Tenth anniversary of sobriety

I was skeptical about the whole rehab thing. I was wrong. I learned more in thirty days than I had in thirty years.

From hearing the life stories of others there, I realized I had much less to drink about than most.

I hardly think about it anymore. Today when I looked at the calendar, I realized it’s been a decade.

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JustNik · 51-55, F

That’s wonderful! Sincerest congratulations to you! 🤗😄

calicuz · 56-60, M

God bless you!!! 🥳 It's a challenge that you stepped up to and are continuing to win. You are a warrior that slays the dragon daily. Your inner strength is something to be proud of. I wish you continued success in this life accomplishment. You are truly a good person that deserves the best in life.

Mamapolo2016 · F

@calicuz Thank you for that. I think most folks are essentially good. Some of us need herding sometimes, some of us need the occasional kick in the butt. I am the latter. But it’s all good.

Orca4950 · 70-79, M

Congratulations!! Keep on the plan!!

MsSwan

Congrats!

Ontheroad · M

Winning against alcoholism is a serious achievement and win - congratulations!

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Mamapolo2016 · F

@Ontheroad Weird definition of “fun.”

Ontheroad · M

@Mamapolo2016 ? Did I miss soemthing?

Mamapolo2016 · F

@Ontheroad I see why you ask. I MEANT, when I look back at getting drunk, it doesn’t seem at all enjoyable. I was not aiming at you. It does come across that way. All you missed was my explanation.

Mindful · 56-60, F

Congratulations Mamapolo

Mamapolo2016 · F

@Mindful Thank you, mindful.

Harmonium1923 · 56-60, M

Congratulations to you! That’s a big accomplishment in small steps of one day at a time.

Mamapolo2016 · F

@Harmonium1923 Thank you.

DrWatson · 70-79, M

I have been thinking about the wording of the twelve steps lately. I think it is a stroke of genius that the second step talks about how a higher power can "restore us to sanity."

It does not talk about a change in behavior, although that is the goal. It talks about a change of heart. A change to a sane way of looking at things.

And that is what I hear when you say you hardly think about it anymore.

Congratulations, Mama!

Mamapolo2016 · F

@DrWatson Well put. I do often think of the first meeting with a counselor at rehab. I remember, in my arrogant alcoholic way, explaining that I wouldn’t need all the stuff the other residents did, that I was smart and had a degree, and I’d just been handling things the wrong way. He listened carefully, nodded when it was appropriate, folded his hands and calmly asked, “So how’s that been working out for you?”

That was the first shaft of light in the darkness. Stop lying to yourself.

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