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**Lila** · February 10, 2009, 04:17 PM

The GIFTS of SOBRIETY are MANY !!!

That is so great, EvieLou. Our experiences make us richer. If we were perfect, what USE would we be to other people?
I am so glad for you!
Love
Lila

**cymru** · February 10, 2009, 04:20 PM

The GIFTS of SOBRIETY are MANY !!!

I think the most important thing that sobriety brings me is inner peace and self dignity. I can leave my house with my head held high rather than hide from the world. I have the respect of my family when I'm sober and clear headed and I am able to give my daughter the love she so greatly deserves.
I am able to be honest to myself and I am able to look in the mirror in the morning and like the person I see. I am able to start planning my future and look forward to it and not live day to day.
I am not paranoid about my actions the day before. I remember going to bed. I can sleep 7 hours a night and be up, bright and breezy rather than staying in bed all day.
I eat well, and have an appitite.
I look healthier and my digestive system works normally.
I am happy and I am honest to myself.

**Guest** · February 10, 2009, 04:20 PM

The GIFTS of SOBRIETY are MANY !!!

Evie, you would be so good in that role, addiction support. You have helped me so very much and it is only recently I have felt a real connection with you. I am thankfull you are here , as are many others and I am thankfull you found mwo and are in my life. Thank you.

**Evie.Lou** · February 10, 2009, 04:26 PM

The GIFTS of SOBRIETY are MANY !!!

You all are very much a HUGE GIFT to me and there is another MAJOR blessing that I have received from alcoholism...To be part of this family means the world to me...

**startingover** · February 10, 2009, 04:38 PM

The GIFTS of SOBRIETY are MANY !!!

I cant even begin to describe all the plusses I have found from getting sober...my life has changed so much since I did and I am sure theres more to come...
But in a nutshell, acceptance of myself and others, friendship, knowledge, trust and a sense of peace that I have never had before...
And Evie, you would be PERFECT for that role, it is something that is crying out for you to do...look at how much you help all of us? Look at all the wise advice and experience you have? Look how non-judgemental you are? All those qualities you have in bucketloads.

**bestlifeldms** · February 10, 2009, 04:55 PM

The GIFTS of SOBRIETY are MANY !!!

Awe Evie, what wonderful news! You will help many, I just know it! Sobriety has given me more than I could have imagined and it continues to improve with each day. The greatest gift is that it has given me myself back, but more. I am starting to know a "me" that I never knew before. I am fully present in each and every moment of my life and experiencing every second to the fullest. Keep going, Evie.lou! There are many people who will be better for having known you! Love you buckets!

**Cori** · February 10, 2009, 10:01 PM

The GIFTS of SOBRIETY are MANY !!!

I can remember the previous night, dont have to be paranoid about who I offended or what an arse I made of myself....and I dont have to rush home afterwork to drink. I can be sociable and stop at friends homes. Basically, I feel free from the prison of alcoholism

**brightlite** · February 11, 2009, 07:36 AM

The GIFTS of SOBRIETY are MANY !!!

That is always a wonderful thing when you can take a problem, turn it around and be able to help others and give back...you've been blessed. As they say, maybe this is your life's purpose. Everyone has one.

**Evie.Lou** · February 11, 2009, 07:42 AM

The GIFTS of SOBRIETY are MANY !!!

bestlifeldms;544001 wrote: Awe Evie, what wonderful news! You will help many, I just know it! Sobriety has given me more than I could have imagined and it continues to improve with each day. The greatest gift is that it has given me myself back, but more. I am starting to know a "me" that I never knew before. I am fully present in each and every moment of my life and experiencing every second to the fullest. Keep going, Evie.lou! There are many people who will be better for having known you! Love you buckets!

WOW !!! that is so well put Best !!! Now I am fully present in every moment and no longer see the world thru the FOG of alcohol...That is another HUGE GIFT. To feel, see clearly, and EXPERIENCE the ups and downs of life and not be in Al's prison anymore..Free at last !!!

**lilmea** · February 11, 2009, 02:22 PM

The GIFTS of SOBRIETY are MANY !!!

A couple of mornings ago I had an early morning appointment. It was just getting daylight as I was driving there. Up in the light gray sky was this big full moon. It actually brought tears to my eyes. I don't have a lot of AF time so haven't had too much experience in the bigger picture yet. But the joy I am getting out of just the small simple things makes me almost feel like a child again. This is a silver lining I was not expecting.

Evie Lou-You would do a wonderful job with that addiction support group. You have helped me and many other's here at MWO.

**AstraiaJ.** · February 11, 2009, 04:29 PM

The GIFTS of SOBRIETY are MANY !!!

Evie.Lou, this is so awesome. Your courage and insights can help countless people -- the people you touch will no doubt spread your inspiration to others.

As far as gifts ... as someone who needed a few "tries" since last summer to finally get somewhere, I feel like I am only beginning to experience the first gifts, with many more hopefully to come. As a former evening sipper, I am finding that there is a whole world of things to be done, enjoyed, experienced in the evening that AL had taken away from me for some time. My husband and I are getting in shape (slow process at 49, but we're making progress SLOW but sure!). I am reading books, sewing, seeing people, getting out again. Not to mention going to bed and remembering how I got there.

Best to you as you share your many gifts with others as you have done here.

**rubywillow** · February 11, 2009, 04:44 PM

The GIFTS of SOBRIETY are MANY !!!

Sobriety has given back the trust of my two children, and with the beloved visits with my grandchildren. My son-in-law said his children looked forward to my visits more than a circus coming to town; they trust me and believe me, and know that I wil show them something amazing each time they are with me. Regretting the time I missed is something for my dreams, not for my waking time, when I'm thinking of plans for my g'sons new worm farm, or my g'daughter's mural I'll paint on two walls of her bedroom (after we lock her mom out). I thank my God I've survived, experienced, learned, this far to be able to play now, and that's what I try to do, as much as possible. This week, Jack, Dubbie (my 3-yr-old g-sons) and I plan to catch a rainbow trout, cook it together, and EAT IT!

**Sunbeam** · February 11, 2009, 04:47 PM

The GIFTS of SOBRIETY are MANY !!!

Evie.Lou,
Another gift is that you are within a community that will accept you with this information. I work in my local public school, and would likely lose my job if I came out with information like this.

Blessings to you, dear sister.

Astraia, you have your life back, and so do I! Ain't it grand?

**fickle** · February 11, 2009, 06:57 PM

The GIFTS of SOBRIETY are MANY !!!

Lovely thread Evie!
Congrats & Hugs and much Gratitude for your presence here among us.
Hugs

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