Posted by tootercat on August 1, 2007, at 11:40:25
In reply to I got 100 days sober, posted by cactus on August 1, 2007, at 7:47:37
Congratulations Cactus and Clear Skies and best wishes for finding your path to having a life and not just an existence. Having gotten sober at 32 and now having just turned 50 last week I can tell you that sobriety isn't just about not drinking or using a drug. The addiction(s) is/are a symptom of the problem(s). For me it was trying to fill a hole in my soul and using alcohol and drugs and various other detrimental activities as a "solution to all my problems". My path led me to AA and believe me I went kicking and screaming. That is until I heard "them" talking about things that I didn't think anybody ever would understand. And I finally understood why I was doing these insane things with no regard to anyone including me. There I began what is an ongoing journey. And it is a journey of hills and valleys not just a straight road. Times I've really wanted to say "I can't do it!" Fortunately my desire and need and courage to change my life are stronger. I could not do it by myself and that was my biggest hurtle; not being self sufficient and all powerful and believing that I was worth being given help and instruction. I could go on and on. Suffice it to say that I hope you find your own path to sanity and love and fulfillment and have guidance from both human and divine teachers.
One day at a time,
Tooter
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