garsh

I have been sober now for 19 days (*****!!) This might seem obvious, but I've had an epiphony. I used to use the excuse that I drank because, dammit, life is hard!! What I realize now, is that it's a lot harder when I drink.

I've lived the last 19 days without guilt, hangovers, lying, rationalizing, or crying. It hasn't been "easy", but it's been a whole lot better than dealing with the sh*t that comes along with drinking.

I can finally hold my head up high and be proud of myself.

trytrytry

that's awesome. i used to think the same as well. i think homer simpson called beer the "cause and solution to all life's problem's". not to over analyze but in hindsight what i thought was helping was hurting. it's a cyclical thing. for every perceived benefit came a handful of problems and literal "headaches" the next day. good for you and keep it up.

(i can't believe i quoted homer simpson)

garsh

Thanks for the support! There are pearls of wisdom to be found in Homer Simpson- that one is classic!

CarolD

and the best is yet to be! Absolutely!!

Tally

Congratulations!!! Am so pleased for ya!! Keep up the good work, you should be really proud of yourself!

Justme57

Thats AWESOME Garsh! Goodonya !

( btw goodonya is high praise indeed from an Aussie ) LOL just in case you were wondering !

HUGX
Lee

Pernell Johnson

Yes, that is awesome and the best is yet to come. Life is not a bowl of cherries but it is worth living. The solution to life's problems come from within. If you are gentl with yourself and search your heart, the solution will come. I have evidence and so do you that solutions are not found in a can or a bottle. Relief, and it is temporary and mostly an illusion of relief. Try to remain abstinent and apply yourself to yourself, how wonderful you will find it to be. Then and only then can you say that you have evidence, the same evidence that I have. Prayer works, it changes things, self-reflection works, it begins the process.

brigid

I just had a little dance! That was so nice to read!

Yay,
lots of love,
brigid

TRISH1011

Congratulations Garsh....great to be able to hold your head up high isn't it )

Hugs
Trish
(11th Day Sober)

Pick-a-name

Garsh.......right you are!!! Keep up the GREAT work!