ODAT11

It's 25 days since I've had a drink (or been drunk) .
I had a rough day today..wanted to believe what my diseased brain was saying to me.."no..you're not an alcoholic, you can drink" .. Then I remembered how unimportant A DRINK is to me and how important drunk is to me..

So I decided to focus on what I love about these past 25 days, came up with this list:
I really like being able to reach for my bottle of water in the middle of the night and my hand is not shaking.
I love that I can put mascara on with 1 hand.
I like it a lot that I always know where my cell phone, pocketbook, wallet and debit card are when I go out.
I am not scared to drive at night because I don't need to worry about being pulled over.
I am starting to see things about certain relationships that are truly unhealthy for me.
I am happy not to care what the people (in those certain unhealthy relationships) think of me.
I enjoy getting up to go to work without a hangover. ( who knew!)
I love the fellow alcoholics who get me and understand that I "just can't stop" without support.
I like this site..
Oh and one other thing...happy to be alive.
25 days of gratitude from this alcoholic.

What makes you happy? I'd love to hear...

PinotNOmore

This post makes me happy! Thanks! My day is coming soon soon soon! I hope! So happy for you though!

grocerease

It's great to see such a success story. Keep up the good work.

ZeldaFan

Congratulations on 25 days! Thanks for sharing your list I put together a list as well in another thread. http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ays-sober.html

Mentium

Nice list of good stuff! Congrats on 25 days!

Clemence

Congratulations on 25 days. I love you post; your list could be mine, I can relate to it all. Good to be reminded. Thank you x

hayley86

Congratulations on 25 days. Great list.

FeelingGreat

I love the positivity of your post. Physical benefits aside, I think the pleasure we get waking up without hangover or shame is the best.