Jewel, so good to see you here and beginning your sober life today. You know I've been right where you are too many times.
Next week I will have four months sober! But, it started with that first day. I don't think I really believed it would stick until I had about a week. It's scary and hard because your AV is going to have lots of great excuses and reasons why today doesn't have to be day one. I think it helps to refuse to listen to it at all. The first sign of a whisper and you just shove the thought away. Yell at it if it helps. Or cry, or both.
There is nothing better than sober life. You are on the cusp of a wonderful experience. It gets so, so much easier. Get a good plan. Think of all the things that help and do them all every day. Become your own best friend, mom and counselor. Be really good to you.
Lots of love and prayers for your journey!
