AlcoholFree66

I am really loving my new life. Occasionally drinking wine crosses my mind - the romanticised version! I immediately think of what I'd lose if I pick up a drink again. I've had a long period of sobriety in the past. I picked up when my best friend died. It has taken me close to five years to get back to this point.

I do believe the recovery (early as it may be) is better now than last time. I have added lots of 'good stuff' (exercise, yoga and a passion for healthy cooking and eating) into my life to ensure there is less space for the 'bad stuff' (alcohol).

I know I need to be vigilant every day. I conned myself after 6 years of sobriety last time that I could now drink normally! There was nothing normal about my drinking - honestly my behaviour and drinking patterns got so much worse. Alcoholism is certainly progressive. I read a post yesterday - someone wrote about how easily they forget - I agree SR is so important to remind me about the struggle.

Thank you all for your support. I'm thinking about a facial or massage this weekend to celebrate.

biminiblue

Congratulations! You're doing so well. Thanks for posting.

PurpleKnight

You can do this!! 2 Months is fantastic!!

LoftyIdeals

Congrats on two months!

Stoogy

Excellent job, keep it going.

hayley86

Congrats on two months!

HeadLump

Lovely post, AF! Congratulations on 2 months

SoberLeigh

Fantastic post, AlcoholFree; congratulations on two months.

sobercalmwishes

Congratulations on two months, and the healthy decisions you are making. I am so glad you posted the details of you relapse, because I am afraid of that. I only have 14 days, but that is the most straight time I have had in 12 years. I am glad you shared about that part, it really helped me get some focus because I am headed into a situation the next 3 days that is really bothering me and bringing me down and I don't want to drink.

Thank you and congratulations!

FreeOwl

right on!!!

thanks for sharing.

M88RHM

Well done, thanks for motivating me too

least

Congrats on two months sober!

soberclover

Congrats on your sober time! Also wanted to thank you for your post as it is a good reminder that sober times does not equal ability to drink again. I had 13 years and also thought the same thing!

ForgetfulKevin

Congratulations and thank you for your post, AF66!

FBL

Congrats! 2 months is HUGE

girlsearching

That's great! Just stay focused. You can do this. Just feeling better is worth it.

ultradad

Congrats on 2 months!!!

That's so cool that you made it back after relapsing after 6 years!!!

ultradad

Congrats on 2 months!!!

That's so cool that you made it back after relapsing after 6 years!!!

ultradad

I too enjoy yoga and healthy eating! Good for you on making positive changes!

Serenidad

Yippee!!!!! Congrats! :-)

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