Mizzuno

Over the last 60 days I have learned:

My problems can be tackled without Alcohol

I can relax with a glass of water (or juice, tea, nothing)

Conversations can be remembered

I am capable of not drinking

My moods are not dictated by how much I drank the night before

A community of like minded people is essential If i want to remain sober

Support from my family is necessary

My routine is wholesome and I need routine for sanity

I am a better friend to myself

I can do this because i am doing it

I dont have to tell anyone because it really is nobody's business but mine

All forms of recovery and methods work as long as they are applied

It is my choice

I am no longer in the grips of obsession over alcohol

I have gained respect for myself

I can do the things that i enjoy (because I am not sick over alcohol)

I am a good person

My mistakes are sober mistakes

I can help others because i helped myself

The urges come and go. The thoughts to drink become few and far between. I know that reaching out here when I am "Feeling it" is the best solution. I am forever GRATEFUL for this community.

Here is to another day Alcohol free!!!!

Mizzuno

( I love this little guy that swings around on a thank you stick. I smile everytime I see him. Yes, its a little blue smiling boy. In case you didn't know)

MIRecovery

Wonderful post of your experience, strength, and hope but how can you tell it is a boy?

Mizzuno

Okay, you got me. I cant tell if its a boy. It just feels like a boy to me. I think that smileys might be genderless.

freshstart57

That is very well said. I am sure that each of us can see something there and identify with it. Thanks!

Anna

You've learned a lot. Keep up the good work.

copperfield

Amazing and inspirational post - congrats and thank you!!!

Tippingpoint

Good stuff Mizzuno!

artsoul

It's blue. Of course it's a boy.......

Congratulations to you Mizzuno -
those are some amazing insights for 60 days!

Sobersunshine

Awesome list,mthank you. I'm going to copy it into my journal.

FreeFall

Great post Mizzuno!! Doesn't it feel great to be in control of your own life again? Such a relief!

quitforme79

Love this mizzuno. Thanks for sharing