The #1 reason that I stay sober today is ?
My favorite thing about staying sober is that I take such good care of my dogs and cats. I'm on the ball and notice their behavior and health. I get them to the vet when needed and feed them on time twice a day.
I am constantly rewarded with their love and devotion. My life is peaceful and complete.
I am constantly rewarded with their love and devotion. My life is peaceful and complete.
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#1 reason?
I`m an alcoholic. I`ve played the drink out and don`t want back on the merry- go- around.
Yes, I see the bottles from time to time in the supermarkets and yes I see people seated at the airport bar drinking.
But I know how it ends if I pick up a drink.
It ends with me drunk. The only question is how drunk.
I`m an alcoholic. I`ve played the drink out and don`t want back on the merry- go- around.
But I know how it ends if I pick up a drink.
It ends with me drunk. The only question is how drunk.
I'm happy to say that after 1.5 years sober, "habit" is the main reason. New habits, new coping skills, new willingness to accept life and confront life's problems in a healthy way that allows for personal growth.
Because I'm such an a$$hole when I drink...I can't even stand myself 😖
But also I'm starting to get a glimpse of a whole new perspective on life (one that actually includes other people) and I'm eager to see where it leads. I never want to go back to the state of mind I was in while drinking.
But also I'm starting to get a glimpse of a whole new perspective on life (one that actually includes other people) and I'm eager to see where it leads. I never want to go back to the state of mind I was in while drinking.
The #1 reason that I stay sober today is ?
My wife and I and my best friend and his wife are going to the San Diego Zoo today.
If I was drinking my thoughts for the day would be, where is my next Zoo beer ? Thinking more about drinking than enjoying the animals.
Let us face it -- that was like being married to a booze bottle when we were back in our drinking days.
A nice sober day wished for all,
Bob
If I was drinking my thoughts for the day would be, where is my next Zoo beer ? Thinking more about drinking than enjoying the animals.
Let us face it -- that was like being married to a booze bottle when we were back in our drinking days.
A nice sober day wished for all,
Bob
I stay sober because I feel like I have a chance to be happy today and tomorrow and so on. When I'm in the drinking mode or the druggie mode, a rather negative, not-so-fun mentality just takes over my mind and body.
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Atlanta
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My first reason is indeed just that and I do keep it in mind- really, it makes not drinking ever again a no-brainer. I just had a friend drop dead at 40 (not alcohol related- we do not know why yet) and this soon-to-be-40 yr old is not about to do anything to actively cause my own demise.
That said, the other main reasons?
I have a LIFE again. It is beautiful, I am at peace and I never want to go back to the darkness and all it entailed. Little things, big things, I'm only going to have my pink sky some of the time, but I am grateful for all of it.
I laugh sincerely and often.
I am nicer; my sweet, funny self is back.
I pay attention to you when we talk.
I watch TV and read books and remember all of it.
Things taste good.
Kissing while sober is delightful (and breath is much better).
I run.
I have people I love in, and coming back into, my life.
I could go on- there really are SO many reasons.
That said, the other main reasons?
I have a LIFE again. It is beautiful, I am at peace and I never want to go back to the darkness and all it entailed. Little things, big things, I'm only going to have my pink sky some of the time, but I am grateful for all of it.
I laugh sincerely and often.
I am nicer; my sweet, funny self is back.
I pay attention to you when we talk.
I watch TV and read books and remember all of it.
Things taste good.
Kissing while sober is delightful (and breath is much better).
I run.
I have people I love in, and coming back into, my life.
I could go on- there really are SO many reasons.
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