inthekeyofg

This sums it up for me as well! I see how more aware I am of my true self when sober....the being desiring of growth is driving the ship, not a stunted child.

Yes!

Mountainmanbob

Well it looks like only about 10 % are not that happy in their sobriety.

Seems about right when we consider that 10 % of the population are unhappy no matter what life brings to them either good or bad.

MM

bigsombrero

I don't pray. But I do dream. And yeah, this is the life I was dreaming of when I got sober. Didn't happen overnight though. And I still have many more hopes and I think it will get better and better.

Mountainmanbob

Sobriety - is this the life that you were hoping and praying for ?

Such a simple answer for a recovered drunk such as me -- yes.

Life still has some ups and downs - but -
running with the liquid devil seemed to have mainly downs.

MM

CAPTAINZING2000

Lol

The only concern I have at the moment, will the bulbs I planted ever sprout or should I replant.

While I don't pray for trouble, any trouble I have today isn't alcohol related.
If, we never faced a hardship, how can we ever appreciate everything good as it occurs.

If my life today is as good as it gets, I'm pretty content with it.

Soberpotamus

What bulbs did you plant, Captain?

I'm planting stargazer lily bulbs today. *fingers crossed* My first time planting actual bulbs

CAPTAINZING2000

I had to go look what the botanist call them


Liatris spicata purple - 20 flower bulbs buy online order now

Soberpotamus

They are interesting, and I don't think ever seen those before.

I do hope they come up for you.

restlessanon

I am finally free of the constant struggle and inevitable failure to 'drink in moderation'.
Phew, 22 years I fought hard to control my drinking and finally we have called a truce and I am getting on with living instead now.
S'all good.

happybeingme

Honestly. I just didn't want to die anymore. I had no idea how beautiful life really is. Sober I am constantly surprised at how awesome things are.

Very grateful for my alcoholism and my sobriety

Tang

Too soon to tell. One thing I know, every time I drink I feel like I'm going to die. Even if I enjoy the first 1-2 as soon as the party is over I feel remorse, regret and hopelessness. I can't live with hopelessness anymore.

Axiom

I voted no because of the title. ..

But then I saw the poll was "is the sober life the life for you". YES!

I feel so much better these days. I am happier and a lot more productive. My life is actually moving forward instead of at a stand still. It took time and hard work, sometimes it felt like I was just spinning my wheels, I will not go back to the way things were.

That said

It's not the life I hopped for or dreamed of. I really thought once I was sober I would be able to do everything I ever dreamed of. No joke , I thought I was going to start doing tumbling so I could do back flips.... Still it's so much better than where I was. Ha and maybe one day I'll get on that backflip thing but today I'm happy with a busy day a good meal and all my memories from the weekend.

Mountainmanbob

Sorry about the mix up with the questions asked here.
I actually did hope and pray to be sober someday.
Maybe, because many years ago I had heard ones share early on in AA
and I always wanted some of that for myself.
Sobriety and serenity.
MM

interesting -- the poll is running 90% happy in sobriety
this should be of great encouragement for the newcomer
hang in there and don't give up -- it's coming..

Mountainmanbob

Sobriety - is this the life that you were hoping and praying for ? poll

Yes, I truly prayed to someday lead a sober life.
Although, the liquid devil had me in his grip
and deep down inside I thought that I might never escape.

MM

gaffo

I give thanks every day.

MIRecovery

The last year and a half have not been the life I wanted because of my daughter's illness and death but I will be eternally great full for going through some very dark days sober

Angie247

This sober life is so much better than the life I had when drinking. No comparison. I have lots of hopes and dreams to fulfill and I can't do them while still drinking.

emilycrystal

No. It's better than it was when I was drinking but sobriety has been lonely, boring and im still full of doubt and resentment. I just don't think ill have the strength to fight these cravings every day for the rest of my life. Unless they invent a way for me to return my brain to how it was before my first drink, I think I'm doomed to a life of relapse.

chickippo

I'm 42 years old. I drank for over 30 of those. I knew I had a problem but I didn't feel like I was worth saving.

sobriety suits me and I was VERY surprised to learn that. I'm 15 months sober and it astonishes me every day that I actually quit. is this the life I hoped for - no. I'm disabled (mentally and physically), I don't work any more. money is tight and my mood can be difficult to keep stable.

I live for my daughter now. we are rebuilding our relationship and it's the most precious gift I've been given since the day she was born. so yes to both I guess!

Mountainmanbob

Is this the sober life I wished for?
Just back from Hawaii and
I would say - yes.
Snorkeling sober was great.
plus
didn't have to take the time
so as to get my buzz on
before entering the water.
Mountainman