Looking back to twelve months ago, my life was in complete chaos. I knew that I couldn't live with alcohol any more, but I was terrified of trying to live without it. My self-respect had long gone and I was becoming more and more isolated.
But, through the rooms of AA I have found a wonderful new life. It's not a better version of my old life, but a completely new one full of love, hope and joy. I have rediscovered emotions that I had been drinking away for year after year. I am now a naturally optimistic person again instead of being a miserable pessimist. I am willing to help friends, family, neighbours and I do it gladly.
Through the rooms of AA and the wonderful and inspiring people I have met there, I have emerged from the horrendous darkness and discovered a whole new world of opportunities open to me. I am now busy every day and planning to start training for a new career in the near future. I can remember exactly what I did and said last night. I no longer wake feeling like the living dead and vowing never to drink again. I know that I haven't lied or cheated to anyone. My self-respect and my pride are returning to me. I am trusted again and that is priceless.
Life is beautiful and to fully enjoy it and all of the possibilities it offers to me, all I have to do is not pick up a drink one day at a time. How good can it get?
Have a super, safe and sober weekend everyone.
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
And, welcome to this super board. It really is a great place to be and it adds so much to my sobriety. I do hope that you will pop by here often and let us know how things are going for you.
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
