Sobriety Anniversary 3-4-18

Today is my sobriety anniversary. It’s hard to believe it’s been 16 years since finding myself in the back of a police car on my way to jail after a weekend drinking spree. Ironically that infamous day was on a Sunday in 2002. My dad picked me up that day from jail. I’ll never forget that feeling of complete humiliation. It wasn’t until after my dad passed away in 2011 that my mother shared how my dad had been by my side for three days after as I experienced the withdrawals from alcohol. It’s crazy, but the one thing I still remember is my dad feeding me soup. Four days later I was in rehab where I spent the next 28 days in recovery. My life has never been the same.

Every year I usually re-live my story however this year I would like to do something different. Today I’d like to find the gratitude in the strength god has given me to remain sober. My life changed forever that day. My life hasn’t always been easy since then but the good news is I haven’t faced my challenges drunk. It’s been 16 years and I no longer want to re-live the past. That time in my life is over. Today I’ll just wish myself a happy anniversary and continue moving forward.

Sobriety is hard work but it’s possible. My song today is Silver Springs by Fleetwood Mac. I chose this song because my dad was a huge fan of Stevie Nicks. He had the opportunity to meet her many years ago. It was the highlight of his life. Silver Springs is a beautiful song that depicts a love of what could’ve been. Here’s to me and to my dad and to the love that could’ve been if he was still here on this very special anniversary day.

14 thoughts on “Sobriety Anniversary 3-4-18”

oh emm gee! Reading this sent a chill down my skin. What a wonderful way to honor your father by remaining sober. You’re an inspiration and this made me feel joy reading it. 🙂
Congratulations on 16 years worth of a day by day living!

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velmadunkin

March 4, 2018 at 5:40 pm

Thank you so much. It’s funny you say that about my dad. A few days before my dad passed away I asked my dad what I was going to do without him. He said I’d be fine. I asked “what if I start drinking?” He said “you won’t! Don’t do it”. I still remember that day.

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- theacquiescentsoul
  
  March 4, 2018 at 5:43 pm
  
  And there is the mic drop moment!
  That is some deep revelation right there!
  I’m glad I came across it and thank you for sharing it.
  
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- velmadunkin
  
  March 4, 2018 at 5:46 pm
  
  Thank you too ❤️
  
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maybe I’m wrong but I see you as a much stronger woman than I think you give yourself credit for.

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velmadunkin

March 4, 2018 at 8:02 pm

You’re probably right Jim. I am a very strong woman and always have been however somehow I lost my way after my dad passed away. I am slowly but surely gaining that strength back ❤️

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- Jim
  
  March 5, 2018 at 1:07 am
  
  aw sweetie. that’s so easy to do whenever something traumatic like that happens.
  
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- velmadunkin
  
  March 5, 2018 at 1:08 am
  
  It sure is. It’s interesting. I never thought anything would make me fall but I did. We all having a breaking point
  
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