Celebrating 2 years, with gratitude

I wish I knew at day one of sobriety the peace and support I would find at two years of sobriety, because it could have helped me so much more in the beginning. What started out as only enough bravery to tell my husband, and a heavy mask of fear as I entered my first AA meeting...has turned into more than enough confidence to tell all of my family and friends, internet strangers on my blog, and old high school friends on Facebook, because NOW I AM PROUD. Now I walk with my head high and am not afraid to say I am a recovering alcoholic.

I know there is no shame in being an alcoholic, but there is great achievement in living in sobriety.

I couldn't have done it without my Higher Power. He gave me the strength to get through this.

The cards, emails, voicemail and AA related trinkets I received on Thursday for my 2 year anniversary blew me away, and made me so grateful for my friends I have here on this earth, and the God I have up in Heaven.

I guess this would be a great time to pay it forward. If you are thinking you need to quit drinking, don't be afraid. Know you aren't alone. And know that one day this can be something you are proud to admit you overcame.

My life is so much better in sobriety.