melivinsober

I am proud of myself for having gone 15 days with no alcohol. I guess I want other people to be proud of me too.

I woke up yesterday and told my boyfriend "Two weeks I've been sober!!" ...he looked at me and pretended to be happy for me. But really, I could see confusion in his eyes. He doesn't understand why people should be proud of small things. He's been blessed with a good upbringing and great self motivation. Sometimes I envy that, but other times I think he will crumble if that self motivation ever dissipates.

For me, it's important to acknowledge the positive steps I've made throughout the day, week, month.... whatever.

Today... I cleaned. Not anything spectacular. But that's all I have to claim for the day. Oh... and I didn't drink.

I need to be proud of myself and that's all I can count on.

Here' to more sober days to come!!!

Dee74

welcome to SR melivinsober

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jazzfish

That's an amazing accomplishment, melivinsober. The first days are the hardest.

What are you doing to support your sobriety?

PreciousKitty

That's a lot in my book. I'm proud of u - Keep it up.

Hope4Life

Dont discount your daily win against alcohol! 15 days is OUTSTANDING and you should be proud that you have accomplished that.

Remember that we are all pulling for you to achieve sobriety and there is always someone here for you to lean on if you need some help.

quitforme79

Congrats!! The first couple of weeks were definitely included in part of the toughest times for me. You should be very proud and I am proud of you too! Do it again!

CBR

Same thing happened to me. I was so proud of my mile markers. My husband acted like I was a toddler who made her first poop in the potty. Lol. Now I celebrate my sobriety with those who understand. Those who have been there. There was a time I couldn't go 12 hours without a drink. Therefore everyday is a triumph. Keep fighting the good fight. Congratulations

LostinWA

Congrats!!

duane1

Unless your boyfriend was an alcoholic, I doubt he would understand the magnitude of your accomplishment. Nobody had a parade when I quit either. In the end it is a journey about you and for you. Congratulations!

Jeni26

No-one can understand how fantastic 15 days is except another alcoholic....I'm proud of you! Well done x

ReadyAtLast

congrats on 15 days you're doing brilliantly

losteverything

Thank you for your post, and Congratulations on your sober Time. That really is a fantastic miracle, and inspiring for newcomer alcoholics. You should be proud. Keep up the good work, whatever you are doing.

AlisonW

Awesome job!!

guskasb14

Awesome Job! I guess im at day 7, half you, but it is a great feeling! Good Job! I dont have to not drink tomorrow, because I keep waking up and saying I just wont drink today......One small day at a time is my thought.......

soberclover

It is a big deal melivinsober! Keep up the great work!

elderine

Yes, congratulations Melvin! I'm at 7 days and have been cleaning this week and feel so proud of myself - I will be even happier at 15. Well done!

melivinsober

This site was one of the first steps. I didn't have anyone in my personal life who understood. And you are all really supportive. It's a great help hearing about everyone's successes and even the worries.

I've attended recovery meetings: AA and SOS. I have a few pen-pals now.

I had to delete a few numbers of my old drinking buddies. And I don't go to the same places that I hung out at when I drank. I don't go to bars at all. If I do go to places that serve alcohol (like a comedy club) I only go with people that support me in my sobriety and who will also not be drinking.

Thanks for asking. I hadn't actually reviewed the things that I am doing correctly.

imhere2day

Nice good job on your accomplishment.I'm at day 8 and haven't drank today.many people will never understand our struggle as we may never understand someone else's. but I understand u keep it up stay strong....