15days!!!
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15days!!!
Day 15 and the total joy I feel waking up sober is incredible. It is the longest I’ve been sober in months. It’s great waking up and having a nice hot cup of coffee instead of a swig from a bottle to fight off the shakes. It’s great getting my kids ready for school without struggling to help them tie their shoes because my hands are shaking so much. It’s GREAT spending time with them in the evening instead of worrying about sneaking off for a drink in my bathroom.
Day 3-4 was the hardest, I had finally gotten over my withdrawals(terrible hallucinations, dreams, tremors) and I felt good again. So I thought, “I should be fine to have one” ... I am SO glad I didn’t. The fog is starting to lift and I can see clearly again. I know I have a VERY long(life-long) road ahead of me, but I’m prepared to face it with the support of my family. I thank god for these message boards. I don’t post much but just reading has helped tremendously. I just want to thank everyone here for their stories !
Day 3-4 was the hardest, I had finally gotten over my withdrawals(terrible hallucinations, dreams, tremors) and I felt good again. So I thought, “I should be fine to have one” ... I am SO glad I didn’t. The fog is starting to lift and I can see clearly again. I know I have a VERY long(life-long) road ahead of me, but I’m prepared to face it with the support of my family. I thank god for these message boards. I don’t post much but just reading has helped tremendously. I just want to thank everyone here for their stories !
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Beautiful. Congrats.
I find those mornings with my son as so so f'ing precious since I've been sober. Feel like I catching him looking at me some days, checking to make sure that my energy really is there, and my presence is so different. Used to be fighting off the nausea or wishing I was drinking instead of being with him. Now time seems to go slower when we are together and I cherish every moment. Sounds cheesy but it's so true.
I find those mornings with my son as so so f'ing precious since I've been sober. Feel like I catching him looking at me some days, checking to make sure that my energy really is there, and my presence is so different. Used to be fighting off the nausea or wishing I was drinking instead of being with him. Now time seems to go slower when we are together and I cherish every moment. Sounds cheesy but it's so true.
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Originally Posted by Breakingcycles 
Wonderful!!!
Our little ones are always watching and are far more aware than they let on. I'm sure your kiddos are happy to have you present!
Keep up the good work! 😀
Our little ones are always watching and are far more aware than they let on. I'm sure your kiddos are happy to have you present!
Keep up the good work! 😀
I can already tell they are! It brought tears to my eyes when my 3 year old said to me “you’re happy mama!” when I was playing and laughing with her in her room tonight.
It was both tears of happiness and sadness. I am ashamed I was so zoned out that even she noticed. But it is the best motivation to keep going. I will never be that kind of mother again !
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