My daughter has asked me to give her her chip for her 1st year of sobriety. The problem I'm having is writing a speech. I know it doesn't have to be just about her, more about the program and to sow newcomers it works. I have no idea what to say?? Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you for everyone's support, I was a wreck but made it through LOL
Can you talk to her sponsor at AA or other program she uses? You might get some good ideas of meaningful things that others have said. You could also incorporate comments from the sponsor her/himself.
Congratulations to your daughter! you must be so proud.
If you Google your very question, there are lots of ideas and even YouTube videos of people giving them. Just type "One year sobriety speech" into Google. Tons came up.
I just glanced through and it's all very similar to what the moms below suggested. Just how proud you are of your daughter. Most people seem to wing it more than anything, and end up crying - I think it's more about support and just recognizing their achievement and saying how much you will support in the future. And how proud :)
Congratulations to your daughter!
What an achievement.
What does her one year of sobriety mean to you?
Take out the 'target audience'.
What has changed with you? Her?
What is now different?
What was her last drink/use like for everyone?
What have you all learned?
Maybe start with these questions and then modify it for your speech?
Good luck!
Talk about how proud you are of your daughter, the growth you have seen in her in the last year, the courage she had to admit her problem, seek help and conquer her addiction. Talk about her future and all the great things that are in store for her and how the qualities she has portrayed in the last year will serve her well as she moves on with the rest of her life.
Just a few sentences. They don't really want to know anything personal. Just a great job, you've grown so much, love you a lot, etc...
You don't have to give a "speech". Just tell her from your heart how proud you are of her sobriety, what a lovely (joyful, special, etc.) person she has become in this last year. Then you promise to support her in this journey of life even if it becomes challenging. Her sobriety will help the newcomer. Your job is to love and help her. Short and sweet and honest is all that counts. A slogan "KISS" Keep it Simple Sweetheart.
I would say, stick to the things about her and her sobriety that stand out to you. What are the biggest changes you have noticed in her? She might need to hear it too. I think this is an awesome opportunity to encourage her as well and show your support to her. One thing my mom has said before is how important it is in life to be "thinking clearly" "Crystal clear thinking" gets clouded by alcohol, drugs, untreated mental illness. When we are thinking clearly, we are present and ready to make changes in our lives to be happier and handle stress effectively.
