The good life is waiting for you after you are freed from the prison of your own thoughts.

21 Months Alcohol Free

The good life is waiting for you
after you are freed from the prison
of your own thoughts.

I have been sober for 21 months now and
somehow it only feels like I had my last drink
yesterday. I have since found a great apartment,
a part time job in a IT department, which I am
enjoying, it actually gives me somewhere
to go each day. I take courses at the local
community college in computer technology
and I now have a little dog called Ruby as a
pal in the afternoons to play with. So between
work, school, home work and Ruby I have a
full day.

I have not gone to a AA meeting in three months,
so I decided to attend a meeting last night. I was
surprised that I only new 3 people in attendance,
as we were chatting after the meeting, I found out
that many others had returned to drinking and
pill popping.

I no longer have the urge for a drink and attend
many social functions where alcohol is served, I
don't have a problem with that and always stick
to my diet coke. All my co workers and friends
know I am an alcoholic and I am up front about
that fact. I even think it works to my advantage
to let it be known because I am sure someone
would intercede, if I attempted to have a drink
at a weak moment. I follow all that I learned
while going through the veterans substance
abuse program here in Gainesville, Florida.
and I am only a phone call away from my case
manager at the VA (Irma) and Dr Brandt the
hottest looking chick I know . I don't think she
appreciates me calling her that, but I can,
because this is my blog.

I have not entered into a relationship but frequently
date and have a special lady that means a lot to me.

I got my life back and I continue to be a sober
alcoholic Marine veteran. Thanks to all the guys
and gals at the Veterans Hospital in Gainesville,
Florida and to my God.

Author: Alden Morrison

Veterans In Recovery Reunion

The good life is waiting for you
after you are freed from the prison
of your own thoughts.

I attended the 2nd Veterans in Recovery
Reunion in Gainesville, Fl held last weekend.
It was a great fun party, attended by at least
one hundred and fifty veterans in recovery.

BBQ ribs, chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers and
all the trimmings were supplied and enjoyed
by all attending.

It was great to see all the Staff, from Doctors,
Rn's, Case Managers and Health Technicians
all enjoying the results of their hard and
demanding work, 150 sober veterans having
a great time without drugs or alcohol.

It was also great fun to see old friends sober
and drug free, shaking hands, giving and
receiving large hugs, wow, what a great
feeling.

Dan, the ladies man and Lewis, The gold chain
man did all the cooking and what a job. The
rest of the staff made sure all we veterans were
well fed and I must add the deserts were great
and fattening and oh yes, we all enjoyed our soft
drinks.

Two guest speakers were on hand sharing the
despair they had as users, then entering the
Veterans Health System Substance Abuse
Treatment Program, then using the skills
they were taught, their desires, hopes and
successes as Sober Veteran Alcoholics. They
had the Veterans in Recovery Groups total
attention.

Irma, my case manager was there with her
young son already a entrepreneur, you can
actually see the love flowing between Mom
and Son. He can't help but have a great
life with the kind of Mom he has.

Also my favorite Dr. Jennine Brandt was
there, a very professional lady with a big
heart for we Veterans and I might add,
because this is my blog and because I can,
is one hot looking chick.

To All - A Job Well Done and a SPECIAL Thank
You to the Veterans Health System for
helping us salvage our lives, you see a
government can mandate a service, but not
the very real love and care showed us by the
Staff at the Substance Abuse Program,
Veterans Hospital, Gainesville, Fl

Author: A grateful Sober Veteran: Alden Morrison

Respect yourself

The good life is waiting for you
after you are freed from the prison
of your own thoughts.

Be your own person, love yourself.
Don't allow others to drag you down
with there words.

Don't put yourself down and hold
your head up and face the World
One Day at a Time.

God has created us equally, it is
just that some of us realize it later
than others because of our drinking
and drugging.

But now we are sober veterans, so
attack this world with the same
energy we used when we needed a
drink or drug and the world will
cough up what you need and more.
So respect yourself, worship God,
love and help your neighbor and
God will gladly let you stumble
upon your share and much more of
what he has to offer. This ex- Marine
has.

Jesus let me in, this ex-Marine has
served his time in hell.

Author: Alden Morrison

Flexability

No man is ever whipped, until
he quits in his own mind.

You must be able to adapt to any
given situation, that the world
throws at you, without getting
panicky, getting mad or go into a
self pity or blame mode. Keep in
mind that you're reaction to any
given situation results in the state
of your mental attitude (positive
or negative). For we alcoholics
being flexible could mean the
difference in our sobriety.

Author: Alden Morrison

Positive Mental Attitude

No man is ever whipped, until
he quits in his own mind.

A Positive Mental Attitude is the
correct attitude in any given situation,
and is symbolized by such words as
Faith - Integrity - Optimism - Courage -
Initiative - Generosity - Tolerance -
Tact - Kindliness - Good Common
Sense.

Author: Alden Morrison

Veteran's In Recovery

No man is ever whipped, until
he quits in his own mind.

May God Bless all those who walk the
path that has been put in front of us.
The journey of recovery is filled with
discoveries. Some are enlightening,
and some are painful, but we grow
through these discoveries. Just
remember: Don't Pick Up No Matter
What. The Journey will be awesome,
and spiritual growth becomes a way of life.
And as the old saying goes: Today is the
first day of the rest of your life.