Today marks 6 months of sobriety for me.. I can hardly believe it. It seems like just yesterday I was sitting in this very same kitchen suicidal and completely spiritually bankrupt. Truly a miracle, I believe. These past months have been pretty rocky for me.. The true work is not physically putting down the drink, it's learning to simply accept life as it is. Through working the steps with the support of a fantastic sponser im slowly learning to do this one precious day at a time. Facing the traumas of the past is certainly difficult, but it can, will, and is being done. I no longer hide these things from myself:) I am grateful beyond words for sobriety and the program of AA for showing and teaching me how to live life as its meant to be lived.. With honestly and humbleness. When I first started going to meetings, I'd sometimes hear people speaking of being grateful for being an alcoholic- I thought they were either nuts or brainwashed. Now I get it:) although I haven't been posting much lately, I often read others posts here,and gain much wisdom and insight. Thanks MIP family for being here:)
Congrats to you!! It really does just keep getting better and better. :)
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I think there's an invisible principle of living...if we believe we're guided through every step of our lives, we are. Its a lovely sight, watching it work.
Congrats on 6 months!!! I too remember thinking people who said they were grateful alcoholics were crazy. How could anyone be grateful to be an alcoholic??? Today, I get it. Today, I too am a grateful alcoholic. Grateful to this program, the fellowship, my HP, and to my MIP friends such as you that I get to share things like a six month sober birthday with. ((((hugs)))) & Peace
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I asked God for all things that I may enjoy life. He gave me life so that I may enjoy all things.
