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10 Months

Kevin105
Kevin105

10 months ago today I made my third attempt during May 2017 to stop drinking.  The longest I had gone in that latest round of quitting was nine days before relapsing.  


The third time turned out to me a charm for me and I haven't had alcohol or drugs since.  This community, AA and Refuge Recovery have helped to guide and support me along the way.  I journaled every day for the first couple months and still make entries a couple times a week.  Changing up my network of friends and activities also made my walk in sobriety much easier.  Along with this, I began eating better and working out on a daily basis.    


Working the steps of recovery is important too and finding the root cause of the pain that lead to abuse.  Forgiving yourself is another step.  Not easy, but so important.   


So I'll continue on this path and look forward to logging my first year in a couple months.  But I shouldn't get ahead of myself.  I have today to live first...

jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
Kevin, this is fantastic to see. Glad to hear AA worked for you. The difference between 9 days and 9 months in life-changing. Can you tell me about refuge recovery? I’d love to learn more.
Kevin105
Kevin105
Thanks Jeff. Sure, Refuge Recovery is a Buddhist recovery program based on the book by Noah Levine of the same name. They have weekly meetings similar to AA in most cities and begin with 20 minutes of guided meditation, then a reading, followed by an open discussion. In a way, it's similar to AA with 8 steps instead of 12, but the community is a bit closer in the spirit of a Buddhist sangha (congregation). You can find the book at Amazon and a meeting locator can be found at www.refugerecovery.org Hope that helps!
1is2many
1is2many
Great news. I will tell you that it gets better with each passing day. Sometimes there are setbacks, but life is once again worth living.

Congrats! Visualize that one year day! cmon giddy up

1is2many
Kevin105
Kevin105
Thanks for your support 1is2many!
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Congratulations! Kevin!

Let's have a non alcoholic party when you reach a year!

God Bless
Kevin105
Kevin105
Thanks SuZQ, I'll look into the devotional guides you suggest. Great idea!

Sure thing bobinmaine! Will be very happy and ready to celebrate when I reach that mark!
Miralee
Miralee
Well done mate! Really proud of you and here's to many more sober months :-)
Kevin105
Kevin105
Thank you Miralee, wishing you the same!
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