Thanks for sharing 
āI listened to people who had been there and were where I wanted to beā
Totally agree with this sentence, lots of people ask for help but donāt want to listen, I know I didnāt listen until I was really ready.
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Geoff, you are a treasured part of this community. You definitely have enhanced my sobriety and I thank you for it.
We just have to be brave enough to take it.
For me, that bravery took the form of trusting that everything is gonna be alright, even in the midst of what looks like chaos. The day that message was given to me, the day I stopped drinking, was the worst day of my life from an outsiderās judgement. I was arrested yet again and was looking at a long jail sentence and for sure an end to my drinking.
But I was told everything is gonna be alright and I will be able to stop drinking now. I believed that voice then and today. My courage comes from trusting that voice and that simple message.
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Amazing story Geoff, I love hearing about your experiences and adventures. 
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@anon12657779 āBecause I thought I wasnāt that bad. After all isnāt an alcoholic a man who is sleeping rough with bottles of cheap cider after losing everything?ā.
I used to think that. Then I became that alcoholic! Just with bottles of cheap vodka instead of cheap cider.
Iām not sober for a year yet this time round but Iām looking forward to looking back when I am. 
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This made my Sunday morning. So appreciate your contributions to TS. Congrats to you on what sounds like a very fulfilling life. Thanks for sharing.
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These stories are so humbling. Thank you for sharing and please donāt stop posting them. Even repeats need to be read by us newbies. Wow, @anon12657779. Did your wife quit drinking, too?
My brotherās last words in ICU were, āI fucked up. I went back to drinking.ā Two painful weeks later heād be dead. At 45. Haunts me every day.
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For me itās the little things, the simple things that make it worth it.
People can count on me now.
Last night at midnight I got a call from my 17 year old son ā¦ he had drained the battery on the car and was stranded. I drove out ā¦gave him a boostā¦and all was good.
All because I am sober now.
A little over a year ago, the same call would have produced me getting angry and having the option to drive drunk or inconvenience others because I was drunk.
Those are the little things that keep making this sobriety thing worth it!
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Thanks for sharing that man, so powerful. I can truly relate to the notion of realizing you have a problem but not being ready yet for sobriety. Been there and done that.
Congrats to you 
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There he is, Geoff, one of the most kind hearted, giving and sincere person I know.
I admire your determination and ability to set and reach goals. And Iāve sooo much to learn from you @anon12657779 
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@MandiH - always there with a smile and solid mindfulness. Thank you
@BJM- your welcome. This forum is full of inspiring people, we all inspire each other so much.
@SinceIAwoke- Dan, my man, how can I forget you bud. " Everything will be alright"! That is such a powerful message and I remember reading a post where you said that and it rang massive bells with me. Just having the confidence that everything will be alright. That reminds me of one of the TS quoteās " if you can dream it you can do it" thank you! 
@aircircle Ariel, I think it was you and Mandi who I connected with at first. I also didnāt realise how close I am to you in our journeys. At the time, you were where I wanted to be and you seemed so strong. Thank you.
@Piglet, Graham buddy, we get there when we get there, our journeys are our own! Stay strong.
@LeeHawk- thank you my friend, for listening.
@Figgie, at first my wife cut down, then she started drinking at home once I was comfortable with it. Now she only drinks when she goes out with friends. She hasnāt drank at home in ages. Her choice!
@Gak- totally agree brother. Little things!
@Nordique- thanks
@Fireweed, my beautiful lady of the north! The rough times youāve had over this past couple of years have not deterred your sober course .
That is inspiring in and of itself.
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Well damn old sport! Getting after it. Glad I could help another alcoholic.
Amazing how much change does occur in that one year, and how long it seems to take. Seems like forever as opposed to the second year which moves pretty swiftly but I think thatās because of all the work you put in that first year.
Appreciate your no nonsense approach brother.
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Cheers David!
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Thank you all for sharing your truly remarkable journeys, so inspiring for a determined newcomer to read. Day 10 and honestly, you all on this forum are helping so much. Does time speed up a little the further into recovery you get?
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Best not to worry about what happens.
As you have said on your thread.
Best to stay in today in the now and take it as it comes.
Everyoneās journey is different.
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Amazing. Great and brave journey youāre on Geoff. So proud of you. I want to thank you Geo as you have been one of the friends on this forum who has been pivotal in my own sober journey. The kindness and wisdom in your posts have helped me to be sober, and for that I am so grateful! Thank you!
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Thanks for sharing @anon12657779! When I started on this forum, you were definitely one of my inspirations. Your posts always have so much meaning, truth and experience. Thank you for being you. 
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Donāt you mean exposure? 
Sorry, couldnāt resist.
@anon12657779 Love you dude, when I give outside credit for helping me to get started on this journey, you know you get a mention!! 
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Yesā¦I meant exposure. Thanks for the reminder Cate.
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@Lisa07
@C_8
The sisters! 
Love you two. Youāve done so much for others including me even though you both had troubles at first.
Thanks for reminding me Cate! 
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I donāt think you realise just what an influence you have been to me and many others my friend.
Thank you
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