NewJosh

Last night was rough. I was really tempted to drink. But I thought it through and knew that one sip would result in a quick slide into the depths. And I've fought too hard for these 141 days of sobriety to just throw it away.

But even as I slept, I dreamed of alcohol. Of buying it. Of locking myself up alone. Of taking that first sip. This isn't the first time I've dreamed about it. And it's not the first time I've been tempted hard. But through all of this there is one constant.

Every single time, I wake up the next morning and I'm extremely glad I did NOT drink. I never wake up and think "man, wish I had drank last night".

It's hard, but it gets easier. And peace often comes in the morning after the storm.

Meraviglioso

Great post and great reminder! I am so glad you stayed strong and didn't drink too! Your post here today would be much different, wouldn't it?!

NewJosh

Absolutely. There wouldn't have been a post here this morning. It'd be in eight or nine months. Thank God for my sobriety!

FLCamper

Good job! I've had one or two dreams about drinking. I think they are fairly common. But as with any anxiety-producing dream, they are disturbing.
Glad you woke up sober and hang over free.

madgirl

Yeah. You'll never, ever wake up and think "oh I wish I had drank last night!" It's a 100% sure thing you'll wake up and be glad you are sober - and this is really saying something, considering that so many things in life aren't 100% anything.

amazingjoy

Great post...thanks!

2ndhandrose

I love your post, NewJosh

It is such an awesome feeling waking up everyday, with no hangover, no remorse, no shame.

Easy2slip

Thanks for posting..... this is true and something to remember!

FarToGo

Great post! A VERY good reminder. Well done you, here's to lots of lovely mornings for all of us.
xx

Kelly12390

I know that feeling and you're right. Its tough today but I want that feeling in the morning.
That feeling of waking up, sick, pathetic and desperate that you have leftovers is horrific and the most lousy, lonely place to be. Getting through the tough evenings has its perks in the morning. Thanks for the reminder!

Soberwolf

Good post keep up the good work

CaseyW

I drank after 145 days of sobriety last year. It doesn't get any better out there. I promise.

Good on you for waking up sober. Keep on doing the next right thing.

Leshar

Nice post, thanks!