Here's what I'm proud of today... - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

HeavyJ · 01-12-2009, 11:17 AM

I had one last family Christmas this past weekend.
I'm proud because my family knows I stopped drinking because it was a problem.
I'm proud because I watched them all drinking all night, and I didn't have the temptation I would have in the past.
I'm proud because I saw some of them choosing to drink a water or soda between drinks (I tell myself My decision has had something to do with this)
Most of all, I'm proud because I was not the loudest, I was not the funniest, I WAS the sober one, and I woke up feeling great.

Most of all, I'm proud because I had a great time and I did not need any booze to help me.

Hope you all had great Holiday's! and I hope you felt proud about yourself for something..

Heavy

shanman422 · 01-12-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavyJ

Most of all, I'm proud because I was not the loudest, I was not the funniest, I WAS the sober one, and I woke up feeling great.

I too had a great time this holiday season and am very Thankful for my sobriety. I'm only 12 weeks in, but so very happy and proud to be who I am today! I'm still growing in my recovery, but people like you and I remind me every day that I can do this, and so can you!

Congratulations!

Jomey · 01-12-2009, 11:29 AM

Well done Heavy! I'm proud of you! Jomey

Fubarcdn · 01-12-2009, 11:29 AM

I am a newb and I am dreading the first social ocassion where I am the only one not drinking. You have given me some hope that I can make it through it only slightly scarred.

chiynita · 01-12-2009, 12:08 PM

Sounds awesome. And I am really glad you are back with all that postive sharing.
Keep it up.

KindBird · 01-12-2009, 12:21 PM

Thanks for this thread. You do have a lot to be proud of. Thank you for sharing it with the forum..

For me I am just proud that day one is behind me and I think I learned something from the 45 days of sobriety I had at the end of 2008.

Bamboozle · 01-12-2009, 12:42 PM

Hello, Heavy!

Glad you had fun and that you're doing well.

IO Storm · 01-12-2009, 12:44 PM

Congrats on your sober time HJ..

I am proud of you too.

IO

weekendbinger · 01-12-2009, 12:49 PM

Heavy,

It's a wonderful feeling isn't it???? Great job on staying strong and staying sober.

I also had my first successful weekend. I wasn't sure if I could have fun without alcohol.....but I did....just like you!!! And what a great feeling to wake up without a hangover, without regret, with energy and feeling good. Keep it up and keep us posted!!!

allport · 01-12-2009, 01:40 PM

That is so impressive, not that you didnt drink (which is impressive by itself).

The fact that you feel good about the party and can recognise the progress you have made is so major.

I am so jealous of you (in a nice way).

01-12-2009, 11:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
HeavyJ Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 323 Blog Entries: 2	Here's what I'm proud of today... I had one last family Christmas this past weekend. I'm proud because my family knows I stopped drinking because it was a problem. I'm proud because I watched them all drinking all night, and I didn't have the temptation I would have in the past. I'm proud because I saw some of them choosing to drink a water or soda between drinks (I tell myself My decision has had something to do with this) Most of all, I'm proud because I was not the loudest, I was not the funniest, I WAS the sober one, and I woke up feeling great. Most of all, I'm proud because I had a great time and I did not need any booze to help me. Hope you all had great Holiday's! and I hope you felt proud about yourself for something.. Heavy

01-12-2009, 11:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jomey Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hicktown, PA Posts: 1,111	Well done Heavy! I'm proud of you! Jomey __________________ "I take the day for what it's worth and do the best I can" - Johnny McEvoy

01-12-2009, 12:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
chiynita Cheeseburger in Paradise ;oP Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 8,576 Blog Entries: 25	Sounds awesome. And I am really glad you are back with all that postive sharing. Keep it up. __________________

01-12-2009, 12:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bamboozle Watch out...it'll fool ya! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Underwater Posts: 2,600 Blog Entries: 9	Hello, Heavy! Glad you had fun and that you're doing well. __________________ Hmm....I got nothin'.

01-12-2009, 12:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
IO Storm IO Storm Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 14,068 Blog Entries: 1	Congrats on your sober time HJ.. I am proud of you too. IO __________________ "God holds me still in the eye of the Storm"

01-12-2009, 11:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fubarcdn Resident Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,506	I am a newb and I am dreading the first social ocassion where I am the only one not drinking. You have given me some hope that I can make it through it only slightly scarred.

01-12-2009, 12:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
KindBird Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 671	Thanks for this thread. You do have a lot to be proud of. Thank you for sharing it with the forum.. For me I am just proud that day one is behind me and I think I learned something from the 45 days of sobriety I had at the end of 2008.

01-12-2009, 12:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
weekendbinger Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 176	Heavy, It's a wonderful feeling isn't it???? Great job on staying strong and staying sober. I also had my first successful weekend. I wasn't sure if I could have fun without alcohol.....but I did....just like you!!! And what a great feeling to wake up without a hangover, without regret, with energy and feeling good. Keep it up and keep us posted!!!

01-12-2009, 01:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
allport Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: north yorkshire, england Posts: 1,477	That is so impressive, not that you didnt drink (which is impressive by itself). The fact that you feel good about the party and can recognise the progress you have made is so major. I am so jealous of you (in a nice way). __________________ 'Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too' Douglas Adams

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