After years of drug/alcohol abuse and failed attempts to stop our son made the decision to enter a clinic last year and later a safehouse. As part of his therapy he took up running through the city and dunes.
Six months later he entered his first 1/2 marathon and now 6 weeks later he finished the Rotterdam Marathon in 4:20:32. We are so very pround of him and the difficult road to recovery that he has had to take.
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Congratulations to him! What a great result.
He is the hero of his own life. And you are the hero of yours.
Congratulations. Here is something I wrote. Feel free to share. If it helps just one person it is a victory!
What happens when you take a bottle away from a drunken horse thief?
During a period in my life, I had been known to partake in alcohol. At first it was fun and then it took over my life. During ever waking hour of the day all my thoughts were geared towards when I was able to have that first drink. I lost possessions, jobs, but worst of all family and kids. When I finally hit bottom, I decided it was time to make changes in my attitude and way of life.
I started hanging around with people that had the same problems. People that understood where I was coming from and could relate to my pain and suffering.
At first things seemed wonderful just on the idea that I had finally quit drinking. However those feeling of euphoria started to fade when troubles arose. Why were these things happening to me? Why were these troubles and situations not being resolved? Heck I quit drinking things should be better! The smile evaporated and feelings of despair settled back in.
My conclusion was if this is sobriety you could have it. Might as well be drunk.
I went through this cycle several times in my life. Pick myself up. Fall back down.
On January 25, 1997 I woke up in Detox with my head stuck over a 5-gallon pail full of vomit.
This time I seeked out people that weren’t just sober but had a shine in their eyes and zest for life. When I found them, I stuck to them like a “Bear to Honey”.
They showed me that I had not made changes in my attitude and way of life. All I had done was put a cork in the bottle. Whenever problems arose I was still making the same decisions. Negativity and the “Poor Me” attitude were still present. They taught me that problems and perils were not going to disappear in life just because I quit drinking. I still had that “Stinkin’ Thinkin’” going on.
Today when life throws a curve ball at me I take it all in stride. I have learnt not to make decisions on emotions and feelings. That is not to say that I disregard them. It is important to recognize them because they are real. Facts can even be deceiving. I push forward to the truth of the matter and make a decision upon that. A case in point is that the fact is my wife left me. The truth is that I made of had something to do with that. I choose to take responsibility for my actions and no one else.
So you may ask me what do you have when you take a bottle away from a drunken horse thief? Answer. A horse thief.
Things don’t change if things don’t change.
Dave McMillan
I've had a colorful past myself. Never be ashamed in the long run what short term sets you back. You'll always see life a little differently than others. You'll have more empathy and compassion.
Congrats to you guys. You must be proud as well you should. I know I am, just hearing your good news. Take care all.
God Bless!
That a great story Xyros. All the best of luck to you and your family.
Congratulations! Over and over!--Bill
Van Harte Gefeliciteerd !
That is wonderful news. All I can say is God Bless You All.
Great news. Strength and happiness to all.
Sam
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I wish the best for your son. And a healing for you.
That is so damn fantastic. Congrats.
congrats!
Fantastic effort all round. So very well done
It does our hearts so good to hear this. I can just imagine how proud y'all must be. Congratulations all around!
This is great news! Congratulations!
I am moved by your very brief matter-of-fact story. Thank you for letting "strangers" know of such great, amazing news.
Steve
I went into drug rehab in January of 1975 and have been clean ever since. Then I kicked cigarettes in 1991. My heart goes out to all who beat those demons. Congrats to him and much happiness to all of the family.
Congratulations!
A son is someone we love more than ourselves. Nice to read your news
In a world full of grim, attritional news, this is a heartwarming story. Here's hoping that his future and your future are trouble-free from now on.
We'd like to thank everyone for their kind words of support and for sharing their experiences. After several years keeping the secret it feels good to share positive news with the family, friends and through the blog.
🏆 Thank you 🥇
Congratulations. Yes, it is a very difficult track to get off the drugs. Nice that he took op running.
Congratulations to him and the family i know it hurts having the same problem with my Daughter and still trying,finding bad guidance from my ex fortunately i do have the social workers on my side
Regards Pedro
Xyros,
I'm very glad to hear your good message. Thanks for you everybody, that have been in connection to it, especially your son. May God please bless him graciously! And other
family-member also.
- Jay from the North
That's really great news !!
felicitaciones!!!! por los hijos todo!!!
Awesome. Best wishes to your son and everyone.
Though I live in the States, I have family in the Netherlands and have an AA meeting I attend in Wassenaar when I visit.
Onward,
Ian M
AA 4/25/17
ODAAT
Toutes mes sincères Félicitations à votre fils, you're a wonderful family !!
-Did
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