Just stopping in to say hello. I havent been here for a long time. I did pick up my 1 year chip back in June. I said I wouldnt do it, but I did. It's still hard to accept that after almost 14 years , I went out and drank. I guess I might not ever get over it. Anyway, Im glad to see the website is still up and running. Take Care. Ron
Glad to see you Ron, thanks for stoppin in. Wow, you went 14 yrs without a drink and then picke up huh ? Im wondering, what caused you to do that ?
From 2002 to 2004 I was in and out of the rooms. Id stay sober for 3-6 months and then Id go get drunk. Finally in Nov of 04' I had that last drunk that I kept hearing all the old timers talk about. Thank God and I pray I never, ever forget it.
I realize our Book talks about staying sober for good. I also know that all I really have is a daily reprieve contigent upon the maintainence of my spiritual condition. My job .. its up to me to seek His will for me. I also know how hard it was to go back to the rooms after this last drunk. It took me a few days to get over the depression and crying and the fear of having to face all those ppl again admitting my faults. But I certainly dont regret going back. I owe my life to God and the life changing program of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Again, even tho Im new here to this group Im glad to see your post. You remind me of why Im here.
Thanks for coming back & sharing your celebration with us, Ron. I'm thrilled & elated that you made it & returned to tell the tale.You were angry last time you visited & I hope you moved through that & found new strengths, hopes & experience. It doesn't matter how long we have or when we've taken that first drink again for those of us who have been unfortunate enough to do so yet miraculous to come back into AA & stay sober 1Day@aTime. Some never do & die on the last drunk they had. You're here & I'm delighted. Your New 1st Year is testament that Sobriety is good for us alcoholics no matter how long since our last drunk. Here's to another 14years. A game of two halves. Your hardship in the letting go of what you've had before will help someone else come back & stay back after a relapse too. I'm proud of you Today. For everything you've done in sobriety, to stay sober. You're an inspiration to me. Keep coming back & thanks for telling us how you are, Ron. God bless, Danielle x
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It's good to see you posting again. Thank you for sharing with us where you are at right now. One of the old-timers at my home group always says that the person with the most sobriety is the one who got up first today. I like that.
But, I need to be reminded of how bad this disease can be. Thank you for reminding me this morning and for making me so grateful for my sobriety.
Take care,
Carol
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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
Thanks everyone. Yes, I was really mad about something back then, and many on here didnt agree with me. Still dont for that matter, but I havent and never will change my opion about it, but thats O.K. For the record, Mikes still sober too. He made a year July 7th. He's gonna be a Daddy for the first time in about 6 weeks. Im glad for him. He has changed his life 100% since getting sober. His wife ,(or me) cant belive the change. He's really into his Church and now has me thinking about going.
Thanks for coming back to post. I know what you're going through: I drank three weeks before 18 years sober. Just celebrated a new 2 years sober on Sept. 2. A little E, S, & H: I began to get a bit of relief from the shame, guilt and remorse of relapsing at about 18 months sober. I can't say that I never think about the relapse and past sobriety, because I do. But, I've begun to see that those 18 years before were filled with valuable, happy, sober experiences, and I have not lost a moment of those. Neither have you. You will begin to see that you just had a bit of a stumble, and are now back on the path. Just keep praying, going to meetings, and working the Steps. It will get better; I promise you.
Give it a shot!
