My Recovery: 20 Things I’m Proud Of
The other day I posted a partial inventory of “Why I Won’t Ever Drink Again.” It was a startling, ugly view into my 35 year relationship with alcohol.
In that post I mentioned I would list 20 things I actually got right, or that have gone right, or that are right about me, in my life. So…(and let me tell you, it wasn’t easy coming up with 20 lol).
I’m sure I might have been able to come up with a few more. It’s kind of lame to only be able to come up with 20 things that I am proud of over a span of 52 years! Well, I should be grateful, I guess, that I even got to 20. Need to maintain an attitude of gratitude, so that I can recognize the good things in my life.
20 Great Things Of My Life Past and Present
- I have 206 days sobriety.
- I am a loyal, trustworthy friend.
- I graduated with high honors from college (and one semester I got a 3.9 GPA!).
- I served my country.
- I was an excellent dad there for awhile.
- I survived childhood trauma-well, mostly. I’m a survivor of many things.
- I’d give you the shirt off my back if you needed it.
- I received an Army Achievement Medal for re-writing a SOP for the Army.
- I forgave my parents for many, many things.
- I am an exceptional salesperson.
- I am very good with computers and websites.
- I have a big heart.
- I taught High School English and it was the best job I ever had.
- I am a very good sales trainer.
- I was promoted to Sgt. in less than two years, one of only two such in 1993 for my specialty.
- I think I am a decent writer.
- I am extremely neat.
- I love to cook and am good at it.
- I was a member of both the English Education and Psychology honor societies.
- I am fearlessly honest about who I am.
Awesome! You sound like a great guy, and it sounds like you’re on track to be an even better one. 🙂 I tried to comment on your twenty reasons not to go back to alcohol, but it wouldn’t post for some reason. I’m copying and pasting the comment here. Thanks for your honesty!
Good for you! That was a great idea, and very brave to post it. You can be a great example to other people who are seeking recovery. I think I’ll copy your idea and make a list of the reasons why I don’t want to go back to my own vices. I’m not brave enough to post mine as of yet, but know that I love your idea and respect your commitment to recovery. You’ve got a blog world cheering for you!
So nice of you to spend the time to post some meaningful thoughts for me. Thank you so so much! And Yes, I am a great guy lol. At least I’m remembering I used to be and am becoming again
Really glad you wrote this ! Such a positive affirmation. You’re doing stellar 💛
I love that you busy me and are always so supportive. You and your work have bernbwith me almost from the beginning, and that means morevthanbyou know
Likewise my friend 💛 you were one of the first to read my words or say anything about them and I won’t forget that . Always here reading and cheering you on xx
Keep writing!
It’s nice to see some positive posts on here 🙂 congrats! This was lovely and uplifting
Oh gosh I’m not Debbie downer am I? Ok, time to switch it up. I don’t want people to think I’m always sad or mad and gloom! Thanks for the gut cgeck
Oh haha no, don’t worry! 😀 it was just a joke 🙂 it was just nice reading something so uplifting, it put me in a better mood, so thanks 🙂
Awesome! But I did take it to heart in a good way so you’ve inspired me to start a new section on my blog “Happy Thoughts” coming tonight! Thank you!
Actually maybe I’ll call it the Sunny Side Of Rob. Yes, I think so. Dedicated to YOU
Haha! I am honoured xD and I look forward to it! 🙂
Already posted it!
Goodness, very speedy! :O time to have a nosy, then!
that’s how I roll when a good idea comes, I seize it. Thanks again, big changes happen in the little things, dontcha think?
That’s very true 🙂 all these little things can build up to be great, inspirational changes! 🙂
A fine list of accomplishments Rob, you have a lot to be proud of. Thank you for your service to our country.
Thank you very much you spending time with me like you do makes me happy
I’m glad, you deserve to be happy! Plus, you’re a fine writer and I enjoy reading you.
🤓
If we dont look for the good and small victories in our life we only focus on the bad and the negativity, which will put us in a pit everytime! This is a fantastic list ! Keep doing this!
thanks so much m, as always I appreciate you being here
My pleasure friend! I am here cheering in your side. 💕
cheering on*
Wonderful things to be proud of, Rob. 🙂
thanks so very much for your kind support!
You have made it ! Bravo. Way to go son.
Wow 😳!!!
206 sobriety…. good job 👏!!!
3.9 gpa….????!!!!
So impressive…
Computer 💻 whiz!!!!
Hmm 😒????
A soldier..
a father…
A teacher 🤓…
That’s some accomplishment.. rob..
All was not lost…
Yep 👍. You really have a great list of good
Sounds like a good list to me. Drive On…