whatcouldbe

Made it to 6th morning waking up sober and ready to start the day. Evenings are rough but the thought of how I will feel in the morning is driving me forward. My relationship and attentiveness to my children is good. They are young and I feel guilty for how much I missed out on due to sleeping it off or simply waiting until the day was over. I look back at young pictures of them and it makes me sad. I can't get that time back. I am hopeful that this has come to an end and I will no longer have missed moments.

kgirl41

Sober mornings are my favorite as well

August252015

I LOVE my mornings. My routine is set as far as my recovery work goes and I don't skip it. I am one of those who likes to get up hours before I have to be anywhere, so I can really enjoy my time AND get stuff done.

You have motivation and a good start! What's your plan for recovery?

Good luck.

whatcouldbe

I need ro work on that plan. I was a binge drinker mostly. Nothing in the house. Have been to two events this week. Struggled but as long as I didn't have that first one it's been working. Reading alot and getting some great insight! This site helps as well.

MidnightRider

I'm with you!
Love mornings.
It's one of my favorite things about being sober so far.

MrPL

I am in with you guys! It's nice to actually want to get out of bed instead of having to get out of bed.

Camery03

Mornings are the best! I love waking up sober, and the feeling of wanting to actually GET up! Fresh coffee never tasted so good!

U75

I spent most of the night up with my sick three year old. The weather is miserable outside. I've got a lot to do today.

BUT, I'm sober and present for my kids. Even a blah sober morning is light years better than waking up with the shakes and taking a slug of tequila before my coffee in the morning, just to stave off withdrawal.

In short, I agree. Mornings are the best.

Elicia08

I totally agree! Evenings are hard. Mornings are glorious! Happy to have my 13th sober morning in a row. Life is good today!!

bexxed

I'm with you! Morning and how I feel in the morning is sometimes the thing I hold onto when I'm having a moment. I value sleep, and the delicate way the sun comes up, the birds chirping.... So so much. I couldn't sleep well drinking and couldn't appreciate the morning poisoned by alcohol.

If you think about it one of the most sure fire ways to torture a human being is sleep deprivation. That's what we do to ourselves.

Have a great day.

B

IronPhoenix

It is a great feeling when you are fully in control of yourself and in the present for your loved ones.

Keep it up!

Forward12

Same here. Waking up refreshed and ready to start the day is far better then hung over, full of shame and regret.

Soberwolf

Congratulations