JT0626

And I am actually a bit pumped about it! One reason being that I can't wait to tell her about my sobriety. When I first started seeing her I was not 100% truthful about my drinking. I made it seem like I had cut back, but that was just code word for getting drunk 5 times a week vs 7.

I think now, I am ready to receive the help I need. While I was a heavy drinker, I wasn't ready. My mind wasn't clear enough to even recognize the deep rooted issues in my life (my codependency, my tumultuous marriage, etc.). Now it is time to address the other problems in my life that led me to the bottle. This where the real work comes in & I can't wait to do it!

I wrote up some affirmations for myself that I would like to share...just in case it can help some of you:

• I am ready to do what it takes to create the life I want.
• I will not let fear paralyze me anymore.
• Now that I am an adult, I am capable of protecting my little child inside. No one can hurt me unless I allow it.
• I will embrace my fears & face them. What's the worst that can happen?
• Sometimes change is good. Sometimes it isn't. Sometimes it is necessary.
• It's OK to allow yourself to feel. Feeling is good.
• Depression is anger turned inward. Let it out (safely)!

I hope I have brought some of you some inspiration. When I first joined SR in November, I was desperate. I'm glad I am here now, I have made some awesome new friends & everyday I keep making new ones! What's not to love about sobriety?!?!

mns1

Very inspiring post.

Love those affirmations!

More power to you!

Soberwolf

Very inspiring JT & very awesome

Sobriety whats not to love i loved reading that JT

Congrats

airwick

MNS1: I would like to quote what you wrote and pass it to a friend of mine. Would you know how to do that? They belong to SR also.

Thanks

mns1

airwick, are you referring a thread that I started or my response to this or another thread?

I do not know how to quote between threads but I'm pretty sure you can post links to other threads.

PurpleKnight

Great post!!

Anna

I'm glad you're making a decision to continue your counselling.

SoberLeigh

Beautiful post, Monica, full of inspiration and wisdom. You sound as though you are in themperfect mindset for therapy to be beneficial.

You doing so well, Monica.

oak

Monica- I love your affirmations. Good luck in counseling.

JadedGirl

Hey well done and enjoy the feeling of telling your counsellor how well your doing. I told my counsellor last Friday I'd given up (at that time was on day 6) and it was such an amazing feeling!!
Your right you have to deal with the underlying issues and that's going to be easier without the haze of alcohol and the crazy emotions that go along with that.
I love your affirmations too xx

JT0626

Leigh,

Now I think I can tackle my issues with counseling. When I was seeing the counselor before, my mind was still fogged by alcohol.

This journey is going to be scary....but I got my affirmations printed out & ready to read! :-)

SoberLeigh

You rock, Monica!!!!!

Soberjoy1

Great post! I love your affirmations!

upminer

that's the key I have been going for a little over 6 months but the last 2 sober have been the eye opener congrats!

OnMyWay7

Love the post Monica. I wish you all the strength and courage to move your life forward. You deserve it.