It's been a struggle - but 42 days sober - YOU ALL CAN DO THIS

[jleeb]

For those who are struggling with addiction, and trying to become clean - it does, and will get better.  Just don't make the mistake I did if you haven't already; and go through the withdrawals, then reuse.  Then do the same thing over and over.  Once you have made it though the Withdrawals - it's not necessarily easy from there - but with NA and some counseling sessions you CAN succeed.

I have made it 42 days - I never in my life thought I could accomplish this once my addiction to Hydro overcame my life. I know it isn't years, but like they say one day at a time.  I had an NA meeting tonight and received my 30 day sobriety key chain.  It isn't much, but it is a token of what I have been through, and what I have now accomplished.  Honesty was the topic tonight - and I sure had a lot to say about that.  When an addict, you do nothing but lie to yourself, and other, and eventually you start believing your own lies.  Now being sober, I have nothing more to lie about.

It's been awhile since I posted - so thought I would share.

As my 5 year old says, "Keep Trying, Keep Trying, Don't Give Up - Don't Give Up."  That's my advise to all of you struggling with addiction.  There is light at the end of the tunnel.

God Bless.

J

[peaceinknowing]

Keep up all the good work and continue down the right path! You're doing so well, and it's always great to see someone who views life as important enough to stop!

[salsinator]

Thanks Jleeb - we are all doing this together - keep going at this rate and day 200 will be here before you know it. I count every single day and cherish it like no other.  Glad to meet you.

[jleeb]

102 days...  Congrats to you!!  42 is quite an accomplishment for me, but I can't wait until I can say 102 days (or better 2 years).

Way to go, and keep it up.

[salsinator]

Congratulations Jleeb - 42 days is awesome.  I am closing out 102 days today  - feels just as awesome as 42!  Keep moving forward.