Sobriety Anniversary

[madison1101]

Hi all,
I just want to share a message of hope. In 2001, I was separated from my husband and started drinking again, after years of sobriety in AA. I was terrified of what the future had for me. I drank a couple of times a week, but was working my way to my daily drunks from years gone by.

Praise the Lord, my therapist scared me and I returned to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. On September 25, 2001 I had my last drink of alcohol. A few months later, the house I had lived in for 23 years with my children was sold, and I moved into an apartment. A few weeks later, my daughter got married. The next day, I learned my youngest son was using heroin. I was so tempted to escape it all, but God gave me strength and grace to not drink.

Since then, I have completed a Masters in Social Work, and have done internships with mentally ill addicts and alcoholics. I have such a burden for these people, which God has given me. I am praying for a job with the mentally ill.

All of this is to say that God is in the miracle business, and I am living proof of that.

Trish

 

[Zita123]

GOD BLESS YOU!!!
I will keep you in my prayers! I am very proud of what you have accomplished.
Keep it up!
Zita

Hi all,
I just want to share a message of hope. In 2001, I was separated from my husband and started drinking again, after years of sobriety in AA. I was terrified of what the future had for me. I drank a couple of times a week, but was working my way to my daily drunks from years gone by.

Praise the Lord, my therapist scared me and I returned to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. On September 25, 2001 I had my last drink of alcohol. A few months later, the house I had lived in for 23 years with my children was sold, and I moved into an apartment. A few weeks later, my daughter got married. The next day, I learned my youngest son was using heroin. I was so tempted to escape it all, but God gave me strength and grace to not drink.

Since then, I have completed a Masters in Social Work, and have done internships with mentally ill addicts and alcoholics. I have such a burden for these people, which God has given me. I am praying for a job with the mentally ill.

All of this is to say that God is in the miracle business, and I am living proof of that.

Trish

 

[Gentle]

Yes, very nicely done
I don't know if everyone knows just how destructive and addictive alcohol can be. It is a very hard drug IMO
and the fact you can face it, defeat it even facing those odds sweet
very inspiring did u know u could be this strong?
peace and prayers to you
Andrew

 

[chilehed]

Happy anniversary! Keep comin' back.

 

[Harlan Norris]

Hi all,
I just want to share a message of hope. In 2001, I was separated from my husband and started drinking again, after years of sobriety in AA. I was terrified of what the future had for me. I drank a couple of times a week, but was working my way to my daily drunks from years gone by.

Praise the Lord, my therapist scared me and I returned to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. On September 25, 2001 I had my last drink of alcohol. A few months later, the house I had lived in for 23 years with my children was sold, and I moved into an apartment. A few weeks later, my daughter got married. The next day, I learned my youngest son was using heroin. I was so tempted to escape it all, but God gave me strength and grace to not drink.

Since then, I have completed a Masters in Social Work, and have done internships with mentally ill addicts and alcoholics. I have such a burden for these people, which God has given me. I am praying for a job with the mentally ill.

All of this is to say that God is in the miracle business, and I am living proof of that.

Trish

Amen to that!

 

[madison1101]

Yes, very nicely done
I don't know if everyone knows just how destructive and addictive alcohol can be. It is a very hard drug IMO
and the fact you can face it, defeat it even facing those odds sweet
very inspiring did u know u could be this strong?
peace and prayers to you
Andrew

Andrew,
I had no clue that I could do any of this stuff. God gave the grace when I had nothing left to give but willingness. He sustained and helped me every step of the way.
Trish

 

[Gentle]

Andrew,
I had no clue that I could do any of this stuff. God gave the grace when I had nothing left to give but willingness. He sustained and helped me every step of the way.
Trish

You have a very powerful aura, like blinding dude, no kidding
something really cool about you

peace
Andrew

 

[Zita123]

I'm so proud of anyone that has the strength to do as you did!!Especially with everything you went through!
You give everyone hope!
GOD BLESS YOU!!
And thank you for your story

Hi all,
I just want to share a message of hope. In 2001, I was separated from my husband and started drinking again, after years of sobriety in AA. I was terrified of what the future had for me. I drank a couple of times a week, but was working my way to my daily drunks from years gone by.

Praise the Lord, my therapist scared me and I returned to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. On September 25, 2001 I had my last drink of alcohol. A few months later, the house I had lived in for 23 years with my children was sold, and I moved into an apartment. A few weeks later, my daughter got married. The next day, I learned my youngest son was using heroin. I was so tempted to escape it all, but God gave me strength and grace to not drink.

Since then, I have completed a Masters in Social Work, and have done internships with mentally ill addicts and alcoholics. I have such a burden for these people, which God has given me. I am praying for a job with the mentally ill.

All of this is to say that God is in the miracle business, and I am living proof of that.

Trish

 

[cajunlady]

Happy Anniversary Trish,
God is good ALL THE TIME.....God bless....Hugs to you...

 

[HawaiianTropicalDude]

giving up the alcohol is a real challenge when everything hits you.hope the best for you madison.