Time to pause.
Gratitude is what I feel when I stop to reflect on the fact I’m a sober man.
Gratitude for the fact that I’m no longer hiding from myself and others that I have a problem that I can no longer handle. I had driven myself to the edge of a cliff and had a choice. Thankfully I chose the choice to give up self destruction for self recovery.
Today I pause to remember, be grateful and to continue forward on my current path. It’s a path that is working for me. A path of growth, serenity and honesty.
9 years – November 7, 2011
Fearsome Beard 
Nine year pin! Well done, friend.
my, year 8 passed quickly! HUZZAH, dear fearsome! glad you are still here!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I have the utmost respect for the healing/recovery you have done and continue to do. I read your blog daily, though I comment infrequently. Thanks for all you share. You are an inspiration.
Congrats!!
Congratulations and continued success along your journey!!
Thank you for making choices that make it possible for you to be a valued part of our lives. We love and enjoy your being here. Second chance are real.
Well done !
CONGRATS!!!
Thank you for posting Representative and Senator links. I contacted both with the request of immediate impeachment.