Time

Drinking takes away time. Sobriety takes time.

Without sobriety

Without sobriety I end up a dismal statistic and a tear in the eye of a loved one.  That just ain't gonna happen.

More than enough

I am about ready to turn it all over to God. My best decisions have got me where I am today. I need to be where God wants me not where I think I need to be. His grace and blessings have always been more than enough.

Who am I?

Nice to meet me said I. About a year after I quit drinking I had the courage and clarity to get to know myself. That was the toughest part of recovery. It is also the reason I am still enjoying sobriety seventeen years later.
The bottle has a habit of keeping us in the dark about everything.

Swagger

A little swagger goes a long way. However, that 'way' is usually the wrong direction.  My mouth and poor judgement can no longer be blamed on heavy drinking. Sobriety is a great way to live but it is certainly not a cure all. Maybe I'm not as perfect as I think.

Thankful

Extremely thankful for sobriety and having no desire what so ever to take a drink. Everything else just seems to fall in place when alcohol is no longer around.

Serene Scene

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