ButterflyMan

Struggled. I mean really struggled beforehand. Went through the old thought process of wondering if I REALLY have a problem. The fact that I was torturing myself over not drinking reminded me that I do. Drank diet Coke all night. Eventually it got to the end of the night and I witnessed this guy who had been hammering the vodka all night falling about. He was loud and insulting everyone without meaning to. That used to be me. I'm back home now and don't need to worry about how I'll feel tomorrow. My life isn't great just now and I'm pretty lonely but happy I'm managing to stay strong. If I can conquer this addiction I truly believe my life will start to get better on its own. I'm very thankful I found this place, coming here and reading other people's stories aswell as my own reminds me that it's just not worth throwing my life and health away.

Hudstar

Dude, I've posted here about the very same feelings tonight. Well done. Some nights are better than the others, but you know what you need to do and you're doing it.

In it together, mate.

CarolD

When I started my sober journey....I did have to make a lot of changes...
first was connecting to AA where I found new sober friends ...

Glad you came home sober ...

lushly

Good for you on the night. I hope you don't have to stay sober alone.

LaFemme

As I was leaving my party tonight a woman approached me and the couple I was talking to...she was definitely tipsy and we were all a little uncomfortable...so nice no to be in those shoes anymore.

Congrats on coming home sober!

Beebizzy

Excellent job - the struggle was worth it. Wise, also, to note that the struggle was a red flag in the first place.

Good luck to you,
BB

checkmate1

I was at a gig all night last night beer a plenty. I did not want, crave or even had a second thought about having a drink. It's hard at first because we get in a habit. Once we break that habit it soon becomes routine not to drink. I myself am more self confident and trust my judgement and feel in control when I'm sober and I like it. Alcohol took these things away from me.

foodie1

This is inspirational, thanks so much for posting and really great job on staying true to your sober self!!