View Poll Results: is the sober life the best life for you ?
yes
128
88.28%
no
17
11.72%
Voters: 145. You may not vote on this poll
Sobriety - is this the life that you were hoping and praying for ? poll
This sums it up for me as well! I see how more aware I am of my true self when sober....the being desiring of growth is driving the ship, not a stunted child.
Yes!
Yes!
Sobriety puts us in place where we can grow emotionally and not be ******** by alcohol. For me, growing is what life is - finding the place of honest relationships and a sense of usefulness to others we love. Impossible when consuming poison daily.
Thanks MM for the post!
Thanks MM for the post!
Well it looks like only about 10 % are not that happy in their sobriety.
Seems about right when we consider that 10 % of the population are unhappy no matter what life brings to them either good or bad.
MM
Seems about right when we consider that 10 % of the population are unhappy no matter what life brings to them either good or bad.
MM
I don't pray. But I do dream. And yeah, this is the life I was dreaming of when I got sober. Didn't happen overnight though. And I still have many more hopes and I think it will get better and better.
Sobriety - is this the life that you were hoping and praying for ?
Such a simple answer for a recovered drunk such as me -- yes.
Life still has some ups and downs - but -
running with the liquid devil seemed to have mainly downs.
MM
Such a simple answer for a recovered drunk such as me -- yes.
Life still has some ups and downs - but -
running with the liquid devil seemed to have mainly downs.
MM
Lol
The only concern I have at the moment, will the bulbs I planted ever sprout or should I replant.
While I don't pray for trouble, any trouble I have today isn't alcohol related.
If, we never faced a hardship, how can we ever appreciate everything good as it occurs.
If my life today is as good as it gets, I'm pretty content with it.
The only concern I have at the moment, will the bulbs I planted ever sprout or should I replant.
While I don't pray for trouble, any trouble I have today isn't alcohol related.
If, we never faced a hardship, how can we ever appreciate everything good as it occurs.
If my life today is as good as it gets, I'm pretty content with it.
I had to go look what the botanist call them
Liatris spicata purple - 20 flower bulbs buy online order now
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: sydney, nsw
Posts: 56
I am finally free of the constant struggle and inevitable failure to 'drink in moderation'.
Phew, 22 years I fought hard to control my drinking and finally we have called a truce and I am getting on with living instead now.
S'all good.
Phew, 22 years I fought hard to control my drinking and finally we have called a truce and I am getting on with living instead now.
S'all good.
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: east coast
Posts: 1,332
Honestly. I just didn't want to die anymore. I had no idea how beautiful life really is. Sober I am constantly surprised at how awesome things are.
Very grateful for my alcoholism and my sobriety
Very grateful for my alcoholism and my sobriety
Too soon to tell. One thing I know, every time I drink I feel like I'm going to die. Even if I enjoy the first 1-2 as soon as the party is over I feel remorse, regret and hopelessness. I can't live with hopelessness anymore.
I voted no because of the title. ..
But then I saw the poll was "is the sober life the life for you". YES!
I feel so much better these days. I am happier and a lot more productive. My life is actually moving forward instead of at a stand still. It took time and hard work, sometimes it felt like I was just spinning my wheels, I will not go back to the way things were.
That said
It's not the life I hopped for or dreamed of. I really thought once I was sober I would be able to do everything I ever dreamed of. No joke , I thought I was going to start doing tumbling so I could do back flips.... Still it's so much better than where I was. Ha and maybe one day I'll get on that backflip thing but today I'm happy with a busy day a good meal and all my memories from the weekend.
But then I saw the poll was "is the sober life the life for you". YES!
I feel so much better these days. I am happier and a lot more productive. My life is actually moving forward instead of at a stand still. It took time and hard work, sometimes it felt like I was just spinning my wheels, I will not go back to the way things were.
That said
It's not the life I hopped for or dreamed of. I really thought once I was sober I would be able to do everything I ever dreamed of. No joke , I thought I was going to start doing tumbling so I could do back flips.... Still it's so much better than where I was. Ha and maybe one day I'll get on that backflip thing but today I'm happy with a busy day a good meal and all my memories from the weekend.
I actually did hope and pray to be sober someday.
Maybe, because many years ago I had heard ones share early on in AA
and I always wanted some of that for myself.
Sobriety and serenity.
MM
interesting -- the poll is running 90% happy in sobriety
this should be of great encouragement for the newcomer
hang in there and don't give up -- it's coming..
Sobriety - is this the life that you were hoping and praying for ? poll
Yes, I truly prayed to someday lead a sober life.
Although, the liquid devil had me in his grip
and deep down inside I thought that I might never escape.
MM
Yes, I truly prayed to someday lead a sober life.
Although, the liquid devil had me in his grip
and deep down inside I thought that I might never escape.
MM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Houston Texas
Posts: 21
No. It's better than it was when I was drinking but sobriety has been lonely, boring and im still full of doubt and resentment. I just don't think ill have the strength to fight these cravings every day for the rest of my life. Unless they invent a way for me to return my brain to how it was before my first drink, I think I'm doomed to a life of relapse.
I'm 42 years old. I drank for over 30 of those. I knew I had a problem but I didn't feel like I was worth saving.
sobriety suits me and I was VERY surprised to learn that. I'm 15 months sober and it astonishes me every day that I actually quit. is this the life I hoped for - no. I'm disabled (mentally and physically), I don't work any more. money is tight and my mood can be difficult to keep stable.
I live for my daughter now. we are rebuilding our relationship and it's the most precious gift I've been given since the day she was born. so yes to both I guess!
sobriety suits me and I was VERY surprised to learn that. I'm 15 months sober and it astonishes me every day that I actually quit. is this the life I hoped for - no. I'm disabled (mentally and physically), I don't work any more. money is tight and my mood can be difficult to keep stable.
I live for my daughter now. we are rebuilding our relationship and it's the most precious gift I've been given since the day she was born. so yes to both I guess!
Is this the sober life I wished for?
Just back from Hawaii and
I would say - yes.
Snorkeling sober was great.
plus
didn't have to take the time
so as to get my buzz on
before entering the water.
Mountainman
Just back from Hawaii and
I would say - yes.
Snorkeling sober was great.
plus
didn't have to take the time
so as to get my buzz on
before entering the water.
Mountainman
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