RE: Alcoholism: Day 71 Of Sobriety. Giving Thanks To Steemians For Helping Me Get Here.
Congratulations @lexikon082! However you forgot to mention the number one person who got you to this milestone, the one who never left your side and stayed vidulant during the weak moments.....You! :) At the end of each of these 71 days, you had your back... without your own willingness, self compassion and knowing when to call in back up and support from others, you wouldnt be at this beautiful point of sobriety. Giving thanks is beautiful yet....don't forget you! You are the one going head to head with the inner critic. You are the only one who can see the lurking self doubt and send it packing!! You stood at the edge of darkness and pointed light into those darkest corners of the mind! It's awesome to see how supportive this community is and how many kind, courageous members there are. I'll be thinking of you as you walk this journey towards greater health and well-being! ❤️.
I've purposely waited to reply to this comment because I don't know how to respond. Thank you for that reminder. This is one of the nicest comments anyone could ever want. I appreciate your support.
Of course. :). In my own experiance, It's exponentially harder to see our own strengths and to offer ourselves gratitude and compassion. (Especially when we hold guilt or pain left over from our addictions and challenges.....forgiving the self is damn hard work!) Thank you for sharing your journey with us!
You are very welcome. Your comments provoke thought as always.