30 days!
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30 days!
Today it is one month since I have been sober. I am just scratching the surface on sobriety, but it is definitely worth the emotional rollercoaster ride and self discovery that I have been going through and awareness of my family dynamics. Is it painful at times --- you bet! I LOVE the fact that I do not wake up with a hangover, feeling of shame, guilt, self-hatred or trying to figure out which personality came out the night before and what damage I caused to my family. Talk about insanity. The good news is I do NOT have to feel that way again...it's a choice I can make every day!
Also one year ago (now it seems like ages ago), I was going through my 2nd round of chemotherapy for breast cancer. It seemed like an endless cycle of surgeries, treatments, and doctor appointments. I can say now, there IS a light at the end of the tunnel no matter what we are going through.
I love reading the SR posts and posting. It is encouraging, honest, and more importantly very helpful to me when I am feeling good, bad, or just blah! Thank you guys!
Also one year ago (now it seems like ages ago), I was going through my 2nd round of chemotherapy for breast cancer. It seemed like an endless cycle of surgeries, treatments, and doctor appointments. I can say now, there IS a light at the end of the tunnel no matter what we are going through.
I love reading the SR posts and posting. It is encouraging, honest, and more importantly very helpful to me when I am feeling good, bad, or just blah! Thank you guys!
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Hi Chung, Congrats on your success! Reading this post, especially after remembering your posts from a month ago, is so uplifting. You are coming out of darkness and growing into a beautiful version of yourself 
. Life keeps getting better when we remain sober. Have a wonderful day!
. Life keeps getting better when we remain sober. Have a wonderful day!
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Thank you Fearless! I know, even though it has only been a month, I went back and re-read my posts. Talk about doom and gloom and feeling of hopelessness. It is process and learning just to be patient with myself. Seems like almost everyone has been there and that is why SR is so comforting to me.
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The difference in tone in this post vs. the early ones is remarkable and tells an amazing story of inner strength and perseverance. I hope that as time goes on you continue to acknowledge that strength to yourself and grow in self-compassion.
I have a great amount of respect for how you've hung in there and just kept going despite the self-loathing and pain that comes with finally waking up, getting out of denial, and dealing with ourselves and our lives once and for all.
It's hard. Hard as nails. But it's so worth it.
Congratulations you! WOOOHOOO!
I have a great amount of respect for how you've hung in there and just kept going despite the self-loathing and pain that comes with finally waking up, getting out of denial, and dealing with ourselves and our lives once and for all.
It's hard. Hard as nails. But it's so worth it.
Congratulations you! WOOOHOOO!
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