My 30 day chip

How fitting that today I received my 30 day chip, and when I came home I could no longer find my 24 hour chip. I suppose it had served it's purpose. While my month chip is very significant to me, it carries even more weight than I could have prepared myself for. This chip previously belonged to my sponsor when she was first 30 days sober. She passed this to me tonight to give me strength. That is the fellowship of AA.

30 days, 30th Birthday - Coming OUT sober

My 30th Birthday is around the corner. And this year I have already gifted myself a reason to be celebratory every day, for the rest of my life.

30 days ago I began a path of recovery. The start of a healthier and sober version of myself, someone I could look in the mirror each morning and be proud of. My problem drinking can't be compared to any others, but it was just that, a problem. 30 days ago I woke in a deep hangover and decided enough was enough. That day I attended my first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. I spoke to only two people about my intentions that day, my best friend Eugene and my girlfriend Heather. I was unnecessarily terrified, everyone was warm & welcoming. From that point till now I've been attending meetings, found a great sponsor, and am embracing the fellowship of my fellow alcoholics. I've regained a sense of self worth and with each day that passes I'm growing stronger.

In the past 30 days I've connected with family, old friends, made new friends, attended concerts, read more, been eating healthier, exercised more, got an amazing new job, and restarted practicing yoga & meditation. This is just the beginning for me. I'm going to kick off 30 in a fiercely healthy way. I look forward to reintroducing myself to my friends & family again as I continue this journey.

As for my birthday, I'm not making a big fuss out of it this year. Just a simple (but delicious) sober* brunch in Boulder. 11am, Sunday October 26th at The Walnut Cafe. If you can come celebrate with me I would be thrilled to share your company. High fives and hugs will be accepted. Rub good juju on my 30-day-chip. (I can't wait to pick up tonight at my meeting.)

Thank you to everyone who has supported me, and waited so patiently throughout the years for me to finally grow up. <3 aubree="" p="">