Today marks the first day of year four since I found MWO and began to change my life. On July 23, 2007 I found this site during a time when I truly needed it. I just wanted to post this thread for anyone who might be just starting out: perhaps contemplating a 30 day AF goal. I would like to lend my voice to tell you, yes you can do it. Because like many others before me have said: "If I can do it, you sure can."
And, yes it very well may change the direction of your life. I know it has mine.
I wont rehash what so many here already know nor do I need to tell anybody the benefits of long term sobriety--we all know that. I just wanted to offer these words especially to those who might be starting out tonight.
I was truly terrified when I logged on here on July 23, 2007 and wrote my first post. My pulse quickened and I had a case of the nerves as I tried to compose a line. But I wanted very desperately to change the direction of my life, my drinking life. I read about a group trying 30 days AF and I dared to join them (three days late, I think). The prospect of 30 days AF scared the hell out of me: what would I do with that time, how would I have fun? You know the thoughts...you have most likely had them, repeatedly. But 30 days AF can lead to more and the more can become years...let it happen it is worth it.
So as I begin year 4 AF I am better for having found MWO and grateful for the friends I made here when I really needed it. And, especially for the posts of others who gave me motivation. I always like the analogy of the trail or path. Some of us are further along than others, but we are on all the same trail.
I follow the example of others I met here and I hope I can be of hope to someone who is considering taking that first step tonight. Good luck.
Join in!
See you on the trail,
July
And, yes it very well may change the direction of your life. I know it has mine.
I wont rehash what so many here already know nor do I need to tell anybody the benefits of long term sobriety--we all know that. I just wanted to offer these words especially to those who might be starting out tonight.
I was truly terrified when I logged on here on July 23, 2007 and wrote my first post. My pulse quickened and I had a case of the nerves as I tried to compose a line. But I wanted very desperately to change the direction of my life, my drinking life. I read about a group trying 30 days AF and I dared to join them (three days late, I think). The prospect of 30 days AF scared the hell out of me: what would I do with that time, how would I have fun? You know the thoughts...you have most likely had them, repeatedly. But 30 days AF can lead to more and the more can become years...let it happen it is worth it.
So as I begin year 4 AF I am better for having found MWO and grateful for the friends I made here when I really needed it. And, especially for the posts of others who gave me motivation. I always like the analogy of the trail or path. Some of us are further along than others, but we are on all the same trail.
I follow the example of others I met here and I hope I can be of hope to someone who is considering taking that first step tonight. Good luck.
Join in!
See you on the trail,
July
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