One year ago, i had a spiritual awakening and turned my will over to my HP.
tonight, i celebrate one year of sobriety. it's a calm day - i wound up with the day off and spent most of it with the two people who love me the most in this world, my folks.
i'm kind of glad there was no fanfare - for me, it's not like that. this is something that should be normal enough that no one would make a big deal of it. it's "normal" for me.
i'm starting to see the chaos that was my life on a whole new level. I hope, dear god, i hope i never become that person again. it was pain, on top of more pain, etc. i had no tools to cope...i drank.
i'm here now, one year later, feeling great in my sobriety. it works if you work it. and yes, i'm worth it.
Lately, had to say good bye to some loved ones who still numb it out - no recovery whatsoever..cruel and seemingly heartless, yet again, it's the bottle that's talking- and yes, that was me - one year ago.
Some of the greatest joys/triumphs in our lives are those that are "hidden" from others and lay within our own hearts....... That is the heart of the humble. May your HP continue.....to help you find life in sobriety. Wanda
Hi there Christine!!! Good to see you here as I believe it's been a while. Sincere congratulations on the big one year (((hugs))) !!! Isn't it wonderful for you? O.K....To see the others around you who are still stuck in it may hurt, but it's their choice and there's not a thing you can do but offer some encouragement when times are right for it. Forgive them. More important, forgive yourself for the past life; it's not you anymore. Best wishes...Tim
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Many, many congratulations on one year of sobriety. That's an amazing achievement! Well done. It sounds as if you have had a super day spending time with people who love you. How terrific.
Take care,
Carol
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Wow, Christine, Congratulations! It doesn't seem like a year already! Time does fly... I'm so glad to hear how things are going for you. How wonderful to share this special day with your folks. Forgiveness? That is where Time is our friend. It's amazing what happens as you grow and learn how truly capable you become in the releasing of negative feelings. Be patient with yourself, as Phil says "Now the work begins". Be blessed, Chris
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