thelonghaul

So i'm two weeks sober as of today and I already don't recognize this person. or maybe I haven't seen him in three years. His face isn't cherry red anymore, his skin is clear. the bloating and fat is fading away. he laughs and jokes with the aid of alcohol, his muscles have returned from days spent in the gym and not at the bar. He thinks of his family before himself. He jumps at the chance to help others. I'm ashamed I kept this side of myself stone drunk for three years, but now I'm back. God, I can't believe this is what I was using alcohol to hide from. Now i just have to stay the course

tootsl1

I like the sound of the 'new' man, I hope he sticks around a good long while

thelonghaul

whoops! should say WITHOUT the aid of alcohol hahaha

Mel12

For me, doing a hard workout the morning after drinking was horrible, and the gym numbers I would get on such a morning would shout back as positive proof of how bad alcohol was for me. It astounds me that many competitive athletes drink and train, because for me doing so was a mix of self-defeating craziness and torture.

Kissimee54

Yes, I know. It's like who was that person? I'm very happy for you. So keep on keeping on.

Anna

I'm glad that you're doing well.

Chilledice

Now THAT is inspiring

least

Congrats on two weeks sober! And thank you for such a positive post.

Notmyrealname

Sounds like you're getting a taste of the good life, watch out, you might get hooked

Hevyn

Love it - wonderful post Longhaul.

I don't know what I was hiding from either - but I kept myself numb & foggy for many years. It's great to be free.

lauralye

Inspiring, thank you for sharing! I have 12 days today and I was reflecting in a very similar manner yesterday.

ZeldaFan

Congrats! It's it a wonderful feeling to see the person who had been hiding for so long? I still remember the first time looking in the mirror and going "whoa, so that's what I'm supposed to look like".

Keep up the great work!