Popeye2014

What have you accomplished without alcohol.

more friends
saved money
no hangovers

FreeOwl

Actually LIVING life....

snowbunting

Planted an apple tree, roses and hellebores in my garden

Started yoga and am getting better at it

Sketched out a writing project

Started to learn how to deal with emotional things without self-medicating

helpimalive

Hey, that's sounds pretty good

growpath

Oh gosh the list is endless: but basically what FreeOWL said to a Tee.

spending time with family
making it to scheduled events/gatherings
having three meals a day (as simple as it sounds)
gym
reading
being a better fur baby mama
being able to smile and hate myself less and less as the days go by (self esteem)
being better for a job

Honestly I could go on and on. When alcohol's in the mix EVERY SINGLE THING falls to the way side. I survive moment by moment...Now sober I am LIVING!

Alaskachick

I have the time, money and energy to accomplish anything I choose to.

endlesspatience

Helped out people when they asked for help.

Became a decent husband for my new and much-loved wife.

As grow path said, started to eat properly every day.

Gave up smoking properly and FINALLY.

That's just today.

zeldachan

I have run six 5K races and logged times under 40 minutes.

This is a pretty big accomplishment for someone who never got off the couch before.

Sobriety is awesome!

grocerease

Making more money at work
Feeling hydrated and alert
Remembering conversions I have with friends
Sleeping better
Eating better
Started running again
Have more time to accomplish goals
Feeling happy

ScottFromWI

Alcohol pretty much was my life before, I did only the absolute minimum possible to allow maximum drinking time. That included my work, my family life and my health. So I guess I couldn't pinpoint a single thing, everything I have accomplished is better since I quit.

Lusher

In essence, I was able to completely reinvent myself. I'm no longer the 'stay-at-home drunk' any longer, and much more into health and fitness, as well as nutrition. I have attempted to create a life where alcohol just does not belong- at all.

SoberLife90

For the first time since I was about 16 I am actually living my life. I am progressing as a better person. I care about my body. I look muscular and healthy. My skin looks healthy. Mentally I feel the healthiest I've ever been. I work a job and I've never done that before. I repay student loans. I have a bank account and I'm in the process of gaining my driving privileges back. I have accomplished a lot being sober...and nothing being drunk.

helpimalive

This thread is ++

360shoes

I'm not a drunk anymore! Whoo hoo!
Call me whatever labels you want....A drunk ain't one of them.

Scratch that off the list of ugly words to call myself.

Soberpotamus

Ran 5Ks and 8Ks, adopted two Beagles and training them, started writing a book, started volunteering at a women's shelter, started daily meditation.

Popeye2014

What does the ++ mean? remember I have a 7th grade education.

Venecia

I could make a long list, one with many things that make me feel a great sense of achievement.

Most of the items on the list, though, all flow from this one true thing: I now have self-respect.

helpimalive

Just like, "good." Haha. In my head I say it "plus plus," like, it is a positive addition to the universe.

Fly N Buy

Serenity.......

Applecrumble

I chopped some vegetables to include in my dinner this evening :-0