courage2

No.

I drank knowing I was an alcoholic for years, thinking that because I was an alcoholic, I had to drink. I was wrong.

I drank when I didn’t want to, when I was sick, when I was sick from drinking. I didn’t have to.

It’s hard when you’re new to sobriety to imagine never drinking again. That’s why we do it one day at a time. But there’s come a point for me of tremendous relief to know that all I have to do to lead a reasonable life, to be a sober human being, acting in the world as best as I can, with respect and forgiveness for my self and others--all I have to do is never drink again. I never have to live as a miserable drunk again.

I’ve been waiting to see a thread on SR telling me what I needed to hear. I decided to post it myself, in hopes that someone else needs to hear it too. If you have a few months or a few years and you're starting to lose your commitment, think of this: there are unknown fruits of a sober decent life, just outside what you can see today. They are there for your taking, if you just keep moving forward, with clear eyes, one day at a time.

ReadyAtLast

Great post courage

SoberJohnny

Great post, man.

PurpleKnight

Great job!!

SoberLeigh

Thanks, courage; this is one fantastic post.

ru12

Yep you never have to drink again. I went to AA at one time and in one of the first meetings someone came over to me and said those very words. Quite a powerful moment for me to realize that I had the choice to not drink again. That was the start of my sober journey.

biminiblue

It is a one time decision if you want it to be.

Excellent post, my friend.

charleesavedme

Excellent post, Courage. What freedom there can be in knowing that we never have to drink again.

freshstart57

Courage, we need to do more than just wait for that thread to appear, we need to read what is there already. Maybe it is all in the timing, that we need to be ready to accept what has been posted.

You seem to be ready for that life without addiction. Decide you deserve it, demand it and accept nothing less. Congratulations to you, and to anyone else ready to listen to what you are saying.

aborkie

There were many days that I drank when I didn't necessarily want to, especially if I had leftover alcohol in the house. I thought it's just there, might as well drink again, how stupid. I get inspiration from people who never drink, like my wife. She hates alcohol, always did, doesn't even drink coffee. She is very happy and content without alcohol, which is how I once lived. I am back, living life like a normal person and it's awesome.

Jackandbess2

It's a good idea to get inspiration from people who don't drink, want to drink or need to drink. Seeing those people having fun and enjoying life without needing a drink shows me that there is very much life without alcohol.

lunar

That was very precise.

MrPhilDuck

Fantastic post, watching this forum everyday is giving me a lot of courage.

courage2

Thank you -- I like precision. Another downside to drinking -- it's very hard to get things right when you're so often in the wrong.

Dee74

Awesome post Courage -thanks

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Tonymblue

Excellent post. Thanks

malcolmsloan

Thanks so much for the post. I actually needed to hear that.
Onward!