A fresh start
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A fresh start
On Thursday, 27 November I took the decision to stop drinking alcohol and to start living a full and active life. Alcohol has already stolen so much of my life, I realised it is now or never. I am 6 days sober and, except for the initial overwhelming feelings of anger, I am doing ok.
I have tried numerous times in the past to sober up but the conviction just did not last. Now I realise being sober requires hard work and forward planning. I always tried to sober up in secret, but now I've told all my loved ones and they help keep me committed to a sober life. I am so grateful.
I am also extremely grateful for the soberrecovery web site and the Newcomers forum. You also keep me sober.
I have tried numerous times in the past to sober up but the conviction just did not last. Now I realise being sober requires hard work and forward planning. I always tried to sober up in secret, but now I've told all my loved ones and they help keep me committed to a sober life. I am so grateful.
I am also extremely grateful for the soberrecovery web site and the Newcomers forum. You also keep me sober.
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Originally Posted by Marri 
On Thursday, 27 November I took the decision to stop drinking alcohol and to start living a full and active life. Alcohol has already stolen so much of my life, I realised it is now or never. I am 6 days sober and, except for the initial overwhelming feelings of anger, I am doing ok.
I have tried numerous times in the past to sober up but the conviction just did not last. Now I realise being sober requires hard work and forward planning. I always tried to sober up in secret, but now I've told all my loved ones and they help keep me committed to a sober life. I am so grateful.
I am also extremely grateful for the soberrecovery web site and the Newcomers forum. You also keep me sober.
I have tried numerous times in the past to sober up but the conviction just did not last. Now I realise being sober requires hard work and forward planning. I always tried to sober up in secret, but now I've told all my loved ones and they help keep me committed to a sober life. I am so grateful.
I am also extremely grateful for the soberrecovery web site and the Newcomers forum. You also keep me sober.
That was smart telling everyone what you want to do.....now it should stick....HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
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Great job on 6 days, Marri. I had a lot of anger in the early days too. I realized most of my anger was directed at myself for getting into such a mess. I suspect your anger will diminish as you continue in your recovery.
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Originally Posted by Marri
On Thursday, 27 November I took the decision to stop drinking alcohol and to start living a full and active life. Alcohol has already stolen so much of my life, I realised it is now or never. I am 6 days sober and, except for the initial overwhelming feelings of anger, I am doing ok.
I have tried numerous times in the past to sober up but the conviction just did not last. Now I realise being sober requires hard work and forward planning. I always tried to sober up in secret, but now I've told all my loved ones and they help keep me committed to a sober life. I am so grateful.
I am also extremely grateful for the soberrecovery web site and the Newcomers forum. You also keep me sober.
I have tried numerous times in the past to sober up but the conviction just did not last. Now I realise being sober requires hard work and forward planning. I always tried to sober up in secret, but now I've told all my loved ones and they help keep me committed to a sober life. I am so grateful.
I am also extremely grateful for the soberrecovery web site and the Newcomers forum. You also keep me sober.
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Getting up again ...
I get knocked down, but I get up again ...
So, I relapsed. It was painful and it was humiliating.
But, today, I am again on day 6 of sobriety. I am grateful for the grace I have received to be able to stay sober for 6 whole days.
Patience, tolerance and humility is my mantra ...
So, I relapsed. It was painful and it was humiliating.
But, today, I am again on day 6 of sobriety. I am grateful for the grace I have received to be able to stay sober for 6 whole days.
Patience, tolerance and humility is my mantra ...
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Glad you're back Marri 
not only that but it needs to be consistent effort too, at least initially.
What are you going to do this time to ensure the effort stays constant?
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Now I realise being sober requires hard work and forward planning.
What are you going to do this time to ensure the effort stays constant?
D
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Marri - I did it too. Had a couple of starts that didn't go well. I thought I was well prepared, but apparently not. Last time, armed with great advice & the companionship of SR, it took. That was over 9 yrs. ago. So there is no doubt this time you can triumph and get free. We are with you.
That was over 9 yrs. ago. So there is no doubt this time you can triumph and get free. We are with you.
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