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6 months today and my life now

Old 07-02-2012, 07:38 PM
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6 months today and my life now

If you're a newcomer, I don't have to tell you what being addicted to alcohol is like and how hard the first days and weeks are without it. So, six months later, what are my days like? I sleep good, my heart doesn't pound in the middle of the night, I wake up happy to be alive, corny but true. I remember the conversations I had the night before. I don't feel shameful, regretful, and sick. I exercise! I now walk 4+ miles almost every day. I've lost lots of weight. I prepare, cook and eat healthy meals. I read books because I can concentrate. I sing better, I don't have to worry that I smell like wine. I have spending money so I've bought new clothes. My kids are proud of me. I don't have fatty liver disease anymore. I can do whatever I want to do in the evenings because I'm not drinking. Freedom!!

I'm not writing all of this to brag about how great I am. My life is certainly not perfect but I am able to solve my problems, take care of business and deal with those things in life that can't be fixed.

So my message is: don't give up, sobriety is worth the effort and it does get easier!

Thanks to SR.

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Old 07-02-2012, 07:39 PM
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Good for you for being sober for that long!
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wow - very amazing to hear. huge congrats to you. i am contemplating trying to stop for good again and this was inspirational to read - thanks
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Thanks for your post K - and congratulations!

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Old 07-02-2012, 11:14 PM
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That's a brilliant post. I'd never have believed my life could be so great without alcohol - I thought I'd be bored and lonely and miserable. You're right - its a new found freedom!

Stick with it everybody :-)))
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Congratulations! Thanks for the inspiring post. Can't wait until I get to the six month mark. Woohoo! I hope you're doing something to treat yourself! x
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Thanks for your post! The beginning does feel quite dim, but the future looks bright
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Old 07-03-2012, 01:21 AM
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Well Done Kat ! Things are so much better for you
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Old 07-03-2012, 01:38 AM
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Kat Congrats on the 6 months and taking the time to tell it how it is for you. Life absolutely gets better.
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Old 07-03-2012, 01:52 AM
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Great post, Well done on your time. You are right, this is about liberation not missing out. I have discovered that the freedom you describe only gets better with continued abstinence. It's not really abstinence, it's embracing life in all it's glory.

Fantasitc !!
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Over the past several months I have derived continuous inspiration from you, Kat. Walking the sobriety path with you is an honor. Onward and upward, lady!
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Old 07-03-2012, 04:51 AM
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Ditto for me on all that stuff! Except the part about singing better. Still can make your ears bleed at thirty paces.
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Thanks for the inspiring post Katrinka and well done on 6 months!!

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You've come so far in 6 months! Congratulations!!!!!!!
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Old 07-03-2012, 05:54 AM
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Congrats on 6 mo. and as others have said inspiring post, thank you for sharing.
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Old 07-03-2012, 05:57 AM
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Good job on the 6 months... I know you're not bragging but you should be-- that is SO terrific! It's very inspiring to come here and read about people doing well and enjoying their life after giving up something we've come to think of as important to us.

WAY TO GO!
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Congratulations on 6 months!
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Old 07-03-2012, 07:08 AM
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Congrats on six months katrinka!!!....Have a safe and sober fourth!
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