Celebrating 90 Days!
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Celebrating 90 Days!
It's been a very long time since I've been 90 days sober! In fact, the last time I recall reaching it was in 1984, but I think there may have been one or two other times since.
This one is different, though. I'm not at all questioning whether I'm an alcoholic. It's clear to me that I am. And, I haven't bounced back like in times past. In fact, its been a slow, foggy road, but there have been little improvements day by day.
My 90th day was yesterday. Ironically, I spent last night with close friends at a pre-planned event. They were all drinking and I didn't miss it for a minute. I hadn't "come out" to these friends, but no one asked why I wasn't drinking. My problem has spoken for itself.
All I can say is that the journey is worth it. Life is too difficult and complex to go through constantly buzzed or drunk. And, man, what an expensive habit.
In the last 90 days, my relationship with my kids has seen vast improvement, my performance at work has significantly improved, as has my activity level. My temperament is much more even, and I don't blow things out of proportion in my head. Nor do I simply accept others wrath as if it were my own, or my fault.
Yep, there has been growth. And, yep, there's room for alot more. Of this, I'm certain.
This one is different, though. I'm not at all questioning whether I'm an alcoholic. It's clear to me that I am. And, I haven't bounced back like in times past. In fact, its been a slow, foggy road, but there have been little improvements day by day.
My 90th day was yesterday. Ironically, I spent last night with close friends at a pre-planned event. They were all drinking and I didn't miss it for a minute. I hadn't "come out" to these friends, but no one asked why I wasn't drinking. My problem has spoken for itself.
All I can say is that the journey is worth it. Life is too difficult and complex to go through constantly buzzed or drunk. And, man, what an expensive habit.
In the last 90 days, my relationship with my kids has seen vast improvement, my performance at work has significantly improved, as has my activity level. My temperament is much more even, and I don't blow things out of proportion in my head. Nor do I simply accept others wrath as if it were my own, or my fault.
Yep, there has been growth. And, yep, there's room for alot more. Of this, I'm certain.
Way to go, Lofty - congratulations!
I love your attitude too.
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