Weasel1966

8 sick days... 5 vacations days... Many many more days woozy from the night before. Several that stand out because I could not even get up from my desk. My motor skills were wrecked so my legs shook and I was afraid someone could tell I was not sober. I did that last July 27th. Coming to SR and frantically post for help. Thank goodness you were there for me.

Now? These days? While not a day counter... I measure my successes by how I have changed my life. I have a ways to go but!

** Not one sick day this year!
** Not one vacation day used to cover my addictions!
** Bright on a Monday morning and able to form sentences!
** I smile at people in the hallway rather than looking down to cover my stupor. I think people are a bit surprised by me.
** my ability to stay upright has become commonplace.
** my self respect is coming back around. I can look people in the eye at work.

I think I am on a good path. My plan to change my life is firmly in effect. I need to tweak it as time passes to adjust to what comes my way. I have had some moments but the pattern is established. Time to nurture it and keep it going. Not be lazy.

Well.... Just wanted to pat myself on the back a bit. I think I sufficiently did that!

Back to work for me...on a Monday... With a clear head... And happy heart!

K

MeSoSober

That must feel GREAT, Weasel! And such great motivation for keeping it up long term as well! Way to go!

I lost my last job to alcohol, but when I actually get employed again, I'm looking forward to being/doing all the things you posted--and being a rock star at work.

Mizzuno

Hi Weasel. Im glad that you are still here. Good for you. Keep up the good work.

Weasel1966

Thanks!

And Mizzuno! I am so happy to see you! Welcome back. I missed you.

Mizzuno

Thank You. I am happy to be back. Thanks for the love. Please have a good day.

Nonsensical

I was just reviewing my pay records for the year. I took 2 sick days in January. The first I got blown up drunk. The second I joined SR. I'm calling that a sick day where I got some darn fine medicine.

ClearLight

Yeah - this really hits home for me. I don't want to call in "sick" anymore.

I really like this positive post.

FreeFall

The greatest thing about your post Ken, is that you posted this on a Monday morning. Remember how treacherous Sundays USED to be for you? You are doing fantastic! Love the happiness in your post

debsam

That is a damn fine list!

It's just an amazing feeling when you can step back and see things slowly starting to take shape.

For me, it was so great to feel better mentally...the rest gradually made its way.

trachemys

Save em up for Hawaii!

Way to go.

deeker

Way to go Weasel way to go!!!!! Got thru another successful weekend, good for u

Like2Hike

Awesome post, Ken! That one struck a chord because 2-Jan I had a gruesome hangover and could not work. I finally quit alcohol that day. Yours and other success stories on SR are an inspiration to continue on.

Delilah1

You deserve to pat yourself on the back Ken!!)

Fallow

I love it Ken!

needtostopthis

Great post! Gives me hope!

Weasel1966

Wow.... You are all so great! I just wanted to share where I was at and to see the kind response is amazing. Thank you!

Without you things would be so much rougher than they are today.

paul99

Great way of looking at things...amazing how much more productive and useful we become when we put down the drink and look upward and onward.

Thanks for the reminder

mwstylee

Weasel, this makes me happy to hear this. I've used every single vacation day (18 total) during a 6 week bender that started in January. I didn't use any sick days because I am afraid they'll find out my "sick" = "hungover" and not willing to risk it. Anyway, it's still the beginning of the year and I don't have a single vacation day left.

I am just glad to be 32 days sober and not having a chance to take a vacation day for the next 10 months will be my punishment for being irresponsibly stupid.