Where I am at, 6 months later
mergirl
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Where I am at, 6 months later
I just realized I hit my 6 month mark Sunday, go me
For those of you just considering sobriety, let me tell you I feel great! I was petrified that I couldn't quit. I truly believed I would never have fun again. I thought I would lose all of my friends. All of that was b.s.. Every fear I had about quitting was the drunk in me telling me fibs. I have been on vacation in yellowstone, being sober only made it so much better. I have been to Vegas and had a blast. 2 of my closest friends followed my lead and took the sobriety plunge (which in itself is a nice reward). I don't miss the mooches that only came around for free liquor, and I have met amazing people who are living sober. I go to dinner, and parties, and the beach, all without a beer in my hand, and it is wonderful. I have had some pain, and some fear to experience sober, and it was a trip! I am grateful for ALL of my un-numbed emotions and the coping skills I am gaining.
I started at age 14. I quit at age 42. That's 2/3 of my life drunk and drugging, all of my adult life. It's time now for me to grow up, spiritually and emotionally. I am now heading towards a life more authentic, where I am in control. Don't be afraid to join me o.k.? Sobriety really and truly is lovely if you give it a chance. It beats being controlled by a substance hands down.
Sorry, just needed to add THANK YOU SR. You people truly rock and have changed my life xoxoxoxoxoxooxox
For those of you just considering sobriety, let me tell you I feel great! I was petrified that I couldn't quit. I truly believed I would never have fun again. I thought I would lose all of my friends. All of that was b.s.. Every fear I had about quitting was the drunk in me telling me fibs. I have been on vacation in yellowstone, being sober only made it so much better. I have been to Vegas and had a blast. 2 of my closest friends followed my lead and took the sobriety plunge (which in itself is a nice reward). I don't miss the mooches that only came around for free liquor, and I have met amazing people who are living sober. I go to dinner, and parties, and the beach, all without a beer in my hand, and it is wonderful. I have had some pain, and some fear to experience sober, and it was a trip! I am grateful for ALL of my un-numbed emotions and the coping skills I am gaining. I started at age 14. I quit at age 42. That's 2/3 of my life drunk and drugging, all of my adult life. It's time now for me to grow up, spiritually and emotionally. I am now heading towards a life more authentic, where I am in control. Don't be afraid to join me o.k.? Sobriety really and truly is lovely if you give it a chance. It beats being controlled by a substance hands down.
Sorry, just needed to add THANK YOU SR. You people truly rock and have changed my life xoxoxoxoxoxooxox
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at sobriety wooooooo!!!
7 on six months. Thanks for your post
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