Originally Posted by
calichris 
Since I quit drinking I have:
- Been so much more connected to my family
- Read much more
- Taken up new hobbies like flying remote control quadcopters with hd cameras (a lot of fun)!
- Have an overall better appreciation of nature and the "little things" in life
- Played better tennis
- The good list goes on and on...
Since I quit drinking I have:
- Played on the floor with my two year old and enjoyed myself
- Listened to another persons story with genuine interest in what they said
- Answered the phone when my brother called me instead of sending it to voicemail
- Thanked my mother for a box of toys she sent my son instead of ignoring her
- Resolved a major issue at work without screaming and anger
- Tackled some outstanding bills instead of shoving them in a corner hoping they would go away
- Planned a Good Friday full of Easter activities for my son and family - none of which include drinking
So grateful to be sober. I hope that anyone still suffering can see these lists and know that this gift of sobriety is here for anyone willing to grasp it. It does get better.