Learn something every day
I just spent 3 days out of town surrounded by alcohol and alcoholics drinking alcohol. In the past, I would have been one of those alcoholics. I can't say it was easy not drinking, but I can say I learned a few things. I haven't been sober very long but, I am grateful for the time I have been sober. It seems the alcoholics I used to drink with aren't grateful about anything. As a matter of fact, they are a pretty negative, whiney group of people. I didn't drink with them because in my short time sober I have gained a few gifts. I have been gifted some optimism. I am free in new ways. I have less to worry about. I have met many sober and happy people. I don't want to lose the gifts of sobriety. For the first time, I wanted to stay sober more than I wanted a drink. God bless us all.