kenton

Day 530 for me today. Just wanted to say to anyone struggling..... don't drink today. Don't worry about tomorrow or next week.... just don't drink today.

Being present in every moment over the last 17 months has allowed me to get my life onto the right path.... the path that's right for me. I don't always notice all the advantages of sobriety but I took some time this morning to think about them. During the last 17 months I've redecorated my house, written a book, been promoted at work, run 3 half marathons, fallen in love with my husband again, been the best mother I can be, cut toxic people out of my life, learnt to say 'no', rediscovered my sense of humour, developed new friendships and learned to like myself again.

When I first got sober I wanted to feel better NOW. I wanted my life to be better NOW. But it doesn't work like that. Once I got into the sober flow of things I stopped thinking about how I wanted my life to be... I just got on with living my life.

Halloween 2016 was when I decided to stop drinking and I recently found my diary from that time. I can remember writing the words but it feels like that diary was written in a different time, on a different planet. In October 2016 I was paranoid, confused, sad and desperate. In April 2018, life is no easier than it was then (life is never easy, it's not supposed to be) but now I feel happy, strong, optimistic and excited about my future. The only thing that has changed in that time is that I stopped drinking alcohol. I'm so glad I decided to stop. I will never regret my decision to stop. It is the best decision I ever made.

So, I'm looking forward to another sober day. I hope you join me xxx

Dee74

Congrats Kenton

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Donnyb

Awesome inspirational post Kenton!! Thank you, and I will be joining you for a sober day today😊

RetiredGuy

Great post,thanks!

Berrybean

And this is what people mean when they say that sobriety can give you a life that is (at the start of the journey) beyond our wildest dreams.

Congratlations Kenton.

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Yixi

Thanks for the post Kenton and a huge congratulations on 530. Best decision I ever made too and it's people like yourself who give me inspiration to keep at it x

thomas11

Great post and congratulations.

Stronger2017

Lovely post Kenton. It’s amazing what we can do when we break free from the booze😊

Rowlands1

Thankyou for such a inspirational post
I will willing join you all in another content sober day .

bandicoot2

Kenton!! Love your post and your enthusiasm!!

tnek97

Kenton! I could have almost written your post, it felt that familiar. We are on the same timeline, I chose sobriety on Nov. 1, 2016, and I recognize so much of what you speak. Congratulations on 530 days!