I did it!! - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

observer · 04-19-2007, 08:11 AM

I went out last night & didn't have a DROP of alcohol!!! But, of course, I was just getting over a very bad strain of the flu. But I'm so proud of myself!!

Rowan · 04-19-2007, 10:13 AM

That's awesome! You'll be that much stronger for the next time.
Did you go to a bar? Be careful!

***Anna*** · 04-19-2007, 10:15 AM

Good work Observer!

But, Rowan is right. I found it too stressful to be in drinking situations when I was newly sober.

observer · 04-19-2007, 10:20 AM

Yes I did... that's where the bands play that I follow. It honestly wasn't a problem last night. I've been drinking a LOT less lately. Last night, I just decided to not drink at all. And I left WHEN my friends left... not AFTER! AND, I didn't stop off at the other bar like I usually do!! BIIIIIG accomplishment!!!

Rowan · 04-19-2007, 10:49 AM

You're right, it is a big accomplishment, and I'm very proud of you. But when you're feeling better, and a bit of time has passed, you might not remember the horrible shape drinking had got you in - and the drink will be right there waiting. I speak from experience. Sobriety is a way of life, and unless you have a legitimate reason to be where alcohol is served, many find it too tempting to be around - in early sobriety and beyond. Take this with a grain of salt, observer; I'm only saying this because I care.

Rowan

Surlyredhead · 04-19-2007, 04:10 PM

I am proud of you too!!!

Fluttering · 04-19-2007, 09:43 PM

Observer

You have a right to be proud of yourself.... you did good.

In our Big Book it says..."there will come a time when we have no defense against the first ddrink...." so tread carefully here....

Have you concidered trying to find some meetings in yourarea? there you will find many tryin to dothis same journey and possibly find some frends that wuld like to hang out and do coffeee or just want ot hangout with.

I ound for me, in early sobreiety, I had to either remain in safe places and/or hang out with others that were on the same journey as I was and it did not take long for me to figure out those fiends that I partied with were not true friends...so I began finding friends that could be there for me in tgood times and in the tough times and share with me their experence strength and hope so that I was able to stick around for a great number of 24 hours.

I hope you come bake often and keep postng and sharing

indigo · 04-20-2007, 12:53 AM

Great going keep on keeping on.

indigo

04-19-2007, 08:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
observer Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA Posts: 35	I did it!! I went out last night & didn't have a DROP of alcohol!!! But, of course, I was just getting over a very bad strain of the flu. But I'm so proud of myself!!

04-19-2007, 10:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Anna* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 22,832	Good work Observer! But, Rowan is right. I found it too stressful to be in drinking situations when I was newly sober. __________________ And I dont know what the future is holding in store I dont know where Im going, Im not sure where I've been There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me My life is worth the living, I dont need to see the end. John Denver

04-19-2007, 04:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Surlyredhead Life is Grand Battleship Champion! Crazy PinBall Champion! Word Lab Champion! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,572	I am proud of you too!!! __________________ Every Saint has a past and every Sinner has a future!

04-19-2007, 09:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fluttering Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fluttering About Posts: 3,408	Observer You have a right to be proud of yourself.... you did good. In our Big Book it says..."there will come a time when we have no defense against the first ddrink...." so tread carefully here.... Have you concidered trying to find some meetings in yourarea? there you will find many tryin to dothis same journey and possibly find some frends that wuld like to hang out and do coffeee or just want ot hangout with. I ound for me, in early sobreiety, I had to either remain in safe places and/or hang out with others that were on the same journey as I was and it did not take long for me to figure out those fiends that I partied with were not true friends...so I began finding friends that could be there for me in tgood times and in the tough times and share with me their experence strength and hope so that I was able to stick around for a great number of 24 hours. I hope you come bake often and keep postng and sharing __________________

04-20-2007, 12:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
indigo Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,928	Great going keep on keeping on. indigo __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

04-19-2007, 10:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rowan Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 12,138	That's awesome! You'll be that much stronger for the next time. Did you go to a bar? Be careful!

04-19-2007, 10:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
observer Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA Posts: 35	Yes I did... that's where the bands play that I follow. It honestly wasn't a problem last night. I've been drinking a LOT less lately. Last night, I just decided to not drink at all. And I left WHEN my friends left... not AFTER! AND, I didn't stop off at the other bar like I usually do!! BIIIIIG accomplishment!!!

04-19-2007, 10:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rowan Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 12,138	You're right, it is a big accomplishment, and I'm very proud of you. But when you're feeling better, and a bit of time has passed, you might not remember the horrible shape drinking had got you in - and the drink will be right there waiting. I speak from experience. Sobriety is a way of life, and unless you have a legitimate reason to be where alcohol is served, many find it too tempting to be around - in early sobriety and beyond. Take this with a grain of salt, observer; I'm only saying this because I care. Rowan

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