Hefner

Today I celebrate 11 years of sobriety. 11 years ago I knew I had to quit drinking. Things had bottomed out. I pro.ised myself that I would attend meetings if I felt I was slipping but first I wanted to try it on my own. It was difficult. The urges were overwhelming and I found that if I could just fall asleep I wouldn't drink. That was my only hope. Winning my daily battles but fearing that I was going to lose the collective war I searched online for people to talk to. I found Sober Recovery and all of you. Night after night I would log in and come to these very chat rooms to talk about my day and my struggles and to listen while others spoke of theirs. Sober Recovery and an enormous amount of self discipline 💪 has gotten me my life back. Do I miss my old life? No. The " friends " that I had back then have all but disappeared from my memory. Not because they were bad people but because they were now people that didn't fit into my new life. A sober life. To all of you just starting out on your sober journey I applaud you and send you nothing but positivity and love. To those of you starting over I send the same as well as my prayers. We all know there is no cure and there is certainly no shame or judgement on anyone who has stumbled. If you're reading this then it means you're here now and if you're here now it means you're ready. May all of you find your inspiration and if you're having a hard time doing so just go take a look in the mirror. The person staring back at you is fighting for you.

Offthemast

Thanks Hef. congrats on 11 years. That's awesome.

Robbie64

Congratulations on 11 years of sobriety Hefner

Dee74

Congratulations Hefner

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Zencat

11 years sober Congrats and for your ES&H.

Hefner

Thank you ALL very much.

Hevyn

Hi Hefner - Thank you for an encouraging post, & congratulations on your 11 years. We all know the strength & determination it takes to get there.

Anna

That's a great update, Hefner.

least

Congrats on 11 yrs sober!

Farrier

Glad you guys post mile stones like this because it gives us hope that it can be done

Hefner

Congratulations on recently passing your milestone as well! It's not HOW we get there just THAT we get there. 💪

Hefner

congratulations on your recent milestone as well! 💪

SoberLeigh

Well done, Hefner. Thanks for this fantastic update.

nmd

Congrats on 11 years! Amazing

SnoozyQ

Congrats Hef
that’s wonderful news .

you’ve done a great job

xx

Zebra1275

Congratulations on 11 years!

Dee74

and from me too Farrier

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sugarbear1

Congratulations!