different in a much better way. I feel more connected to life. I feel more true to myself. I feel like I have something to offer society, not take from society. How things will end up, I do not know, but I am enjoying the journey.

Maudcat

That is so great, thomas! Never too late to turn things around.

Chaplain30

Is that all happened after that garden party or 2 years of heavy drinking?. Sorry i dont understand.

thomas11

Its a long story, but it was 2 years ago yesterday that I started my journey of sobriety. I wasn't successful immediately, but I have now been sober for about 19-20 months. I don't count days.

Chaplain30

Got it now. 20 monts is great mate.

tomsteve

CreativeThinker

Fly N Buy

Holy crud, Jeff - you sound.....well.....Normal!

Who woulda thunk it - atta bouy!

Now for me, I'm still crazy as a soup sandwhich - Or the Bears front office

Bless those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those brave souls who served.

Upstairs

Great job turning things around! I hope the house sale goes well

Cleomie

As someone who just sold a house and bought a new one, it's really a great feeling to be in a house in which I have never, ever drunk alcohol. No cringe worthy memories. Fresh slate, clean start. I hope you will get enjoy that feeling soon!! Good luck on the sale.
Congrats on 20 months.

Venecia

Yep, I remember that.

Jeff, you deserve a big congratulations. You have grown a great deal and come a long ways since then. Way to go!

Thank you for being part of the SR community.

Dee74

Great going Jeff - been quite a journey, hey?

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Meraviglioso

Great post Jeff, you really have come a long way, your journey has been very inspiring for me as I know it has been for other here. Thank you for being here for us and sharing your battles and your successes with us. Have a nice weekend.

SoberLeigh

Jeff, I remember when that happened to you.

So very proud of the recovery you have made in so very many aspects of your life.

You are inspiration.

tursiops999

Jeff, you've done so well, and it's been inspiring to watch. You have a lot to offer, and it's a joy to see those things shining through.

thomas11

Thank you for this as it resonates with me. I too am hoping for a fresh start and clean slate with no bad memories.

thomas11

Yes it has Dee, I don't necessarily recommend the path I took, but I guess its where we end up that matters. Thanks for being there every step of the way.