Two years sober for me today

[Lunapro]

Two years sober for me today

Thank you so much for your beautiful post, Brigid. It was exactly what I needed to hear. I have been in the period of making beginnings for a while now. It is inspiring to hear the story of someone who has gotten beyond it and is enjoying life as it should be, without alcohol. It's great to get the view of the other side of the tunnel.

Thank you for sharing it.

[paula]

Two years sober for me today

Thank you so much for your inspirational post. I was feeling a bit down this morning,
wondering if I could make it, your story proves that if we are really honest and committed
we can do this.
Thank You.

[Beaches]

Two years sober for me today

Brigid,
Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. That was amazing and I can't express how much it meant that you took the time to open up and be so honest and so true.

Very powerful. You are truly inspiring.

[mikeupnorth]

Two years sober for me today

Congratulations, Brigid, on two years! Thanks for "breaking the trail" for the rest of us. Thank you, especially, for showing me that it's about more than just keeping the bottle away from my lips: it's about finding happines. I read what you write and it seems that you've done that. (Just "listen" to the tone from your first post to the most recent. It's night and day...)

I just had to come out of hibernation on this special occasion!

Mike

[xtexan]

Two years sober for me today

Hi Brigid:

Totally awesome! Double orbiter!

Just a few weeks behind you, but both you and I know that the day count fades into the background, and the things you wrote of are the big picture of the transformation.

I read here recently, that there is no higher religion, than that of living the absolute truth. The thing is, seems like we all perceive the world in a little different way, so our take on the truth may very well differ from that of our fellow traveler. I am beginning to believe, that to succeed long term AF for life, one must become a ruthless seeker of the truth. When we begin living lies, the bottle is always waiting to consume us, and not the other way around.

Congratulations to you my friend.

Neil

[Doggygirl]

Two years sober for me today

Brigid, congratulations on two years of sobriety, and for all the personal growth you described. You have inspired me in a special way today.

DG
Day 1

[Guest]

Two years sober for me today

good for you ! Im delighted for you and I hope one day I will be where you are. Congratulations.

[july232007]

Two years sober for me today

Brigid,

Thanks for taking the time to put your experience down so those who follow AF in a similar path can feel the pulse of your life these past two years.

Honesty. That is really it, isn't it?

July

[free bird]

Two years sober for me today

Hi Brigid, I

I am fairly new here and just trying to learn as much as I can. I can't say how much I truly appreciate your heartfelt story. It really touched me as you will never know. You could write a book and inspire people! You are the Master.

GO

[meditation mama]

Two years sober for me today

Brigid~

I also want to thank you for taking the time to come back and post. It really inspires me.

Namaste,

MM

[trixietrack]

Two years sober for me today

AMAZING POST
this is so inspirational. everyone who comes to this site should read this.
this gives me so much courage.

thank you

Trix

[weemelonhead]

Two years sober for me today

Thank you so much Brigeeedo......
Fantastic post ducks....just puts it all down in a way that the melon brain can totally understand..also, I realise that I am doing a bit of it too......finding happiness in where I am, not waiting for more or better...but just being happy in the now. I've often read about this...and never understood...never.....but now I'm getting it, it's creeping up on me without me even thinking about it most of the time...I'm more patient, more content...and MUCH happier with a simple, calmer lifestyle...

You say it all so well...If you don't mind, I'm gonna forward your post to my dad, who is now in re hab for the 4th or is it 5th time.....he gets it on, and then loses sight of his original goals after a few months and starts drinking again...your post may help him to get his head into the place he needs to be, it just might help.....
Would you mind Brigid???

Thank you for this....
Weemelon xxx

[Guest]

Two years sober for me today

Two years sober for me today

Melon,

How lovely to hear from you. This forum is an open forum and you can do with my post what you will. I posted it as a reflection of me and I took some considerable time to be clear as to my intention of posting so that its not a preach in any way, only a record of what my story is.. it is posted without strings attached. If you think it would help your dad then you can do with it what you will and here is a hug from me to you.

I"m pretty terrified to think that I can talk about this stuff, because, as a friend indicated to me, people like Alan Watts who were very profound at 'talking' and 'expressing' stuff and had some considerable enlightenment can still die an alcoholic death.

For me, I'm really DETERMINED (and I mean to shout that) to be a person that stays in the action of happiness, rather than in talking, or dreaming about it. I just have to keep moving forwards, not backwards.

Mike (out of the woodwork huh?) Neil, doggy, limers, july, beaches and the rest of you lovely people. thank you also for your really really kind words. I must say that while my life isnt perfect, I am significantly happier than i've been in my life. In some senses, it is really quite simple, for me, its a decision that I CAN be happy and a fight in my brain to keep up with the action that supports that decision.

Onwards and forwards hey.
Thats the way to go.
Brigid

[Saint Jude]

Two years sober for me today

Hey there Brigid Girl!
Thank you for the wonderful post. You're such an inspiration.:l

Remember when there were only to places to post here? "General D" & "Newby"... It's been a while!

So glad to hear you sounding so happy & healthy.
Huge CONGRATULATIONS are in order!:goodjob:
I'm always so amazed at the eloquent words I read here...And then I try and add something...

Love you Bunches! Do take care...
You Rock! "Way to go!"
Judie

[Janice]

Two years sober for me today

Brigid, thank you so much for taking the time to write your story. It really is inspirational and just what I need to hear right now. This is my second attempt at abstinence - I did 42 days May-June then tried to moderate, but I'm back on day 34 having learnt that abstinence is the only way. Thank you and god bless..... Janicexxx