strategery

So the Tour of California has been going on, which rang a bell as to where I was last year at this time.
My husband and I were on vacation watching the tour at night, drinking beer. I can still remember that feeling of feeling gross and disgusting the morning after. Even looking back now at that vacation, thinking about the amount I drank, makes me cringe.

I am bringing this up since so much has changed since I got completely sober almost 6 months ago and wanted to share.

I no longer have to check the recycling bin to see how much I had to drink the night before.

I no longer feel the shame and embarrassment associated with how much I drank.

I no longer have to hear my husband ask, "how are you feeling this morning" and being filled with even more shame and embarrassment.

I no longer cringe when I empty out the recycle bin and hearing those bottles clank.

I no longer have to scroll through my texts to see what I said the night before.

I no longer am caught in that cycle of when I am going to drink next, contemplating what I am going to drink next, and being caught in that entire vicious cycle.

I no longer have to worry about how alcohol is affecting my life or potentially adversely affecting my health.

I no longer worry about going out and worrying who will see me drink and what they think.

I have less stress in my life since I have more time to do different things other than drink and don't have to deal with all the stress caused from drinking.

I feel much better about myself and feel like I am living the life I should be versus being held back by alcohol.

PurpleKnight

6 Months is fantastic Stat, you've come along way!!

biminiblue

It really is so much better in so many ways - some of which I find hard to even articulate.

Well done. Thanks for the positive post

SoberLeigh

So glad that there are so many positive 'no longers' in your life, Strat, and that your road to recovery brought you here to SR!!!!!!

growpath

Yay Strat!!!!

You ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

least

Congrats on six months sober!!

Venecia

What a wonderful post, Strat! I am really proud of you.

Thanks for sharing!

sugarbear1

Keep moving forward on your journey!! Congratulations on 6 months of sobriety!!!!!!

ArtFriend

You go girl!

Dee74

way to go strategery



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Della1968

DuhDave

You're doin' great Strat !!!

So proud for you...(and a little envious).

But HEY !!!...This is your party...Live it up !!! Sober of course !




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strategery

Thank you all so much everyone!

Duhdave-You've had many years of sobriety. I know you can do it again. You just need to take that first step. Why not take that first step today?

Impurrfect

Congratulations Strategy!!!

Hugs and prayers,

Amy

Ruby2

Strat! Congratulations on six months. That's terrific! Time flies, doesn't it?

Thank you for all you do!

OCDDan

Congratulations on your six months! I can relate to the drunk texts, it was a regular thing for me in the morning, to check dialed calls and texts and go, oh, what i did this time...

saoutchik

Congratulations Strategery - so many positives in that post

Mags1

Congratulations Strat. It's good to not forget how we was and how we've moved on. 6 months is fantastic, you must feel really proud of yourself.

Debbie329

I started to smile when I read your list........I identify with almost all of it. Looks like I'm in the right place. Thank you for your post.

JaneLane

6 months is brilliant and I LOVE this post. I can identify with so much on your list and I'm glad we are all sharing this journey together :-)