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tinydancer02
tinydancer02

Today is my one year of sobriety. I've waiting a long time for this day. I remember the early days and feeling like I would never make it. But I did. It's a bittersweet day though. A year ago my uncle brought me to my first meeting. I was at my lowest point in life. He saved me. He had been through many addictions and was the only one who could relate and knew how to help. I was on the verge of losing my marriage,my kids, everything. He helped me avoid that just in time. I wanted him to be here with me for my year chip..but he sadly passed away last month. It was unexpected and a huge blow to our family. It tested me a lot. But I'm here at AA right now for my chip. Not only for me,but to honor my uncle and what he did for my life.

Yard_Eggs
Yard_Eggs
My condolences for the loss of your uncle. I'm sorry to hear that he has passed away.

You can continue to honor your uncle by passing on what he gave to you - the message and hope of AA. Congrats on 1 year!
Melody100
Melody100
I am sorry to hear your uncle passed away, it’s really tough to lose the kind and loving people in our lives but their legacy lives on. It has been like that for me in different ways with different alcoholics and family members. That powerful message and helping hand continues to pay it forward through remembering these special people, speaking of them and living by their example.
jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
Congratulations. What an amazing uncle. I’m sorry he was taken from your family early. You will always have him as part of your AA connection and likely your higher power.
DS76
DS76
Keep going and be proud. Carry your chip with you, it marks a very special point in your journey. Well done.
Stay_Strong
Stay_Strong
I am very sorry for your loss. I am sure he will always be in your heart and your thoughts.

I also want to say congratulations on one year of sobriety!!! That is a huge accomplishment. Keep it going...
Snipsnipe
Snipsnipe
Condolences for the loss of your uncle.
his unexpected passing is a lesson in that time is fleeting and unknown
enjoy the moments you have
you've had a year sober
a year to see the preciousness of life, joy, & sadness with a clear head
congratulations on choosing to do
1is2many
1is2many
Congrats on the soberversary ! My deepest sympathy pours out to you in the time of loss of your uncle. He is proud of you.
1is2many
finallyawakenow
finallyawakenow
I’m so glad you made 365 healthy choices. Someone here mentioned that sobriety is more than ‘just ‘ abstinence. I have really taken that to heart. For you grieving your loss and walking the path simultaneously is amazing. A whole life. In the fall I will post my one year mark. I have faith that I will see it.
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Although in a different form, your uncle was with you at that meeting and he is sooo proud of his niece and how far she has come!

Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary! Keep up the good work!

God Bless!
Kevin105
Kevin105
so sorry to hear the passing of this man who meant so much to you. they are so rare in our lives. I'm sure he would have been so proud of your first year anniversary, as we are. the twelve months was a long journey for me as well and one that I'm almost hesitant to share with new arrivals, as it's not an easy one. but we made it, here safe from the bondage that held us captive for so many years. congrats on your new freedom, the uncle who care so much for your well being, and continued success on a path he guided you to.
pietro84
pietro84
Congratulations one one year. That is big, especially considering the grieving you have had to do over the loss of your savior.

In our upside-down world, sometimes the biggest adversity and challenges are really gifts, of a sort. 11 months ago you probably thought 1 year was WAY TOO FAR for you to have much capacity to reach - here you are rockin it. Eventually, the things that you now miss about him, and his absence, will become things that bring his memory closer.

You need to, obviously, keep it real and keep going a day at a time; but at one year maybe you can be "my uncle" for someone else who needs that support and confidence to extricate themselves from a desperate place.
deathrattle
deathrattle
Stay strong!
Congratulations!
seaQ
seaQ
What a beautiful post, tiny dancer, and your continued sobriety is a perfect way to honor your beloved uncle. You're lucky to have had him, as you know. Condolences to you.
I'm lucky to have the person in my life who is lending a strong helping hand; a proud AA member who is supportive of me. I wish everyone could have that magic ingredient, whatever it is, to succeed in conquering alcohol abuse. The desire has to be within yourself; but that extra help makes a world of difference.
Thanks for your post.
SeaQ
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