lighteningbug

Me? My little pony is strutting herself in a circle of peace without drinking. Plus I am sicker than a turtle on steroids. I move from bed to bathroom to bed again. Go me!

So what say you?

Upward2Enlightenment

The idea that I don't want to be the person I was when I was using.

lighteningbug

That is a good reply.

LollyD

A monster hangover.

graced333

Staying sober so my three grandkids will know the real me.

ICanDoBetter

It both is and isn't the ten kids at my house. The noise and chaos and stress is a definite trigger when I need quiet and an escape. On the other hand obviously drinking while responsible for other's kids is not an option.

I need my Diet Coke and Calgon and some meditation right now...

waterlogged

My fizzy water & chocolate. Seriously though i am glad to be alive & free of my AV xx

lighteningbug

I wish there was a like feature here. I would be all over that.

LifeChanges

A bag of ruffles, a cupcake, no wine in the house, and a residual hangover

Thumpalumpacus

The happiness of sobriety and ongoing recovery, mainly.

I like the person I'm becoming, no need to derail that with diving back into the whirlpool.

Krisinwi

I do not want to feel like total crap tomorrow and for the next week. That's motivation enough for me to stay sober today!

Scared1234

Waking up anxiety, panic, and pain free is the best

Hevyn

The memory of the hideousness that was my life just before I quit.

I'm glad this evening finds you sober, lightening.

least

I love my sober life so much, I wouldn't give it up for anything.

entropy1964

I'm sorry you're sick. That sucks.

Let's see...house is clean, bought some plants to add to the garden, beautiful daughter, yoga tomorrow, hangover free coffee in the AM, cozy on the couch, clean sheets, clear eyes. Happy days. All would be overlooked or a mess if drinking.

MIRecovery

My wife and I took a drive to this quaint restaurant on a lake 20 miles north of where I live, took the country roads back on a beautiful sunny spring, I'm a yard nazi so I worked outside all afternoon, took the dog for a walk. Now I'm pretty tired and pretty content. Probably will find some mindless dribble on TV and veg

Many worry if there is life after alcohol. I can tell you I had a great day and alcohol wasn't even on the radar. Recovery is about a new life not trying to make my old life work without alcohol

BattleAxBonnie

Tonight I'll stay sober because I'm stubborn. I'm also angry at my husband and son (big triggers), but my stubbornness wins out. I want to change my life so much right now, that even if he comes home with a bottle of wine to pacify (sabotage) me, it won't work. I'm angry and for good reason. I don't want to be that same person I was for almost 39 years. (I started drinking at 15 and I'm almost 54 now). So thank you for this fantastic, support. I think you're my life saver.

Isobela16

Tonight I'll stay sober because I now know there is so done who truthfully care for me😊

madgirl

Sheer stubbornness keeping me sober tonight. It's a beautiful evening where I live, and I am proud to say I did everything I had on my mental "to do" list today.

The grill was going earlier, and H brought home a six pack of sweet water 420 beers, and I literally felt my mouth start to salivate. Now I am kind of hurt and angry about that stupid beer. I did just eat a "KIND" bar with chocolate on it to soothe the craving. Today is day 36.

FormerWineGirl

I've come too far and put in too much work to go back to that place. I now know the peace and contentment of sobriety, and I have no desire to ever let go of it! That keeps me sober.