Just checking in
Neo's recent post has inspired me to check in with an update.
A friend asked me yesterday how many days it's been since I've been sober. I had to honestly stop and think, because I couldn't remember the exact number! (Today is Day #112). Just a few weeks ago, I could rattle off that number with no problem...I never thought the day would come so soon when I would have to stop and actually think about it.
I've gone from having strong cravings (especially on the weekends) to absoultely NO cravings at all. I find myself rarely even thinking about alcohol, let alone actually wishing for a taste.
It seems like I've had the key to recovery all along and just had to finally decide to use it.
If said it before and I'll say it again...if this 43 year-old can go from an average of 12-18 beers a day, every day, for several years - down to NONE in nearly four months, then I believe ANYBODY can do it.
I'm so grateful for finding this place and I just hope I can inspire others to keep trying and to never give up hope.