I tend to not count days too much, after all the only day we really have is today. How ever I think its ok to stop and reflect a little once in a while. One year ago today, I was sitting in the same chair that I am in now hurting from a wicked hangover and sick in spirit from the realization that I had no control over alcohol and my life was headed down hill. Thankfully, that led to sobriety; the burden of having to drink was lifted. What a miracle!
To be sure, things didn't change from bad to good, they changed from false to real. Real isn't always easy. However a bad day sober is better than a day of drinking. I still have a lot to learn, I'm still pretty new at being sober, its been quite an upheaval in my lifestyle. I'm still learning to let go of resentments, (or better yet not get resentful in the first place) and let go of fears. Seems when I was drinking I was so busy trying to survive and thankful that I hadn't been caught out yet that I didn't have time for anything else. As the "pink cloud" fades a little, I need to remember to find something else to be thankful for and now that I don't need to spend time trying to hide/control my drinking I need to find other things to do.... These are nice problems to have....
I am so thankful to everyone on this board, VWgirl for your warm words of welcome, Zak for your wise and poetic posts, Lookinup for being my "sobriety twin", Lacey, I always enjoy your posts you are way cool!, 24Gordan for your warmth and strength, Ginge I appreciated your response to my "I didn't go drinking" post, skg, you help keep this board active, and newcomers Pirate and Zipper, you remind me to be thankfull ....
Like I said at the beginning, I don't make too big a deal of counting days, but it is nice to be a little more settled into sobriety because it gives me a little more hope that I will remain sober tomorrow, it is after all
one day at a time, Cookster
Hey Cookster CONGRADULATIONS yeeeehaaaa
You always portray stability for me and one day at a time.
Youre E.S.H and journey are part of my recoverybecause i always store the gratitude i read in others posts for a rainy day
light and love zac
You always portray stability for me and one day at a time.
Youre E.S.H and journey are part of my recoverybecause i always store the gratitude i read in others posts for a rainy day
light and love zac
Absolutely, Fantastic, Congratulations On One Year Of Sobriety Cookster!!!
I'm so happy, so, proud of you and your hard works. This is a huge accomplishment. It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy either!!! You are big inspriration to me. I value your posts they resonate in my soul. You keep things in perspective, you keep them real. You are real.
When I read your words I don't have to look for hidden messages, they are just easy for me to understand. I thank you for not complicating sobriety. It doesn't have to be so hard and confusing.
As I remember long ago we both stuck up for each other when others were trying to tell us we were doing it wrong. No there not here now. THERE IS NO WRONG WAY TO GET SOBER. There are millions who did it on there own and are happy.
Thank you my friend for reaching out to me all those times I went missing. I'm sure you knew I fell off the wagon. But, I really felt you didn't care. You just wanted to know I was still breathing. You helped me not to feel so disappointed and ashamed of myself. Thank you for not giving up on me and encouraging me, pointing the way.
I'm serious when I tell you this I told my oldest daughter if something happened to me, would you please come to this site and let Cookster know and thank him and the others for trying to help me. Because of you, others and a few other things theres no need for that now.
Please go do something really wonderful for yourself today. Don't wake up the bears though. Suppose you will have to wait for a flight in your ultra light. Hope you find that special someone, or something that lights up your world and makes it even brighter, then you already are. You make me smile!!!
God Bless Mr. Cookster
Love Your Sobriety Twin, Chris XXXX
I'm so happy, so, proud of you and your hard works. This is a huge accomplishment. It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy either!!! You are big inspriration to me. I value your posts they resonate in my soul. You keep things in perspective, you keep them real. You are real.
When I read your words I don't have to look for hidden messages, they are just easy for me to understand. I thank you for not complicating sobriety. It doesn't have to be so hard and confusing.
As I remember long ago we both stuck up for each other when others were trying to tell us we were doing it wrong. No there not here now. THERE IS NO WRONG WAY TO GET SOBER. There are millions who did it on there own and are happy.
Thank you my friend for reaching out to me all those times I went missing. I'm sure you knew I fell off the wagon. But, I really felt you didn't care. You just wanted to know I was still breathing. You helped me not to feel so disappointed and ashamed of myself. Thank you for not giving up on me and encouraging me, pointing the way.
I'm serious when I tell you this I told my oldest daughter if something happened to me, would you please come to this site and let Cookster know and thank him and the others for trying to help me. Because of you, others and a few other things theres no need for that now.
Please go do something really wonderful for yourself today. Don't wake up the bears though. Suppose you will have to wait for a flight in your ultra light. Hope you find that special someone, or something that lights up your world and makes it even brighter, then you already are. You make me smile!!!
God Bless Mr. Cookster
Love Your Sobriety Twin, Chris XXXX
Congratulations on your year. Don't lose the grip!
Goodonya!
Goodonya!
Awesome on reaching such a milestone! Keep up the good work!
Cookster...CONGRATS!!!! What a wonderful milestone to celebrate. Thanks for being part of this site and offering your ESH and wisdom.
In spirit, Zipper
In spirit, Zipper
Cookster..CONGRATULATIONS! You should feel very proud of yourself. You give me inspiration and I hope when the new year rings in I will be able to say I have a year. Jan 3rd was my quitting date.Maybe we shouldn't call it quitting but beginning. Yea I think I will say Jan 3rd was my beginning date. My beginning to a sober life. When I read posts like yours it give me HOPE that it is possible. I can appreciate your struggle and the will it took for you to make it to a year. WOW ! That is an awesome victory and your courage and your strength sets an example that all of us newcomers can learn and live by. CONGRATS,CONGRATS ((( ))))
God bless and be safe
God bless and be safe
Hi Cookster ~ has it already been a year, wow, how times fly. Congratulations...yep getting real, being catapulted into reality can be b*tch sometimes, you're doing terrific. Thank goodness it's just a one day at a time deal...
Cookster, I am so pleased for you! It couldn't happen to a nicer guy!! I know I only know you through the words on here, but I have always felt an affinity with you!! Well done and here is to the next year, and to the rest of your life!!
Yipee Cookster!! Feels Great doesn't it? CONGRATULATIONS!! Keep up your hard work!
Valarie
Valarie
Congratulations, Cookster!!!
Way to go, Cookster!!!!
Happy, happy Birthday...how Awesome!!
One year is a huge milestone...Be very proud of how far you have come. You are the miracle and I am so blessed to have you in my recovery. Thank you for sharing your ESH with me and helping this alcoholic stay sober....
One day at a time, buddy....
xoxo
Stacey
Happy, happy Birthday...how Awesome!!
One year is a huge milestone...Be very proud of how far you have come. You are the miracle and I am so blessed to have you in my recovery. Thank you for sharing your ESH with me and helping this alcoholic stay sober....
One day at a time, buddy....
xoxo
Stacey
Hi Cookster,
I just want to say well done to you. I'm so happy for you. I'm afrid I haven't been so active on the ARG lately as my Internet is now policed at my new job. Boo! But you were one of the people who really encouraged me when I first joined ARG and for reminding it is 'one day at a time'. For that I'm grateful. Yes you're right all we have is today but your one day at a times just added up!! Brill. :)
I just want to say well done to you. I'm so happy for you. I'm afrid I haven't been so active on the ARG lately as my Internet is now policed at my new job. Boo! But you were one of the people who really encouraged me when I first joined ARG and for reminding it is 'one day at a time'. For that I'm grateful. Yes you're right all we have is today but your one day at a times just added up!! Brill. :)
