Day 1 coming to an end
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Day 1 coming to an end
Yep, I have successfully made it all day without a drink. I will be going to bed 100% sober. I stuck with my plan today, including the meds to help with withdrawal, and it has been worth it.
The Celebrate Recovery Meeting went very well and I really think this is the right group for me. They are a close knit group that is very welcoming to “outsiders”. The faith based part is what I also need.
What blows my mind is just today I thought how I wish I had a turkey for thanksgiving, but honestly couldn’t afford to get one. (Thanks to my past drinking expenses.) After the meeting they asked if anyone needed a turkey. I didn’t say a word because I was new. Well a lady looked at me and specifically asked me if I had one. I was honest and said no. I left there with a turkey AND all the sides for a nice thanksgiving lunch. That means so much to me.
Tonight gave me hope that there is a better life out there. There are people with struggles who are willing to accept and help the newcomers who are severely struggling and a hot mess.
I’m so grateful to be sober today. I’m thankful to have found this site many years ago and the group I found tonight.
Tomorrow I’ll be posting about my day 2 accomplishment.
The Celebrate Recovery Meeting went very well and I really think this is the right group for me. They are a close knit group that is very welcoming to “outsiders”. The faith based part is what I also need.
What blows my mind is just today I thought how I wish I had a turkey for thanksgiving, but honestly couldn’t afford to get one. (Thanks to my past drinking expenses.) After the meeting they asked if anyone needed a turkey. I didn’t say a word because I was new. Well a lady looked at me and specifically asked me if I had one. I was honest and said no. I left there with a turkey AND all the sides for a nice thanksgiving lunch. That means so much to me.
Tonight gave me hope that there is a better life out there. There are people with struggles who are willing to accept and help the newcomers who are severely struggling and a hot mess.
I’m so grateful to be sober today. I’m thankful to have found this site many years ago and the group I found tonight.
Tomorrow I’ll be posting about my day 2 accomplishment.
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Originally Posted by Bob4x4 
congrats on day 1. by the end of the week perhaps you could get some turkey with the cash you've saved by not drinking, and they will be on sale - a delayed thanksgiving and a reward for not drinking.
I have never regretted quitting drinking. And never once have I woken up sober, wishing I had drank the night before. 
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