Brand New to Sobriety
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Brand New to Sobriety
Hello - I just turned 50. and I just got sober. 5 days, no alcohol. I don't think I have gone 5 days without one single alcoholic drink in many years. I'm not a hardcore alcoholic or at least I've never thought so. I was drinking several beers or glasses of wine a few days a week and then on the weekend I'd get completely hammered at least one weekend night. there was a point in time about 7 years ago when I'd spend the entire weekend hammered from morning to night...it wasn't pretty. the thing is....I'm sick of being fat, sick of being tired all the time, sick of feeling sickly and sick of not being the best wife, friend and family member I know I'm capable of being. I'm also sick of all the money wasted and not being as productive as i long to be - all those home improvement projects are waiting! Its time. I prayed for God to have mercy on me and give me the power and the courage to make a positive change and he did. I feel alot of gratitude that my prayer was answered; not only for myself but also my husband who is on board with this life changing committment to sobriety. He too is sick and tired of the constant boozing. Pray for me fellow posters and I will pray for you. God bless you all and stay strong. Trust that God has a better life in store for you than you even imagined. Think big! I know I am. 
After just 5 days i feel amazing. Life feels so much better when living it sober.
After just 5 days i feel amazing. Life feels so much better when living it sober.
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Hi Grace, I had a similar story to yours until I felt sick of being dependent and scared for the future. I'm now up to 3 years sober, and although it took about a year to fully adjust, I could never go back to the person I was.
The key was never drinking rather than trying to cut down. It's much more relaxing.
The key was never drinking rather than trying to cut down. It's much more relaxing.
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Originally Posted by FeelingGreat 
The key was never drinking rather than trying to cut down. It's much more relaxing.
So much EASIER to quit and say no.
Welcome Grace8!
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Grace, we will pray for you! Congrats on making a great decision. I am two plus months sober and I can tell you that I don't ever want to go back to being a drunk. Physical health alone, I am 100% better. Marriage and family is so much better. I hope you and your husband can quit together as my wife and I did. Pulling for you.
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Yup. Sick & tired of being sick & tired!
It sounds like you have great support & are truly ready for change. I'm in my eighth month & am feeling great about myself & my life (still fixing some things, but overall I feel much better!).
I grew up in Harrisburg, many many years ago, so feel a kinship with you. Sending you prayer and hope...
It sounds like you have great support & are truly ready for change. I'm in my eighth month & am feeling great about myself & my life (still fixing some things, but overall I feel much better!).
I grew up in Harrisburg, many many years ago, so feel a kinship with you. Sending you prayer and hope...
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