7 years sober today

[scottish lass]

7 years sober today

Thank you for this post, just had what I thought was really hard news to deal with and to share with my children - and my thought was I need a drink - came to MWO to help the urge, read this and oh my, did it put things in perspective. Thank you for sharing, I wish you all the best in this journey and I will also try very hard to become strong so I can cope with all that life throws my way. You are truly an inspiration, and a motivation....

[about time toooo]

7 years sober today

Thanks everyone..

All we can do is what is ahead of us, I guess. I'm aware that there are people who are in way worse condition than me, but of course, I do feel sorry for myself too, you know. I am but human.

At least I"m not a drunk human anymore. I know that my sobriety greatly enhances my kids ability to deal with all this.

For me sobriety is not something to be played with. in my experience it was hard won and I hold on to it for dear life... and I am grateful to have it and I will continue to fight for it.

All the best to you all.

ATT

[Mick]

7 years sober today

Well done on your seven years...please God there will be lots more of them for you,which Im sure there will :l

[lucky 2.0]

7 years sober today

Hi ATT,

You were just getting your legs of sobriety under you when I came to this forum. I knew even from the posts of yours I read early on that you were going to be a success and conquer your addiction. Even though I don't know you, it warms my heart and I thank you for keeping us posted annually as a reminder sobriety can be accomplished. I am sorry to hear about your recent cancer. You are handling it gracefully and have so much of which to be proud. I wish you well and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You have been and will continue to be of great value to this website and I am sure to many, many others as friends and families.

All the best,
lucky

[SKendall]

7 years sober today

I remember you too. You took sobriety in a headlock and worked honestly and purposefully to gain it. I can't imagine what you have gone through this last year, but you have an inner strength. You are inspirational and many can learn from you. Good luck with the rest of your treatment and see ya next year.
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[hadit]

7 years sober today

hello ATT, I am so sorry you are battling cancer. Thank you so much for your inspirational post.I have just had to place my grandson in drug rehab.I could easily turn to the bottle but I won't. Your post has given so much needed strength to me. Thankyou and good luck!:h:h:h:h

[about time toooo]

7 years sober today

Thanks again everyone.. your kindness when I post so rarely touches me and people who remember me from the beginning (Yah, SKendall and Lucky) that means a lot to me that you said your kind words.

I remember when I used to count my sober minutes or seconds sometimes... and here I am counting down on my chemo now.. I believe that I got there before and I can do it again.

Boozer, I wish your grandson all the best, you know as I do that you looking down the bottle does not help him at all so I'm glad that you wont do that. I wish you the best

ATT

[Wildflowers]

7 years sober today

I'm so grateful to you ATT for coming here annually to share your experience, strength & hope!!!...You've worked very hard to achieve your long term sobriety ~ recovery!.... Your right it takes more than just putting the bottle down!!!....

I feel extremely grateful to be alive & have along road ahead for better health, peace. But compared to where I was, this is like heaven most the time. I to have fought so hard to get to this place! I won't let anything or anyone take my sobriety from me!!!... I'm serious!!!... It's a gift that all the money in the world can't buy!!!...

I can usually tell when others have received the gift of desperation. Or multiple gifts. Some of us have been so fortunate, blessed to continue living. Not just literally breathing. Because alcohol poisons the spirit & mind to, like you say. A person just never knows when that one drink, may be the one, that is their last one. It happens to people who are young & in relative good health.

Your story has brought tears of joy, strength to me as well!! Even tho your facing chemo, your a born fighter!!!... I believe you will beat this cancer ATT!!! I will have you in my prayers beautiful person!!!!

Congratulations On Seven Continuous Years Of Sobriety ~ Recovery!!!!.... Yes, be proud, you've earned it, your a success!!!!... Treat yourself all week to something that brings you joy!!!....

Thank you again for sharing your story here!!!.... We will see you next year!!!.... Or sooner if you need anything, or want to share more.

Wildflowers :h :l

[about time toooo]

7 years sober today

Wildflowers
I've not ever thought of it as a gift of desperation.. but I like your thinking!!

Living consciously is really quite something, isnt it? Its not always a walk in the park but its way better than living drunk.

Thank YOU.
ATT

[Guitarista]

7 years sober today

G'day About time.

Congratulations on 7 years AF. Bravo friend!

Just to let you know my thoughts are with you, and i wish for you a full and speedy recovery.

Great to see you as always.

Best wishes, G-bloke. :h

[Turnagain]

7 years sober today

Thank you for sharing the gift of hope with us....

[Wildflowers]

7 years sober today

about time toooo;1407391 wrote: Wildflowers
I've not ever thought of it as a gift of desperation.. but I like your thinking!!

Living consciously is really quite something, isnt it? Its not always a walk in the park but its way better than living drunk.

Thank YOU.
ATT

Yes ATT, we need to live consciously about this or we may not survive another day. With it being glamorized through media & being surrounded by it in our culture, we can't forget where we've come from.

"I'm an Alcoholic I used to drink because of it & now I don't drink because of it." I read that one day, I thought brilliant, short, sweet & true. Of course I know I'm a whole lot more than just an alcoholic, I'm not totally defined or confined by this. Rather I've been freed. It's about perception, pride.

I imagine that with people who have long term sobriety & the farther a person gets from their last drunk, it may become harder. I don't know for sure, as I'm not there. I only know I've toyed, played roulette for far too long. I will continue to be conscious of it. I will not forget my last drunk, well several of them.

I'm so grateful that part of the time, I think straight now & that there's joy in my eyes. My family is so proud of me, that their worry is less.

I will keep praying for you!!!.... Your going to beat this too!!!.... :l :h

[Alcoholic]

7 years sober today

Congrats!

[about time toooo]

7 years sober today

Hi Gman... and thanks to the rest of you.

Life sure can throw some curve balls and I've had my share... but I'm not after some kind of pity party here.. there are people way worse off than me.

Good luck to you all.

ATT

[FlyAway]

7 years sober today

What a wonderful post. Thank you so much for sharing this.

Two weeks ago I lost someone very close to me. I sat with her the last 2 days of her life telling her how much I loved her, holding her hand, stroking her hair. I had just passed my 9th month sober when she passed. And much like you I thought of how happy I was to experience this passing sober. How happy I was to be fully present and able to feel and to comfort others. Sobriety is a blessing and it's something that I am unwilling to give up regardless of what I'm dealt in life.

I will look forward to reading your update next year.