Just wanted to pop in and say happy sober 2015 !!!!
I had lots of booze flowing left and right all around me the past 3 weeks for the holidays, including free wine tasting in the hotel lobby in Sonoma where I stayed over New Year's eve with my wife and daughter.
I must say my cravings have been lower than ever but I will not lie the thought crossed my mind to have a drink. I quickly 'played the tape forward' and knew that one drink would be too many and 100 drinks would not be enough, and if I had given in I would be back to day zero and feeling gut wrenchingly misreable in so many countless ways including anxiety, anger, depression, remorse, and all the terrible things that come from drinking. Instead I passed and had iced tea and water and Ginger Ales and instead woke up the next day feeling proud, strong, healthy and guilt-free. I know some days can be much easier than others, but I will choose the latter any and every day !!!!! One day at a time I will celebrate 150 days (and 5 months) later this week !!
Always thinking of you all !
-Chris