My Recovery: 6 Months Sobriety
Today I celebrate 6 months of sobriety! I have never had that kind of time under my belt since I started drinking, on the regular, when I was 18.
Of course, for about 5 months of it I was in jail, so it was pretty easy for me. I’ve almost discounted the fact that I had anything to do with it, having it forced upon me in a Correctional Facility.
But, as my Group Leader said the other day, sobriety is sobriety. I had opportunities to drink “Jail Brew”, smoke K2, swallow a few Suboxens to remove the pain of incarceration. But I did not pick up. So, I will be proud of my accomplishment. Amazing that all those substances are available in today’s’ system, no?
Anyway, I was never the type of falling down, skin crawling Alcoholic: simply, when I drank I would be the last to leave, alcohol got me into trouble. I feel bad for some of my comrades here at the VA Residential Treatment Program here in Boston; many of them are not so lucky to find sobriety as seemingly easy as I am.
They are often wracked with terrible urges, physical anomalies resulting from years of wreaking havoc on their minds, bodies, souls. It helps me appreciate what God has put in my path. I celebrate this gift today: I have no urge, desire, or inclination to pick up again. As they say in AA “I am sick and tired of being sick and tired.”
And so today, among my new “Self-Labels,” I am proud to say I am a Non-Drinker.
Congratulations!!
One day at a time.
absolutely
Congratulations! Choosing to stay sober in an environment that makes it easy to use is a true accomplishment. Our Higher Power always puts us in the right place at the right time.
He does do that doesn’t he? Thank you
Congratulations!
Thank you so much and thank you for reading my blog. I’ll get over to see you soon
You’re welcome
Congrats.
I am nearing my one year mark and gotta say it’s amazing and well worth it! I was also fortunate enough to not be plagued with cravings. Though the trauma of the last time I drank might be accountable for that. Keep going strong 🙂
Blessings to you and your sobriety!
Be happy for your accumulated sobriety . But remember that it was God that had mercy on you. You were spared by the grace of God just as I was. Give credit and thanks to the One who has all power. More will be revealed. Twenty four hours at a time……
Amen
Wonderful! You ate greater than your daemons
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Congratulations. That’s a wonderful milestone. Soon I will celebrate 23 years but I still feel the early days were the most special in many ways, celebrate your success. Deborah.
Thank you so much
Massive congratulations, not just for accomplishing this but for considering it, sharing it with others and being happy in your success <3
You are so kind thanks means a lot
You should be so proud of yourself. Addiction of any kind is not easy, that you resisted and stuck to staying sober in jail is a true accomplishment. I know too many personally that have and are dying from their chosen vices. It’s never worth it. One day at a time is all you need to do.
You are so kind thanks means a lot
Congratulations. You should definitely feel proud. When I quit I had an easier time than many too. I attributed it to the intention I had set for myself, and to spirit.
Precisely. Thanks for acknowledging my accomplishment!
Wow. Proud of you. Keep it up. You can do it , my poet pal .
Thanks so much for your kind words