MBD is two weeks sober -- thanks guys!!!!!

[MediumBrownDog]

I went to meet with my new employer yesterday, and as I crossed the parking lot for the meeting, I had a big moment of truth:

THIS WOULD NOT BE HAPPENING IF YOU WERE STILL DRINKING.

I have a lot of motivation other than the new job to stay sober, but I must admit that the job is an extra incentive. It's the type of job where I could be called at any time to give a legal opinion (yeah, I'm a lawyer) and I have to be on my toes. I absolutely, positively, must be sober. (While alcoholic lawyers doing three martini lunches are a classic stereotype, that was never me. I got in trouble with alcohol when I STOPPED working, i.e. the bored drunk housewife stereotype. The G'mas and G'pas have pointed out, however, that alcohol would have caught up with me eventually no matter what I did).

Anyway, the meetings went great, and I'm feeling the return of a level of self-confidence that I thought was gone for good. I feel stronger mentally and physically -- and I cannot believe these changes have come in just two short weeks. My sober life is, truly, a miracle to me.

So, another round of thank you's to all of you here in this group. I would not be here without your guidance, encouragement, and support.

Much love -- MBD.

[NMDemDist2]

1. congrats MBD!!!

so the new job is a done deal? congrats on that too

now a word of warning, everything you've been doing up til now is how you got where you are.

don't stop doing what got you to this point

keep up with your meetings, keep reading that Big Book (have you bought a paper copy yet?)

find a sponsor and start working the steps and your life will continue to improve in ways you can't even imagine right now

truly, truly

:pals:

:yourock:

[MediumBrownDog]

2. Yes, I can see where caution is needed right now

because I am over-the-moon happy and it would be so easy to get lazy with my recovery. Keep after me. I see the G'mas and G'pas tomorrow at noon. Yes, I have ordered a "purse size" copy of the Big Book. Should be here any day now.

[Justpat]

4. Congrats.

Don't drink. Go to meetings. You know the drill


:hi:

[idgiehkt]

3. Congrats to you

That sounds like a great job and I am really happy for you. Like AZ says, just keep walking the walk one day at at time. :hug:

[jschurchin]

5. Congratulations MBD

and I must reiterate, we will ALWAYS be here for you.

You are off to a great start on a Lifelong commitment, and I couldn't be happier for you.

Best of luck with your new job, give Grandma's and Grandpa's my warmest regards, and never forget, just for today.

Luv Ya,

John

[Kajsa]

6. That is fantastic, MBD!

You're doing all the right things,
and staying sober, One Day at a Time.

Congrats on the new job.
More good things will come your way.

And please give a big hug to all the Grandmas
and Grandpas. They are a great group !

:hug: