Hope at 6 months
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Hope at 6 months
Hi all
I'm six months sober today. And I'm happy to report that things have changed. No, better yet: I'VE changed - all the way down to the core of my innermost thoughts, ones that used to tell me that "tipping a Tall One is a really good idea." The urge of the AV is nothing more than a faint whisper drowned-out by the buzzing activity of my sober mind, body, and soul. So here it goes from atop the world (literally, as I'm on a flight to Tahoe right now): I WILL NEVER DRINK AGAIN! There. I would have never said that six months ago, much less imagine saying it at all. Ever. And it is with confidence, I live it. Now. And now's all that matters.
**** YOU ALCOHOL - NEVER AGAIN! Ha! That feels great...
I'm not a fool, however. I will always have to remind myself to continuing staying sober no matter how elated OR depressed I feel. The clarity of knowing this gives me the peace of mind I need to live in the HERE and NOW. I'm learning what it means to deal with life as unfolds before me.
So if you're wondering if you can break free from the grip of drinking, I believe in you. Sure it takes hard work, but if you're honest with yourself and focus on living your life differently than you are now, you'll have the opportunity of saying "**** you," too from whatever height you choose.
I'm six months sober today. And I'm happy to report that things have changed. No, better yet: I'VE changed - all the way down to the core of my innermost thoughts, ones that used to tell me that "tipping a Tall One is a really good idea." The urge of the AV is nothing more than a faint whisper drowned-out by the buzzing activity of my sober mind, body, and soul. So here it goes from atop the world (literally, as I'm on a flight to Tahoe right now): I WILL NEVER DRINK AGAIN! There. I would have never said that six months ago, much less imagine saying it at all. Ever. And it is with confidence, I live it. Now. And now's all that matters.
**** YOU ALCOHOL - NEVER AGAIN! Ha! That feels great...
I'm not a fool, however. I will always have to remind myself to continuing staying sober no matter how elated OR depressed I feel. The clarity of knowing this gives me the peace of mind I need to live in the HERE and NOW. I'm learning what it means to deal with life as unfolds before me.
So if you're wondering if you can break free from the grip of drinking, I believe in you. Sure it takes hard work, but if you're honest with yourself and focus on living your life differently than you are now, you'll have the opportunity of saying "**** you," too from whatever height you choose.
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Thanks for this post, very encouraging (I'm at 12 weeks, sometimes still difficult, not the no drinking bit anymore, more dealing with life and emotions sober). I'm really glad you are "high" and can share that feeling at 6 months.
Respect! good for you, enjoy.
x
Respect! good for you, enjoy.
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Originally Posted by On The Road 
Hi all
I'm six months sober today. And I'm happy to report that things have changed. No, better yet: I'VE changed - all the way down to the core of my innermost thoughts, ones that used to tell me that "tipping a Tall One is a really good idea." The urge of the AV is nothing more than a faint whisper drowned-out by the buzzing activity of my sober mind, body, and soul. So here it goes from atop the world (literally, as I'm on a flight to Tahoe right now): I WILL NEVER DRINK AGAIN! There. I would have never said that six months ago, much less imagine saying it at all. Ever. And it is with confidence, I live it. Now. And now's all that matters.
**** YOU ALCOHOL - NEVER AGAIN! Ha! That feels great...
I'm not a fool, however. I will always have to remind myself to continuing staying sober no matter how elated OR depressed I feel. The clarity of knowing this gives me the peace of mind I need to live in the HERE and NOW. I'm learning what it means to deal with life as unfolds before me.
So if you're wondering if you can break free from the grip of drinking, I believe in you. Sure it takes hard work, but if you're honest with yourself and focus on living your life differently than you are now, you'll have the opportunity of saying "**** you," too from whatever height you choose.
I'm six months sober today. And I'm happy to report that things have changed. No, better yet: I'VE changed - all the way down to the core of my innermost thoughts, ones that used to tell me that "tipping a Tall One is a really good idea." The urge of the AV is nothing more than a faint whisper drowned-out by the buzzing activity of my sober mind, body, and soul. So here it goes from atop the world (literally, as I'm on a flight to Tahoe right now): I WILL NEVER DRINK AGAIN! There. I would have never said that six months ago, much less imagine saying it at all. Ever. And it is with confidence, I live it. Now. And now's all that matters.
**** YOU ALCOHOL - NEVER AGAIN! Ha! That feels great...
I'm not a fool, however. I will always have to remind myself to continuing staying sober no matter how elated OR depressed I feel. The clarity of knowing this gives me the peace of mind I need to live in the HERE and NOW. I'm learning what it means to deal with life as unfolds before me.
So if you're wondering if you can break free from the grip of drinking, I believe in you. Sure it takes hard work, but if you're honest with yourself and focus on living your life differently than you are now, you'll have the opportunity of saying "**** you," too from whatever height you choose.
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Thank you all for your kind words.
I really do want to offer some hope for anyone living in the darkness of alcohol addiction. I was there for 25 years. Dying slowly and silently. I know what it feels like to do 5 shots of vodka in the morning just to feel normal. I know what it feels like drink all day long and never really get buzzed and then wake up after another blackout not knowing where I was or what I was doing.
If I can get sober, anyone can.
I really do want to offer some hope for anyone living in the darkness of alcohol addiction. I was there for 25 years. Dying slowly and silently. I know what it feels like to do 5 shots of vodka in the morning just to feel normal. I know what it feels like drink all day long and never really get buzzed and then wake up after another blackout not knowing where I was or what I was doing.
If I can get sober, anyone can.
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Congratulations on 6 months OnTheRoad, what an achievement.
It's great to be free from the binding and crutch of alcohol. In fact, we was prisoners of it and have broken free, that's what it feels like.
It's great to be free from the binding and crutch of alcohol. In fact, we was prisoners of it and have broken free, that's what it feels like.
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