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The blues without any clues

By David Robbins Sunday, September 13, 2009

It's early Sunday morning. The song lyric "I'm a cowboy on a steel horse I ride. I'm wanted dead or alive. I've seen a million faces and I rocked them all" by Bon Jovi is the musical selection of the day. There's a few voices popping in and out.

 

**warning whining ahead**

 

I am at my weakest point right now. I feel alone and unworthy. I cannot journal what's wrong here. Feel lucky that you all don't have to listen to it.

 

Monday is ECT day. I am ready.

 

The only words of wisdom I have are "keep moving forward." Even though I'm in the mood I am right this minute, I will overcome and become stronger on the other side.

 

Today is a special day. It marks my 19th year anniversary of my sobriety. It is a great day, despite the early whining. I take great pride and joy in knowing that I have come all this way, to this very point. It is a good day indeed.

 

The day I put down the drink was the second beginning of my life. I am grateful. I have learned so much.

 

Keep your feet on the ground, the sun on your face, and the wind at your back.

 

Dave 

19 years
9/13/09 11:48am

Dave - Congrats on your terrific record of sobriety.       It really does take a power stronger than our own to solve the problem.       My brother was in N-A and is now an  advocate for them and counsellor. And a believer in God !

Congratulations again.

 

Don

9/14/09 3:33am

Thanks Don!

 

Dave

9/13/09 12:40pm

Dave,

 

You are amazing. I know that you will overcome your feeling blue. You have overcome so much. Everytime I read your posts, I find myself hoping and wishing that Adam will be able to do the same in his lifetime.

Kathy

9/14/09 3:36am

Kathy,

 

I hope that one day Adam will find his voice and strength to start on a path of recovery.

 

Thank you for the nice comment.

 

Take good care,

 

Dave

Christina Bruni, Health Guide
9/13/09 6:58pm

Hi Dave,

 

Congratulations!

 

Treat yourself to dinner out, or something.  You deserve it.

 

I don't know what's worse: Billy Joel or Bon Jovi.

 

Keep up your cheerful spirit!

 

Cheers,

Christina

9/14/09 3:36am

Thank again Christina.

 

Dave

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By David Robbins— Last Modified: 10/14/10, First Published: 09/13/09