Today marks 9 months of sobriety from alcohol for me.
9 months ago, I came to the jumping off point in my life that the Big Book talks about where I couldn’t imagine my life with or without alcohol in it. I was terrified. Terrified to continue drinking because I knew what it was doing to my body and mind, but also extremely terrified to live a life without alcohol. I had to finally hit the point where I was sick enough of the daily pain alcohol was inflicting to give AA and sobriety a real shot. I got a sponsor, started working the steps, and haven’t looked back.
Through working the steps I figured out that a lot of the reason I drank was out of fear. This week my dad is going into open heart surgery (a quadruple bypass), and I’m incredibly fearful for what will happen. But I know now that I don’t have to drink over this, because drinking won’t change any of this. One of the things I can control is staying sober and being present for my family during this, so that’s what I’ll do.
Why do we call it the pregnancy chip he asks? Cause just like your mother carried you for 9, dammit so can AA! Hugs to ya on your 9 months of being happy, joyous and free!
Hi Adam, congratulations on your 9 months and great to hear you’re in a great place with your sobriety
Thinking of your Dad, yourself and your family this week
@Smitty97 I’ve learnt something new today, I never knew that was the 9 month chip nickname, makes perfect sense though
Congratulations! This is a moment to be proud of one to write down all your feelings how you feel about the journey to this beautiful 9 month mark. Having the strength built and the tools to use. When huge scary things come across our paths we can face them with courage. I’m grateful to be able to appreciate this through sobriety. May God continue to bless you along your path!
Congrats on 9 months and I will definitely be thinking of you and your father this week. I’m glad you are sober to support him through this. Such a gift!
