> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://lisaromerodugal.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # My Greatest Gift - URL: https://lisaromerodugal.com/blog/my-greatest-gift/ - Published: 2019-07-15T14:13:22.000Z - Updated: 2019-07-15T14:13:22.000Z - Author: Lisa Romero Dugal - Tags: life, alcoholics anonymous, believe in yourself, gratitude, imagine believe achieve, inspiration, life with lisa, recovery, sobriety, to thine own self be true, #wordpress On the morning of **July 15, 2013**, I made an easy decision - NO MORE. However, I was very upfront with my family that I was making no promises on the longevity of my decision. I certainly hadn't planned on **SIX** years. But God had other plans. I surrendered. One day at a time, here I am celebrating **SIX** years of sobriety. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_9522.jpg) I knew where my answer lied. Alcoholics Anonymous. Relapse became part of my story after **17** years of sobriety. Now I'm proud to say that recovery is part of my daily life. **By the grace of God.** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_9518.jpg) My heart is filled with **gratitude** for everything recovery has given me. - **Stronger marriage**: Steven knows my truth. Everything. We walk side by side. Through it all. *Together. Stronger.* - **Stronger family dynamic:** We've all had our trials. And like my marriage, we've walked through life together. Sobriety gave us the tools and resources. Every step of the way. *Together. Stronger.* - **Healthier relationships:** There are healthy relationships and there are relationships that are best to walk away from. It's hard and it's painful. But the relationships I have today are filled with unconditional love. *Together. Stronger.* - **The fellowship of AA is worldwide.** It's a **WE** program. We are never alone. We are each others support system every step of the way. *Together. Stronger.* - **Freedom**: The only dependence I rely on is God. If I truly surrender to His will, everything else falls into place. *Together. Stronger. He gives me strength.* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_9525.jpg) Sobriety truly is the easier, softer way. Facing life on life's terms can be quite a challenge. Together, it **IS** possible. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_9519.jpg) Sobriety has given me the capability to be the best version of myself. It's given me the ability to hold my head high, living an honest life. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_9520.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_9517.jpg) I know the destruction of alcohol. I know the freedom of sobriety. Today I choose **sobriety.** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/8db54f14-8a36-4b17-9329-8441b40f2a0b.jpg) I pray that if you are facing a demon, you will follow your heart and trust the process. It's not always easy, but the rewards are abundant. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_9524-1.jpg) ***Imagine with all your mind \~ Believe with all your heart \~ Achieve with all your might*** *Life With Lisa* 💕 ## From the Life With Lisa years 8 comments, as they were left on lifewithlisa.org. 1. **theacquiescentsoul** July 15, 2019 Thank you, so much for sharing this! 1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa July 15, 2019 Thank you for reading! 2. **ksbeth** July 15, 2019 Beautiful- congratulations 1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa July 15, 2019 Thank you! 3. **lifewithlane14** July 15, 2019 Congratulations my friend! Thanks for sharing your story 🦋🌞🌻 1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa July 15, 2019 Thank you! 4. **Jody** July 15, 2019 You are an amazingly strong woman Lisa. Congratulations and thanks for your stories and inspiration! 1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa July 15, 2019 Thank you so much!