Each Day A New Beginning

[Isinatra]

An alcoholic doesn’t have to wait until January 1st to start their journey to a better life. And that is what life is without alcohol. Better and worth the journey. When I was drinking and thought of never drinking again, I thought it was impossible until I found out it was very possible and as so many other recovering alcoholics found out. I trusted the process and it didn’t disappoint. Of course, my “process” was the support and guidance of AA, a twelve step program that even non alcoholics could benefit from. The following paragraph is taken from what we recovering alcoholics have nicknamed “the little green book”.

A little experience, strength and hope for those who want a better life:

Progress, not perfection, is our goal in this recovery program. And many days we’ll be haunted by the feeling that we’ve regressed. We will display old behavior. We will feel unable to change, to go on, to make gains once again. But these periods will pass, and soon progress will be evident again.

Have a Happy Sober New Beginning. ⭐️

[Millie09]

Hi isinatra ,What a wonderful post !! .. every single word so very true ..

I'm 14 yrs now sobriety , I've fallen off the wagon so to speak after the death of my father 10 yrs ago .. but as I have cirrhosis my symptoms of liver failure slowly returned..

With hard work , family support, counselling etc I found myself again on the sobriety road ...

I never take anything for granted as we know how easy it is to relapse...

Thank you for all your supportive posts isinatra..

I wish you and yours and very happy ,healthy, blessed New year

Linda 💖 x

[Isinatra in reply to Millie09]

Thank you for sharing your experience , strength and hope. I’m sorry for your loss and I know how hard grief can be. As vigilant as we are about our drinking, we can still slip because we’re humans, not robots. We have to forgive ourselves and try again. And you’re so right, we can’t do it alone and we can’t “rest on our laurels”. We’re always alcoholics, but hopefully, happy recovering alcoholics one day at a time.

Be kind to yourself, be safe and Happy 2023! 🤗

Rennay 🏄‍♀️

[Millie09 in reply to Isinatra]

Your most welcome ☺️..I like to share some if my journey, as it shows how vulnerable we still are , even if not an alcoholic.. but we get up and carry on ..

My very best wishes

Linda 💖 x

[Isinatra in reply to Millie09]

Yes, it’s easy to say that sobriety can be achieved, but the important thing is to share how you did it. . Shared stories are important. 📚