Thanks for sharing & congratulations. You have accomplished something very difficult & should feel extremely proud - if it was easy, no one would be walking around with a drinking problem.
Good post. Well done Rob, good for you. The seed you just dropped may take root, even if it's just one.
A Friend of Bill's for 18+ years. It works.
"...I will write another letter tomorrow morning which describes these 14 months and what other tactics I have used in my sobriety."
Looking forward to the follow up.
PS - Please ping us to part 2.
dansangel and .45MAN
14 mos. is an accomplishment, but your not out of the woods yet. There will be temptations!Most people that attain l.t. sobriety have a support group like a 12 step program, or church group,etc.Your 100% correct about not needing alcohol to have a good time or to socialize! You appear ahead of the curve it that respect. I assume part 2 is Sunday? 1/4/89
Don't kill yourself until you have been sober for five years,Or you will be killing a stranger! What was told to me,And what I tell others!
<<< robfromGA >>>
This is great news! I was the daughter of 2 alcoholics, and the havok wrecked on our family will never be undone. I eventually forgave them, but the past cannot be undone.
I am also a recovering alcoholic (hint, alcoholics shouldn't bartend!), my last incident involved throwing up violently in front of my mother-in-law. At least that's what they told me, as I had frequent blackouts.
I didn't drink for 2 years, and now I can have a beer or a glass of wine. I really have no desire to 'get drunk'. When I think how I act, and how I would feel in the a.m., and my kids and what I went through, it ain't worth it!
So <<< Good Job!! >>> and I will pray for you!
Kudos from another Georgian!
Rob,
Very inspirational story so far. I'm very interested in reading your future posts.
I encourage you to build a ping list. I'm sure many of us would like to hear more. If you do so, please put me on it.
It sounds like your story will likely apply more than just to alchohol. Many of us are fighting other addictive vices (smoking, overeating, drugs) to which your story may make the difference.
I admire your mental fortitude and hope to follow the same path one-day.
The bottom is different for everybody.I thought I had hit bottom many times.Then when hit, There's a trap door!
Godspeed on your journey.
"My worst day sober was better than my best day drunk." Ray
If you do a PING list,Please put me on it. Thanks
1) Large brass conjones for posting this, and
2) My respect and admiration.
5.56mm
My fiancé was killed by a drunk driver, herself. She was only 26 years old. Talk about a wake-up call. Although I am happily married a over decade later there is still a hole in my heart that will never be filled.
Thanks for posting your story, it is important.
Alcoholism comes from a person's genes, not from some social problem. Many can enjoy a glass or two of wine or some beer and not go beyond that. Others just can't stop. Most people have examples of this in their own families as I have in my own.
Why was I able to quit this time as compared with the previous 100 attempts? This is a very good question. The only answer I have come up with as to is that this time I was really ready to quit for myself alone. I was truly 100% sick and tired of the way alcohol affected me and I wanted a different life.
I grew up in a family where I was surrounded by alcoholics. Both my mother and father died early because of it and I can think of a few more in the immediate family that shortened their lives from it.
I came close myself but thru the grace of God I was able to over come.
I do have a drink or two now and again but I do know what it can do and I can relate to what you say.
Feel proud for what you have accolplished. We will keep you in our prayers..
Congratulations Rob, on taking control of your life.
Inspiring and interesting ping!