One more day of work until my weekend. Then I have the next three days off. I am going to Smart Recovery meetings and playing Monster hunters world. Can’t wait. So much going on. My life has taken on new meaning. I could have never imagined 22 years ago I’d have the life I do today. It’s been a awesome ride. Only 10 years till A.A. turns 100. Something I’ve been waiting to see. Can’t wait!
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At 22 years sober do you still need to goto meetings?
Coming up on 3 years. I really have no desire to drink or use.
What did you mean when you said your life has new meaning? For me I mostly just have no drama and more cash.
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I mean yeah I still go to meetings it’s part of my daily routine and built into my day for motivation.
Well my life had purpose today. It’s changed over time, but mainly watching others get sober and achieve recovery. But also doing yoga and staying healthy. But also playing guitar. Massage therapy. Which is a lifestyle not just a career. And I am trying to earn my certification in hypnotherapy and working towards becoming a coach.
So having a definite major purpose in life is a mission statement. What do you feel you were put on earth to do. Where do you get your sense of belonging, or your purpose. For some people it’s staying sober ash’s helping others to achieve sobriety, but others have different life paths or purposes. Just something to consider because before I got sober I wasn’t a massage therapist but felt called to that path at first. The book to read is Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.
I mean I definitely wouldn’t stop going to meeting just because you have three years and don’t feel like drinking.
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Being a lone is so frustrating and boring together , every one truly need love
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I just heard of SMART Recovery. What is the difference between SMART & AA?
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Yeah I know. I’ve gotten used to it over the years. I had a traumatic dating experience. And I had to g get over some old hangups about former lovers. I know it sounds silly but I’ve been single for 22 years and j just recently got over it and am ready to move on. But over that 22 years I’ve learned a lot about relationships dating and intimacy. And I learned to love myself.
I just moved from Chicago back to my hometown in VA, and I went from having thousands of meetings available to 3 here in VA. Plus, my truck is down at the moment, and I can't even get one of them meetings. I'm beginning to think coming back home was a mistake. I am fine right now and happy to be back in the mountains. I know that if I don't find a support system that I could lose my way. Luckily, I have my friends in Chicago to lean on now.
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Sounds like a good time completely sober, love this for you
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I see you would like to settle down. Same here with me. We can get talking and get to know each other
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You’ve got this🫶
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Keep going
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