10 years today!!
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Originally Posted by Venecia 
I haven't had a drink in 10 years, as of today. It feels good.
A decade of sobriety is a curious milestone. On one hand, addiction seems like a lifetime ago in a different country. On the other hand, enough of it -- the hangovers, auto-pilot to the liquor store -- stays vivid enough in my memory to keep me humble. Gratitude anchors me.
My fervent wish for all here is that you find the peace made possible by sobriety. No matter how pummeled you may feel, please hold on. Follow the guidepost at the crossroads; you can do this.
Thank you, as always, to Dee and Anna and everyone at Sober Recovery. You are heroes.
Allison
A decade of sobriety is a curious milestone. On one hand, addiction seems like a lifetime ago in a different country. On the other hand, enough of it -- the hangovers, auto-pilot to the liquor store -- stays vivid enough in my memory to keep me humble. Gratitude anchors me.
My fervent wish for all here is that you find the peace made possible by sobriety. No matter how pummeled you may feel, please hold on. Follow the guidepost at the crossroads; you can do this.
Thank you, as always, to Dee and Anna and everyone at Sober Recovery. You are heroes.
Allison
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Yes, 10 years is a big one. Congratulations. But it's more than just 10 years. It's an accumulation of lovely sober experiences that were unobtainable at one time. I'm kind of like you in that I remember that guy in the past who got drunk every night, but it seems like I'm remembering someone else. I'm so much different than that guy now that it seems like it wasn't really me... except that it was.
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Originally Posted by Offthemast
Way to go! Can you list some of the benefits you experienced over the years?
The benefits certainly evolve over the years. I feel like I'm still growing as a person, whereas in the past I was just stuck. Random other thoughts:
- Autonomy is huge. I am no longer governed by a substance and I cannot begin to tell you how much that helps us.
- Keeping the work going. I started counseling with a really good psychologist and it made such a difference. Professional counseling has concluded for me, but I also know that if I need help, reaching out is the next step.
The other thing is that, about three years ago, I began meditation. I believe Anna is a proponent, too. I cannot recommend it strongly enough and it's free! A couple recommendations are "Headspace" on Netflix and the website "Ten Percent Happier." The Cleveland Clinic also has excellent resources at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/healt...906-meditation
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Originally Posted by Venecia
I haven't had a drink in 10 years, as of today. It feels good.
A decade of sobriety is a curious milestone. On one hand, addiction seems like a lifetime ago in a different country. On the other hand, enough of it -- the hangovers, auto-pilot to the liquor store -- stays vivid enough in my memory to keep me humble. Gratitude anchors me.
My fervent wish for all here is that you find the peace made possible by sobriety. No matter how pummeled you may feel, please hold on. Follow the guidepost at the crossroads; you can do this.
Thank you, as always, to Dee and Anna and everyone at Sober Recovery. You are heroes.
Allison
A decade of sobriety is a curious milestone. On one hand, addiction seems like a lifetime ago in a different country. On the other hand, enough of it -- the hangovers, auto-pilot to the liquor store -- stays vivid enough in my memory to keep me humble. Gratitude anchors me.
My fervent wish for all here is that you find the peace made possible by sobriety. No matter how pummeled you may feel, please hold on. Follow the guidepost at the crossroads; you can do this.
Thank you, as always, to Dee and Anna and everyone at Sober Recovery. You are heroes.
Allison
Congratulations. That's a remarkable, amazing and awesome milestone.
Thank you for sharing.
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