ACH32

Hello all! Guess who is still sober after my episode on Saturday night. I poured the rest down the drain Sunday morning and more determined than ever. I was 97 days sober on Saturday and now on day 3.... I've decided it's time to enjoy life sober instead of spending all my time trying not to drink. I think the way I felt on Saturday after having a couple drinks and how sick I was made me really wake up and realize how I've been working my recovery the last 3 months. I've spent all my time trying to figure out how I wasn't going to drink instead of REALLY enjoying life being sober and feeling good. Being able to spend time with family/friends and most of all not be sick or drunk all the time. So with that being said, I'm going to take some time away and spend quality time with my family, go for jogs, go on vacation. Don't get me wrong, I'll still be putting my sobriety first and very determined. I just think this approach might be what I have been missing.

Wish me luck and thank you for all the support!

Hevyn

That's wonderful news ACH. We know you can do it.

jdooner

thanks - this post is really helpful in terms of focus, as well as vigilance.

Good luck

ZeldaFan

It's interesting how those little slips put things into perspective, isn't it? When we are trapped in the cycle of drinking, feeling sick and disconnected all the time just seems normal. After having some time sober and doing it again, the insanity of it becomes clear.

foolsgold66

That is some really good thinking, slip or no slip. Sobriety can most certainly be enjoyed, not endured. Sometimes it just takes a bit of enduring to GET to the enjoying, and a LOT of that is state of mind.

Anna

I hope you enjoy yourself, and do continue to check in when you can.