One Month
Here and now
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Toronto
Posts: 334
One Month
A milestone I have hit before, but it feels different this time. Almost like its the first time.
I am taking many steps that I was unwilling to in the past. I am working the steps in AA, on step 4 that I am finding very hard. I see that not so many things have happened to me, nothing really traumatic (other than the passing of my father, but I grieved it at the time), but more so things I have done. Especially to my family, and that pains me greatly. I am also attending the 4 required weekly education groups, to be eligible to receive counselling. Unlike prior attempts to sober up, I am feeling much better, and not working as intensely as the first two weeks, but have no notion to believe I can ever moderate (Used to sneak in here and there by this time). I will not leave it to willpower alone this time, and I see that it is working wonders.
Today I feel good, and taking it one day at a time has been a game changer for me. I am grateful for all the people in my life and this forum for always being there and giving me guidance. I could not have gotten to this point without all of you.
Onwards!
I am taking many steps that I was unwilling to in the past. I am working the steps in AA, on step 4 that I am finding very hard. I see that not so many things have happened to me, nothing really traumatic (other than the passing of my father, but I grieved it at the time), but more so things I have done. Especially to my family, and that pains me greatly. I am also attending the 4 required weekly education groups, to be eligible to receive counselling. Unlike prior attempts to sober up, I am feeling much better, and not working as intensely as the first two weeks, but have no notion to believe I can ever moderate (Used to sneak in here and there by this time). I will not leave it to willpower alone this time, and I see that it is working wonders.
Today I feel good, and taking it one day at a time has been a game changer for me. I am grateful for all the people in my life and this forum for always being there and giving me guidance. I could not have gotten to this point without all of you.
Onwards!
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Atlanta
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What a great and uplifting post.
That's why I still come here with ten years of sobriety, I know I am one drink away from a drunk.
Your story reminds me of why I am able to stay sober, so thank you.
Congratulations on a month.
And remember, you never have to drink again. One day at a time.
That's why I still come here with ten years of sobriety, I know I am one drink away from a drunk.
Your story reminds me of why I am able to stay sober, so thank you.
Congratulations on a month.
And remember, you never have to drink again. One day at a time.
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