HeartsAfire

So I'm on vacation - first sober one since age 18 by the way (I'm 44). First thing that happens when we get to the beach house is mother-in-law starts unpacking wine & telling me all that she has & which bottles are for me. I looked at my husband & he nods his head that it's time to tell her.

"I no longer drink."

Blank stare.

"It's the choice I've made for myself and for my family."

Blank stare which turns into a quizzical look. Then she says, "Well I guess our liquor bill will be cut in half now."

I feel the tears start to well up and the crimson start to rise from my neck & onto my face. It's not sadness. It's embarrassment and even worse than that, it's shame. Husband grabs me, hugs me tight and whispers in my ear, "I'm so proud of you." Then he says to his mom, "I'm proud of her and her choice. She's amazing."

Pride. That's what I choose to believe in tonight. Pride beats shame. Every. Single. Time.

Tonight I remained sober. I'm winning this battle.

Coldfusion

Resolv

Nice.

MelindaFlowers

You are an inspiration, HeartsAfire.

MariahGayle

I'm proud of you too Hearts - Thank You for sharing this post

Venecia

I'm proud of you.

My first sober vacation was great. So was my second. One of these days, my third shall be, too.

You're going to have a good vacation. You deserve it.

least

You did well to stay sober and to defend your decision.

Dee74

for you
for the MIL



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Fiona630

Wow! Just wow! Im proud of you as well! I got teary eyed reading your post. You rock and so does your husband!! He is so supportive, that is awesome! Good for you! Pride does beat shame everytime, you are so correct. Inspirational post HeartsAfire! How long have you been sober?

Next time someone says something like that, don't let it upset you, just say "more money to go shopping with!! Yay me!" than jump up and down and clap your hands! lol

Very nice post. Im glad I clicked on it and read it!

VikingGF

Thanks for that post, Hearts. Good for you, and you deserve every proud moment.

MavisTheFairy13

That's fantastic!!! Your husband sounds sooooooooo lovely! You're rocking this

Briar

That is awesome!

Hope4Life

Great Job HeartsAfire! You'll have memories WORTH recalling once you get back home!

Sounds like you have a fantastic husband that supports you 100%!

Enjoy your vacation and take the time to relax...

brickthrowing

Thank you for sharing that with us. I read it twice!

Amazing courage from both you and your husband. Its so great you have such solid support.

neferkamichael

HeartsAfire, FANTASTIC, way to go, be proud of yourself because I'm certain everyone here is.

SoberLife90

That's so awesome. Your story painted a vivid picture in my mind. You should be very proud of yourself!

Gilmer

You are wonderful (and so is your husband)!

Mother-in-law can go fly off on her broom!

Ptcapote

You are amazing. And it sounds like you have a great husband to support you.

Congratulations, and keep going

Soberwolf

Hearts i could have cried reading that

if i was there now id cuddle you for ages

Amazing that was truly beautiful wow

i love hearing from you

Foolsgold186

What strength heartsafire. Being who you are and not being sorry for it.

I loved this.