Sanantoniosober

How I feel has nothing to do with how much I drank last night.

zjw

thats for sure. If i wake up sore and tired its because i exercised too hard the prior day no becuase i drank like a fish the night before. Its not because i'm unhealhty its not because I ate garbage food or poisoned myself with drugs and alcohol.

I dont wake up each morning wishing the snooze button on the alarm clock was a revolver. I dont even use an alarm clock anymore.

SoberCAH

This is a great topic.

The best part of being sober for me is the ability to live a normal life.

I have more fun than the law should allow.

And, yes, I am truly grateful for this gift from God.

NYCDoglvr

Peace of mind. It took a good decade to reach the point where default is a quiet mind but it's a treasure beyond belief.

Soberwolf

I love being sober

ru12

One of my favorite things is just being able to drive anywhere at anytime.

Also stars... Walking my dog at night and noticing the stars...

Hevyn

It's wonderful to be free of it. So happy you're doing well, Sanantonio.

FLCamper

One of my favorite things is knowing that if my son needs me in the middle of the night I will be able to help him.

Turtle82

Riding, relaxing on and being vitalized by a pink cloud that I couldn't even see let alone get on when drinking. Joy in the blessings, no matter how big or small, and a life filled with gratitude.

Jcksmth

The bags under my eyes are getting smaller, the deep down happiness I know my partner is feeling that I'm not drinking, not waking up in the night desperate for water and a pee, going to sleep quickly and feeling rested in the day, the extra cash in my bank account. This is a few from my first week of being sober, and hopefully many more too come.

Midton

Someone coming to my house unexpectedly and I don't have to hide the alcohol under the sofa and then having to speak to them and feeling that they know I'm drinking in the afternoon.

Answering the phone after a certain time is similar.

It was just so embarrassing and a kick in the guts of my self-esteem.

Maestro

Being able to read a book or a magazine. Or even want to read!

Ninjaturtle

Wow. I'm On day 7 and a clear conscience ain't too shabby.