Thanks Jazzy! Never been called Dan before but I’ll give it a try!
I’m sorry friend… That’s what happens when I have two screens working at the same time…
You have an amazing day!
Was just being my usual smart-ass. A funday Monday to you as well. All I know is you’re a stellar sober sister from some other mister!
Never change! You made me laugh and smile…thanks friend. .
Excellent work 80 days is impressive… keep up the great work
Thank you so much!
Nice Philip!!
Thank you
Wow you are doing so terrific.
I appreciate you very much. Thank you!
NICE ! 80 days is awesome !
Thank you so much
And there it is, at last! NGL, the second year was more difficult than the first for a variety of reasons:
- I was quite shell-shocked when my health imploded 2 years ago and that provided enough adrenaline to fuel my entire first year.
- I had previously made it to 18 months sober, in 2015 - 2016, so that served as the lower threshold. Once those 18 months were done this time, I felt a bit rudderless and daunted at the prospect of ‘forever from now on’. Many of you helped me rediscover the ODAAT mantra and that helped since.
- I had a wobble when I ordered an ‘NA’ beer in a bar a few weeks ago, the first one since this stint of sobriety started. I did not enjoy it and it had me anxious for a few days, afraid I had thrown away all the time sober. That proved not to be the case once I checked the actual alcohol % but it taught me that ‘NA’ drinks bring me no joy and a bunch of anxiety.
All in all, I feel strong in my resolve and ready to tackle year 3 and beyond. Finally, I want to express my gratitude to all of you who have helped me and continue to do so every single day, you know who you are and you will probably never know how much I appreciate you!
Happy soberversay, Dirk! Hard work & dedication pays off and you’re living proof.
Congratulations!! You should be very proud of yourself. I hope you do something a little special for yourself today because you deserve to celebrate this achievement.
Thanks, I haven’t quite decided what that something special would be… I recently bought two new vinyl albums, so that might count. Or, I could treat myself to an Irish breakfast at the local Irish bar when I go watch Arsenal later today. Or maybe a cat, who knows??
Congratulations on your 2 years of freedom Dirk.
Well done sir.
Well done.
Huge congratulations on your two years @Dirk…! and thank you for your wonderful insightful and helpful share. Congratulations.