Alleluia, brother...thanks for the inspiration! Enjoy that Padron in the best of health.
"It works if you work it; suit up and show up!" Sobriety Thread
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"It works if you work it; suit up and show up!" 
8ball
Ruler of Grayskull
Looks like I'm dealing with a sewer line backup. My neighbor just had her front yard dug up last week and cost her $3000. Contacting my plumber now.
Point is, I'm still at peace and not even thinking of drinking. This is just life coming up and no falling into self pity. Pray, deal with things with a rational mindset, and don't let things linger.
Point is, I'm still at peace and not even thinking of drinking. This is just life coming up and no falling into self pity. Pray, deal with things with a rational mindset, and don't let things linger.
I began watching and listening to sober people during meetings and seeing how they maintain sobriety thru tremendous adversity.
When I was about 2 years sober a dear AA friend lost her 3 small children on Memorial Day when they were hit and dismembered by a train. How do alcoholics stay sober through something so tragic? I watched her closely, visited with her, cried with her, prayed with her and spent a lot of time just being there and listening to her. The answer was she worked, practiced and lived the program. It was a few months before I saw a genuine smile on her face, but she stayed sober and helped many AA members and while she relocated over 10 years ago, I am sure she continues to carry and share the message of experience, strength and hope. Taking a drink is not a solution.
When I was about 2 years sober a dear AA friend lost her 3 small children on Memorial Day when they were hit and dismembered by a train. How do alcoholics stay sober through something so tragic? I watched her closely, visited with her, cried with her, prayed with her and spent a lot of time just being there and listening to her. The answer was she worked, practiced and lived the program. It was a few months before I saw a genuine smile on her face, but she stayed sober and helped many AA members and while she relocated over 10 years ago, I am sure she continues to carry and share the message of experience, strength and hope. Taking a drink is not a solution.
8ball
Ruler of Grayskull
Good stuff right here. This is what miracles are.
Amen, Smokey!
For me (90 days and 90 meetings today ), life's challenges are still front-and-center despite sobriety. Some problems (usually the self-inflicted ones) are downright painful. Which reminds me of that joke, what does SOBER stand for? "Son of a Bitch, Everything's Real!" But thank GOD that I have a REAL SOLUTION in the program. Real tools to help me not pick up TODAY. Real friends to talk to. Real hope. Shout-out to all the brothers on this thread (@zama80 , @8ball and @THEMISCHMAN , et. al.) for throwing down the gauntlet and challenging me to go to my first meeting! I would not have done it without your encouragement...
I don't know you, but i do know that 90 days between drinks is a really, really long time for a drunk. Glad to hear you're doing lots of meetings, too. That's the way to do it. Keep it up, brother!Amen, Smokey!
3/5King
Shwing!
Congratulations my man! Yeah the first year has a lot of self searching in it. Getting used to "unfamiliar waters" finding yourself. Keep working it, I am proud of you.
8ball
Ruler of Grayskull
So guys, good stuff here. Plumber came over, had to cut a discharge pipe, snaked all the lines, and all is well. A potentially $3000+ job turned into $200. Moral of the story, I didn't even think of drinking, not one bit. This would have given me an excuse to drink before (of course I always searched for a reason, good or bad). The program works, and hey, even if it would have been a major job, I still thanked God for providing me with a roof, two good cars, heat & food, and my family.
The hilarious thing is that it was me calming my wife down and not vice versa as in the past.
Let go and let God, brothers!
The hilarious thing is that it was me calming my wife down and not vice versa as in the past.
Let go and let God, brothers!
I'm currently scared to death. My back is a worthless piece of shit today…so much pain. I've dealt with that before. What scares me is the day ahead—chasing down my toddler all day today. Wish me luck, brothers.
Good luck brother! I've heard that back pain is among the worst kind of pain. Feel better and take solace in the fact that today you're sober!