I heard early in sobriety that you can't get cocky about sobriety time and I was even reluctant to type it for that reason. When I was newly sober I was so in awe of people with long-term sobriety and did not believe that I would ever be able to say I had more than one day. So one of the reasons I tell people is for that reason...to be encouraging that sobriety is possible even though it doesn't seem like it in the beginning.
I believe sobriety is a gift and often wonder why I got it when so many others don't. That's why I've dedicted the current chapter of my life to preparing myself to help others get and keep the gift. I'm very blessed.
Looking forward to more.....
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Originally Posted by Capp
Hi WenD,
Congratulations on the 7 1/2 years...
one day at a time does add up, doesn't it?
By grace, I have not found it necessary so far to take a drink today...by grace, I have not found it necessary for the last 25 years. I'm a very grateful recovering alcoholic.
Usually I don't mention months or years because the most important to me is today.
I am fiercely protective of my sobriety, WenD.
Welcome! I'm looking forward to your posts.
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