2 Years!
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2 Years!
Around Christmas time, I was really looking forward to checking in here and writing an update that I had made it two years. When the day came, I totally spaced it. I was having too much fun living life. So, this is my belated update. As of January 1, 2016 , I am officially two years sober and alcohol free. If you would have asked me two years ago if I thought I could make it this long there is no way I would have thought I would make it this long - not in a million years.
Life has changed to the point where I don't even really think of alcohol. The biggest part is when I am totally stressed out. That used to be when I would really want to drink. Now I am just . . . well, stressed, nothing more or less.
As my journey into recovery deepens, I still notice changes in myself. I used to be very very impatient and want solutions in the blink of an eye. This was especially true if something stressed me out or was an uncomfortable emotion. Now, I can wait out the emotion and I don't rush to judgment. I have continued running quite a bit. That is my "medicine." It really calms me down and provides a foundation to my day.
I can now say that I love myself and care about myself. Not the type of thing that I say lightly. At any rate, it has been a ride and I wish all of you the best.
Life has changed to the point where I don't even really think of alcohol. The biggest part is when I am totally stressed out. That used to be when I would really want to drink. Now I am just . . . well, stressed, nothing more or less.
As my journey into recovery deepens, I still notice changes in myself. I used to be very very impatient and want solutions in the blink of an eye. This was especially true if something stressed me out or was an uncomfortable emotion. Now, I can wait out the emotion and I don't rush to judgment. I have continued running quite a bit. That is my "medicine." It really calms me down and provides a foundation to my day.
I can now say that I love myself and care about myself. Not the type of thing that I say lightly. At any rate, it has been a ride and I wish all of you the best.
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You were so busy living life that you forgot to take note of your 2 year sober anniversary?!
Think about that.
Think about how far life can take us when we finally commit to putting behind us our alcoholic lifestyle.
Your post illustrates that perfectly.
Think about that.
Think about how far life can take us when we finally commit to putting behind us our alcoholic lifestyle.
Your post illustrates that perfectly.
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