escapist

I am so happy to be sober on this unbearably hot day. You know I wondered about summertime last winter. I was afraid I would break down and drink something cold. Wasting away in Margaritaville.

Well, I am so happy to be wasting away in Soberville.

I have all kinds of reasons to cry but I don't have time for it because I am too busy feeling happy about being sober.

My hypothyroidism is not responding to my meds.

My son got his girlfriend pregnant. This was not planned.

My refrigerator starting making a loud scary sound today.

I am fighting with my husband, again.

And I am so happy that it has been eight months since I had a drink. I am feeling kind of proud of myself. I have not smoked since the start of March.

I never believed I could do this. I drank every single day. I must admit you guys here got me through it. I never could have done it without you. If I ever see any of you I am going to squeeze the life out of you and cover you with kisses.

It can be done. No one is beyond hope. No one is terminal. All of us can heal.

Anna

I LOVE this!

Yay for you for being happy and peaceful because you are sober, and in spite of life coming along, as it always does.

Mizzuno

Congrats! You are doing some amazing work. I am really proud of you Escapist!

Dee74

We're not wasting away anymore tho

good for you Escapist - great post!

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Iwanttobebetter

Great post!! Thanks for sharing and congrats

Sally3127

A lesson for all of us who are trying to stay sober. Thanks for your post.

least

I like reading posts like yours. It gives me hope and happiness.

DisplacedGRITS

It was a tad warm and quite humid day up here in Milwaukee but I too am happy to be wasting away in Soberville! No hiding my drinks in crazy places, trying to gulp in secret while chasing that elusive numbness. My days were often spent with me in bed, gulping and hiding. I couldn't have told you what is was like outside back then. Today, I hopped on my bike (an impossibility when I was in the drink) and rode to the neighborhood farmer's market. I hit up a rummage sale and came away with a couple of books and a new (tags on) dress. I gussied myself up, threw on the new dress and went grocery shopping. Why get gussied up? Because I look damn good now! It just feels good to be sober. Even when it's bad, it's better. There is no problem a drink can't make worse. I'm better at not sweating the small stuff. Heck, I ain't bad about not sweating the big stuff! Living life on life's terms isn't always easy but when everything is flowing your way, d*mn it feels good! I know bumps, both large and small, will come but today, I will not fret over them. I won't borrow trouble. I will live in this moment and just feel the rightness in my world. Feels good, man. Feels good.

PeppyGirl

Hurrah for you! Thanks for sharing such an inspiring post! Hugs, PG

quitforme79

Your post gave me goosebumps! Love it! Glad to hear you are doing so well (in spite of life's blips, being sober makes dealing with things so much easier). You've got gratitude, I can hear it loud and clear and that's just awesome

sugarbear1

Sending lots of love to you!!!

Hugs,
~SB

Hevyn

I love it escapist - especially the last line. Thanks for spreading the joy.

Skyjumper

Awesome and inspirational. Thanks!

CLR24

Sounds like business is good in Soberville....Congrats

Makes me so happy to read of such success!!

neferkamichael

Escapist, Wasting Away in Soberville? A FANTASTIC way to put it. 8 months looks good on ya.

soberlicious

I knew you could do it. I'm so happy for you!

Nighthawk8820

This is my favorite post of the weekend. I thought you were naming all the reasons you wanted to drink, by listing all the things that are stressing you out, lol. Then you flipped the script and stated you feel happy and at peace, and I smiled. This was an awesome post!!!! Thank you for it.

WhiteFeathers

Congrats to you!!

Preaching to the choir here but...

Your hypothyroidism certainly won't get better with alcohol. Taking care of your health is your best bet.

Your son needs you right now whatever they decide to do. And if they decide to have the baby, then your sobriety will be a major asset to your whole family.

You can get a new refrigerator or fix it. If you were anything like me, I was drinking AT LEAST one $10 bottle of wine a day (and usually more). You can get a new fridge for under $500. That's not even two months worth of booze.

And regarding fighting with your husband, drinking makes it really hard to fix relationships or strengthen yourself to get out of a destructive relationship.

You are an inspiration!

Nonsensical

Now THAT was a great post to read first thing in the morning.

Positively Inspirational!

wpainterw

Congratulations! And it keeps getting better and better! In these uncertain times, when it's risky to invest in stocks, real estate or bonds, there is still one sure fire investment and you're sitting right on it! You've invested in yourself, invested in sobriety. It's rare, hard to acquire and important to keep safe. The only way you can insure it is not to drink, one day at a time! It gets easier as time goes on but there are still lots of traps. You're doing just great! It's so wonderful to have people like you!


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