4CShelle

I used to come here a lot back in 2011-2012'ish. It's hard to remember specific time frames sometimes, when I drank so much.

Today, I am 106 day sober from alcohol. I've also quit smoking. I quit drinking when I seemed to have it all: degree, in grad school, a career, new marriage, nice home, car, money in the bank. Except I was so empty inside, I thought of death the last time I drank. I couldn't figure out how to stop this.

What changed for me this time was support. I did not, nor do I now, do this alone. I reach out to others, attend various meetings, and have sober friends. I have a toolbox I am constantly adding to.

Today, I am more excited about a run or an upcoming race, than I ever was about drinking. Life is full now. Life is something to look forward to. It's not perfect . It never will be. I am just better able to manage it because I am sober.

I feel grateful today, for the low I had to reach to get here and for where I am now because of being sober.

Dee74

Welcome back Shelle - I'm glad you're back on track and doing well

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MariahGayle

Congratulation on your sobriety 4CShelle! Enjoy thank you for the post.

Ghostlight1

Very inspiring, thank you.
Welcome back, you're a miracle in the making.

Dave42001

Nice job on 106 days!! Keep up the great work!!

Wishing you the best. Thanks for sharing!

Stronger2017

Welcome back and well done on 106 days👍

SoberCAH

We're delighted to have you (back).

I think our stories are reasonably similar from what you shared in your post.