Hey all. I hope you're enjoying a nice sober day, it sure sounds like it reading through your posts.
I missed posting yesterday as spent most of the day being sick and then sleeping. 4 of the 6 people in our chalet came down with a sickness bug which wasn't pleasant, but I have to say I'm just relieved that for once it wasn't alcohol causing my illness.
Day 13 of sobriety for me and I'm still feeling extremely grateful for it. I've been able to help my sister and her family a great deal today as they were so ill also. It's a great feeling to be dependable and helpful to them.
I can very much relate to the people in this thread who are struggling with negative feelings towards themselves and their past. I think the negative self talk we generate over years of drunken behaviour can be really harmful and it's something I'm definitely trying to work on. I have found Thich Nhat Hanh's books and talks very helpful in showing me how to turn around the way I think about myself. If any of you are interested, you could give these a go to see how they resonate with you:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMoRtJhVoxc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1o1TDuXf-8
Wishing you all a very happy day!