I go get my chip
And share my story for the newcomer.

Congratulations. 2 years felt so powerful, much more so than one year.

I had a party at 1 year and it was great. People from all the other AA meetings in the surrounding towns were in attendance. My sponsor and my IOP counselor was there plus all my home group AA friends were there. They had a cake made for me that had my first name on it along with the first initial of my last name and it was delicious.

After I got my one year certificate, I swapped home groups to a meeting closer to where I lived and didn't bother to celebrate after that. I didn't want the recognition as I didn't think I needed it anymore, but in the beginning it was very helpful. and much appreciated....

You know....It's been my experience that during our darkest moments, God sends his angels to show us where to find the light. There have been people like that in my life and your uncle was one such person in your life. The biggest thing I have learned in recovery is that we are never alone. There will always be someone close by who will pick us up when we are down, weather we can see them or not, we are never alone and all we have to do is ask!

God Bless

I would pick up a blue chip and get busy making friends. The focus needs to be forward. Congrats!
Not many get where you are so great work. Now go find some support and new friends

Happy Anniversary! It's great you have 2 years! I'm sure your uncle is very proud of you, all the way from heaven.

On my one year I was walking that morning and thought, if I was in aa, that a chip would be nice to commemorate the day. I looked down and there was a flattened beer cap on the road. Perfect!! My two year is this fall so I will keep my eyes open. That night my wife and I went to dinner. She had a glass of wine and I was thankful to drive home safely. The months going by have been less noticeable as I am grateful everyday for my new life. My mom, indirectly, helped me with my sobriety as she passed from the disease two yearss ago. For me, this journey has been very personal so I haven’t wanted (or needed) a ‘fuss’ over the time. We are going to India in September so that is my celebration, in a way, because we never would have done this if I was still drinking. Life is the party:) congrats on your accomplishment!!!

Congrats! I do celebrate anniversaries. I try to thank as many people s I can and tell them how much they mean to me and my sobriety. Perhaps you can leave some flowers for your Uncle. As you know, the sadness will change into joy and gratitude over time. You're uncle saved someone from this awful existence! That's a successful and full life on it's own. Not many people can say they've done that.

I sure do! On my anniversary my sponsor and I go out for a real nice dinner and a meeting afterward so he can give my anniversary medallion. I do the same for him, come to think of it he will be making 25 years on August 26th. Time to get on Amazon and get him a very special medallion.

Congrats on two years, and I agree with others that your uncle would have been so proud of you. Remembering him here and sharing your story is a good way to begin celebrating and keep his memory alive. I received my two-year chip at an AA Meeting in May of this year and must have gotten 30 hugs and handshakes for my anniversary. That made me feel very special and proud of my achievement because these people know how difficult it is to maintain our sobriety. Plus, I know how happy they were for me, just as we are for you. Congrats and wishing you many more!!!

Congratulations tinydancer02! I hope you see this reply; I realize that you wrote 10 days ago. 2 years is a huge deal; all months and then years are huge deals, in my opinion. If you were not able to get a chip/coin/medallion at a meeting, you can reward yourself and get one online from a recovery gift site. Your uncle is indeed quite proud of you. Keep up the great work.