Incredible example here; thank you for sharing it, Nancy. 48 years is amazing. I’m maybe atypical in that I stopped drinking for a year and a half before going to AA. I just started going a couple months ago when my sobriety started to feel a little lonely. I’ve also recently tried out The Luckiest Club online. For me, I value the physical community aspect of AA, even as I still figure out if I’m all in on the program. Appreciate your example of finding your own path and sticking with sobriety on that path.
Similar to you, Josh, I didn’t go to AA until a couple years in - when I decided to check out online meetings In The Rooms. While AA isn’t my path of recovery, I greatly appreciate the meetings whenever I go. I especially appreciate the sense of kindred community and how folks show up so honestly.
I loved reading about your journey, Nancy. It's inspiring to hear from someone who's been sober for so long, thank you for sharing your wisdom. I will definitely be carrying your words with me as I continue on my own path.
Thank you for sharing your insights. I think the advice that resonated with me the most is to be wary of feeling like you can start again 20 years down the line as if you were new to drinking and there’s a great new drink available to try. It’s something I wouldn’t consider now in the slightest ( I also consider the part of me that drank alcohol healed or recovered), but of course, it’s still a lifelong no go zone. I’m glad I read this. Thank you.
You're very welcome! The ways our addictions sneak up on us and try to lead us back is truly astonishing. I never underestimate it and IMHO no addict or alcoholic should either. We know what works. With a higher power and a community by our sides, we have a better chance of fighting back and winning. May that always be so for all of us!
Truly grateful to learn from someone further along on the path of sobriety. Celebrating your 48 years, Nancy. Thank you for sharing and inspiring!
Thank you 🙏
Incredible example here; thank you for sharing it, Nancy. 48 years is amazing. I’m maybe atypical in that I stopped drinking for a year and a half before going to AA. I just started going a couple months ago when my sobriety started to feel a little lonely. I’ve also recently tried out The Luckiest Club online. For me, I value the physical community aspect of AA, even as I still figure out if I’m all in on the program. Appreciate your example of finding your own path and sticking with sobriety on that path.
Similar to you, Josh, I didn’t go to AA until a couple years in - when I decided to check out online meetings In The Rooms. While AA isn’t my path of recovery, I greatly appreciate the meetings whenever I go. I especially appreciate the sense of kindred community and how folks show up so honestly.
Thank you, Josh 🙏
I loved reading about your journey, Nancy. It's inspiring to hear from someone who's been sober for so long, thank you for sharing your wisdom. I will definitely be carrying your words with me as I continue on my own path.
Thank you 🙏
Thank you for sharing your insights. I think the advice that resonated with me the most is to be wary of feeling like you can start again 20 years down the line as if you were new to drinking and there’s a great new drink available to try. It’s something I wouldn’t consider now in the slightest ( I also consider the part of me that drank alcohol healed or recovered), but of course, it’s still a lifelong no go zone. I’m glad I read this. Thank you.
You're very welcome! The ways our addictions sneak up on us and try to lead us back is truly astonishing. I never underestimate it and IMHO no addict or alcoholic should either. We know what works. With a higher power and a community by our sides, we have a better chance of fighting back and winning. May that always be so for all of us!
Congratulations on 48 years, Nancy, and thank you for your inspiring message.
Thank you 🙏
48 years! Beautiful! Thank you for your story and learnings.
Thank you 🙏