Well, Checkin' in to let you know that it can be done. Today, 11/22/05 I have two years of sobriety. I sit in gratitude and amazement because for an addict/alcoholic who was active in her disease for 28 years, well this is nothing short of a miracle. How I do it is by attending AA meetings and practice the 12 steps and 12 traditions of that program in all areas of my life. I have a conscious contact with God on a daily basis. I'm of service to others and take my disease very seriously, if I don't give what I have away today...I can't keep it. I truly believe that...I tried to get sober, stay sober, and could not do it for any length of time, and I tried various methods for about 20 years....for me this is the easier, softer way...don't get me wrong, life happens, but I just walk through it soberly, I trust God, I trust the process and I look at the obstacles that come my way as opportunity for growth. Pain, I believe, is the touchstone for growth. I am a different woman today, not only physically, but I am growing and healing mentally, emotionally, spiritually. I am no longer the broken, hopeless, desperate woman who wanted to check out of life just a short two years ago. With Humility, VWGirl
Congratulations on 2 years!! That is awesome. Do something special today to celebrate you deserve it. I am happy to see the program has worked so well for you, your sister and so many others. God Bless & Have a Happy and safe Thanksgiving. Rae
VW what an amazing story! Congratulations to you.Your post truly shows your peace, tranquility,& happiness.You are quite an inspiration to those of us early on in our journey.I hope to learn more about you and your experiences.You have alot to give.Thank you so much.~KIM
2 years??!!! That is so awesome.Im sure you can/are an inspiration to many....mj
Congratulations VWGirl! Thanks for sharing your experience, strength, and hope. Recovery suits you well!
Love,
Matt
Love,
Matt
Congratulations on 2 years!! Great work!! Thank God for the steps that allow us to change and grow and never have to pick up again, no matter what.
Wow, two years! Congratulations. Thanks for carrying the message and allowing me to help you when I could not help myself.
Love, Rachel
"We do not struggle, we relax and take it easy." Words to live by.
Never knew your story VW. You and your sister are truly remarkable women. How many obstacles can 2 women have in their lives? I marvel you guys for the diligence you put towards leading a placid, uncluttered existence. I've held your sister in the highest light from day 1 and now I see where she gets some of that wisdom and the merciless pursuit of sobriety and happiness from. Nice to see your words. I hope you keep coming back. You're the kind of human who will bring a persuasive and outright constructive climate to this board. Good for you, I'm happy for you.
Take care
Take care
Congrats VW!!! Very impressive:) Have you posted in the success thread yet?
You deserve it!
Many, many more.
You deserve it!
Many, many more.
I love success stories! You're a real winner, vwgirl. Congradulations on your two years!
Love, Kat
Love, Kat
2 years is HUGE. Both you and Rachel are my examples of what works when you work it.
Congrats!!!!!
Cowgirl
Congrats!!!!!
Cowgirl
Oh VW! That is awesome! I am so happy for you... you are such an inspiration... keep on keepin on! Love ya, Bri :)
Congratulatiions on 2 years- that is BIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Only Wonder Woman could do that - no, WW couldn't even pull that of w/o you.
Here's to many more yers!
Jean
Only Wonder Woman could do that - no, WW couldn't even pull that of w/o you.
Here's to many more yers!
Jean
Congratulations -- two years is fantastic. You sound like you're truly enjoying your life now. Today is also an anniversary of sorts for me -- 18 months clean & sober -- and I completely share your enthusiasm for this new-found freedom, as well as your gratitude for Rachel's friendship.
VW Girl,
Thats great.....Congratulations. You sound great and I love how you worded your post. I can relate to you as well. I also drank and drugged for around 28 years. Had a little time sober a couple times but had to drink every drink to get where I'm at today. Anyway, good job and thanks for posting, it's nice to click on something I feel a connection with. I don't know why but I just felt an instant connection when reading it.
Take care....Bob......."Get Two More"...*wink*
Thats great.....Congratulations. You sound great and I love how you worded your post. I can relate to you as well. I also drank and drugged for around 28 years. Had a little time sober a couple times but had to drink every drink to get where I'm at today. Anyway, good job and thanks for posting, it's nice to click on something I feel a connection with. I don't know why but I just felt an instant connection when reading it.
Take care....Bob......."Get Two More"...*wink*
Congratulations VWgirl. You're a great example for everyone.
Hi again,
I just realized you and Rachel are sisters! lol awsome! You two will have to visit Philly, and speak for me! If you can only visit one night you'll have to flip a coin on who speaks! lol Anyway, hi to you too Rachel..
Take care........Bob
I just realized you and Rachel are sisters! lol awsome! You two will have to visit Philly, and speak for me! If you can only visit one night you'll have to flip a coin on who speaks! lol Anyway, hi to you too Rachel..
Take care........Bob
Congrats on 2 years VWgirl.
What was it like? What happened and what is it like now?
Thank you everyone who posted and all of your kind words. You all are an inspiration to me also. I just returned from Tuesday night meeting (where I have the clean up commitment) and my almost 15 year old daughter gave me my 2 year birthday cake, she is the same one who walked out the door with my oldest daughter (who will be 19) just two short years ago and said they weren't coming back - the oldest one pretty much told me off and told me what I was - that I am so grateful for...that was my wake up - losing those Girls...thank God for the program and the sheer gift that sobriety is...I hope to never take it for granted...never. I am learning to live life so differently, it is truly awesome.