July2413

Today I was in the car for a while on my way to visit a friend. I was just amazed by how blue the sky was, how cool the breeze was, how warm the sun was, how green the trees were and I just felt to my core. No name for what it was, but it was great!

I just told my friend that I'm an alcoholic. I haven't had a drink in a week tomorrow. This time last week I was drinking alone in my room after sneaking and lying. Tonight I was honest and transparent with someone I trust. It felt really good. When I was trying to explain how I felt I found this image. The voice in my mind that takes over about alcohol is like a small stream that erodes land, then it gets bigger but you can't see it from inside and it happened slowly. Now it's a river and I can't trust myself in it. The things I do to stay away from alcohol are like dams that block those thoughts from moving so freely without a second look. Often after drinking, I think why? I never have an answer because I didn't think it through... The voice did and I didn't question it at all. Telling my friend tonight was a dam in the river for me because I have someone to be accountable to and it isn't a total secret anymore.

Thanks everyone! Have a goodnight!

Dee74

glad you has a good day July

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DisplacedGRITS

when i was finally able to be honest with people close to me, i felt so relieved. like an elephant that had been sitting on my chest finally got off me! i'm so glad you've had this wonderful experience. they keep coming!

least

Living sober is so rewarding, isn't it?

soberjill

So happy for you! I told someone yesterday, too, and her response was "If I could come through the phone to hug you, I would! So proud of you!" That was pretty awesome =)

FatallyUncool

This is truly awesome.

SoberBella1

Good for you July2413!!!