11 days sober. I don't miss....
Hangovers
Feeling the need to drink because I feel that ill I can't get through the day sober
Having no money and no food because I've spent all of it on alcohol
Worrying if my friends and family can tell if I've been drinking
Worrying if I've done something bad whilst under the influence
Living in an absolute tip of a flat because I've been too drunk to do any housework and therefore not being able to invite anyone round ever
I just don't miss drinking. My first few days of sobriety were in hospital, and I'm actually glad, because they got me through the initial detox and when I got out, I was ready to fight this thing. I didn't need the crutch of alcohol.
The past couple of mornings I've woke up early, not because I was ill, but because I wanted to. I made myself a coffee, put Channel Four on (UK TV channel) and watched King of Queens, Everyone Loves Raymond and Frasier. Starting the day with a laugh instead of a stiff drink. And I love it!