Finally Breaking Into Orbit

[kramermjo]

I've waited a long time to write this. I signed up for SROL exactly three years ago. I've struggled hard with chronic relapse, putting together anywhere from a few weeks to a few months if lucky. Now I have five months and one week and I've decided it's time to declare success! I can't say I never have any thoughts of drinking but the ones I do have have receeded far into the background and I'm working on rebuilding a life. I start the volunteer training soon and look forward to being both a f2f facilitator and an online meeting helper.
Before I came to SMART I had already given up a crack cocaine addiction and that is now roughly 7 years in my past. I count this part of my success also. I understand this is supposed to be self management but I am infinitely grateful to the people on this site who have encouraged me to never give up. This especially means the people in chat and online meetings and the people on the forums. I couldn't have done it without you! Thanks!
Mike (kramer)

[curly_sue]

Great job Kramer, keep up the good work.

[momrox]

Hey kramer,

Thanks so much for this post, it's wonderful to read of your successes both recent and past.

And it's very exciting to hear that you'll be starting the volunteer training soon, and plan to volunteer in the F2F world and also here online!




Thank you!

[Topazblue]

Brilliant Kramer! Good luck with the volunteer training

[trailmoose]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AlbertaSam]

Way to go, and congrats. You deserve a bunch of flowers

[Gordon1]

Fantastic Kramer!!!

Good on you ad so very well done weathering the storms

[leo4068]

Great job Kramer.

[Questor7]

Kramer, I'm so happy for you. What a great success. Smart will be very fortunate to have you as a f2f faci and as an online meeting helper. WTG Kramer.
warmly

q7

[Shelby1957]

great work, kramer! You have been an inspiration to me and I can see you inspiring a lot of others in your future! Congratulations!

[LMR555]

Congrats to you, Mike to your ongoing successes! You are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing!!



Lorrie

[df2]

What a great thing to read today, congratulations Mike!

[FabulousGina]

Thank you.