New but old

Recovery
#1

I just achieved 2 months for the first time. I am only on step 4. That being said, talking with my therapist he helped me realize I may be new to sobriety but I am not new to this battle. I have spent 28 years trying to get clean from my DOC and sober from Alcohol. It would not be right of me to not use those years and all the experience gained from all the times I did win, and not use,with my brothers and sisters in this fight for their life along with me. I believe we are all in this together and we need each other. It has taken me 28 years, and I am not saying I do not have anymore slips in my future, but I am on as solid ground as I have ever been since the first time I used 35 years ago. If I can win, We all can win.

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#2

I'm happy for you! I too have been using my DOC for 30 plus years...and have tried to quit...usually w law enforcement help...as w the this time. I'm not proud of it but it's the truth. I too feel like it is going to be different this time. I'm blessed to have meetings, family, and GOD for my support! It's never too late and we're living proof of that!! Life is so good! Thanks for inspiring me!

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#3

Right on Matt!:+1:.

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#4

You absolutely can do it. I spent most of my life thinking one day at a time was some corny phrase until I understood the real truth of it.

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#5

We can do it. I feel better and better about it. I am not getting cocky though. I know me. I am cautious. But the difference between now and all the other times is I really want it. I didn’t the other times

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#6

Connection is vital. We learn from each other. Some of my best gems came from another person who battled substance use and now rocking recovery. When I engage with others online I find gems in my own feedback. It’s the interaction that powerful. It’s gets us out of our situation and into helping others and that’s rewarding. Congratulations on how far you’ve come.

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#7

Wanting it makes ALL the difference!! Proud of you, brother!! You got this!!!

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#8

Absolutely we can do!! The hardest part is behind us I believe...

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