Jtf7

Yesterday was my last day at a position after getting a no fault of my own demotion. I cleaned up my office, said sad goodbyes to my employees and was getting ready to go back to my old position next week. Needless to say, last night I was super bummed about the work issue, and still a little bitter about not getting the position. As i was going home, I seriously considered going to my local pub and having one last night of drinking my sorrows away. I have today and tomorrow off, so not like it would have affected my work.

However, instead, I had dinner with a friend, went home early, watched some TV and then fell a sleep. I am heading up north today for an event this weekend, and I am SO HAPPY that I did not succumb to my base level need to drink. If I did, I would be feeling horrible today and scared that I could not control my urges.

I feel good.

fantail

Congratulations! That's a major life event... not drinking over it is such a powerful thing to do for yourself. You just put down a big sturdy foundation brick in your sobriety.

Nonsensical

Congrats on cleaining up your act!

Jtf7

Yeah I do feel more powerful not drinking over it. Back in the day, I'd be the guy crying to the bartender about my woes.

But I think not waking up with a hangover and guilt is what makes me feel even stronger.

Well that and taking my work lumps like a man, and not acting like a Winey baby.

fantail

Yeah exactly! I feel that way too. Every time I get through something difficult without drinking, and almost immediately see how much better I feel and how glad I am I didn't give in, it reinforces me for the next time.

SunriseSky

Thanks for your post. You've set a good example for me.

Kirky

Great job not going to the pub JT! Youre an inspiration for newbies like me.

ScottFromWI

Fantastic job JT, thanks for sharing too!

Soberwolf

Congrats Jt

Hevyn

Proud of you for making it over that hurdle, Jt. Each time we rise above a problem without caving, we grow stronger.