spadge

Today is day 16 of being alcohol free! In that time my whole life has just got better n better.

When I was drinking I was so miserable, suicidal n begging God not to give me another day!

Today I have lost 6lbs in weight, saved £100.00 in booze money and more than anything, inner peace.

Giving it up has been the best and most important decision I have ever made. The only way is up!!! xxx

Dee74

Congratulations Spadge

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Soberwolf

Excellent work on 16 days Spadge

amyrose

Congrats!! Day 16 here too. I don't think I've been 16 days sober for the past 9 years. It's a wonderful yet scary feeling, and I know it's so easy to slip back into my addiction. So glad to see you are feeling great!

spadge

Well done Amy

It took me several attempts to quit but I feel different now im convinced I will never touch another drop xx

saoutchik

Congratulations spadge and Amy rose, I really enjoy reading posts like yours

Thumpalumpacus

Well done Spadge and Amy both -- keep on keepin' on.

Anna

Great job, Spadge and Amy!

2muchpain

Welcome to the good life!!!! John

least

Congrats to both of you, Spadge and Amy. Keep going, it gets better.

amyrose

Love the determination! I'm not feeling quite so convinced about never, so am just going to stay sober today and figure the rest will work itself out. Have a party Saturday that will be a challenge, but I will make it through. Everyone is buying the "gave it up for lent / getting a physical" excuse so far, but the 27th is looming and I'll have to create a new plan by then. Not going to worry about that today.

thomas11

Sorry I missed this yesterday Spadge. Way to go, I'm glad you are feeling great about your decision. Being in "alcohol jail" is horrible.

spadge

Hi Amy Ive got a hen party this weekend n a wedding week after! I am going to stay focused and remember all ive learnt on here oh n drinking blackcurrant - my new favourite tipple! xxx

spadge

BTW its not the temptation that bothers me - its having to sit n listen to someone who is pie eyed!!!

FarToGo

I know what you mean, BUT you might be pleasantly surprised to find lots of people who are not. We drinkers often assumed everybody drinks, they don't you know. Enjoy yourself and stay strong. And well done!
xx

Mrskw

Congratulations!!

amyrose

Actually that gives me strength - when I've heard the same story 3 times, and the results always get bigger (I lost 10 lbs....an hour later 15....an hour later 50), and realize I used to be like that I am so glad to be an observer. In the end I remember how good I will feel the next morning, and that I will remember the entire night without feeling the need to call and apologize, or send the "I had fun" texts to see who will respond, meaning they aren't mad at me for whatever dumb **** I said. Let them drink all they want and fall over, I can catch them and remind myself why I will have water.

SoberLeigh

Congratulations, spadge; 16 days is fantastic. Glad that you are already seeing the some of the benefits of sobriety. Don't stop now - it gets better and better!!!!