6 months today
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6 months today
181 days without pouring poison into my body. I was going to list off some benefits I’ve seen in these 6 months. But really besides all the great things like good sleep, more money, reduced anxiety and depression, ect ect. The biggest and best thing about my sobirety, is getting my family back, and slowly gaining back their trust.
This has been a 14 year battle for me. And it took total rock bottom for me to get sober. I had told my family time after time I would stop drinking, I would cut back, and I just kept pushing it farther and farther. “What would be different this time?” My husband said. I knew my words meant nothing. I couldn’t promise anything anymore. So I put my head down, and just kept moving forward without drinking. Being grateful, attending aa, getting a job, keeping a journal, making sober friends, changing my routine, sticking to my word, keeping my side of the street clean, getting a sponsor, working the steps, listening to sober podcasts, reading on SR, and NOT drinking. I see that on this path, my family isn’t asking what will be different this time, they are seeing me change, and I am seeing me change. And I am grateful to be given this second chance. I am so grateful to be sober.
This has been a 14 year battle for me. And it took total rock bottom for me to get sober. I had told my family time after time I would stop drinking, I would cut back, and I just kept pushing it farther and farther. “What would be different this time?” My husband said. I knew my words meant nothing. I couldn’t promise anything anymore. So I put my head down, and just kept moving forward without drinking. Being grateful, attending aa, getting a job, keeping a journal, making sober friends, changing my routine, sticking to my word, keeping my side of the street clean, getting a sponsor, working the steps, listening to sober podcasts, reading on SR, and NOT drinking. I see that on this path, my family isn’t asking what will be different this time, they are seeing me change, and I am seeing me change. And I am grateful to be given this second chance. I am so grateful to be sober.
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What a wonderful post.
I say to people sometimes 'Don't give up before the miracle happens'.
Well, it sounds like it is happening for you. I'm so happy for you and congratulations on six months. That is huge.
Yes, there are few things in life where we're given a second chance. You've taken yours and run with it. You're going to make it. I'm positive.
More power to you, you made my day.
I say to people sometimes 'Don't give up before the miracle happens'.
Well, it sounds like it is happening for you. I'm so happy for you and congratulations on six months. That is huge.
Yes, there are few things in life where we're given a second chance. You've taken yours and run with it. You're going to make it. I'm positive.
More power to you, you made my day.
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Join Date: Feb 2019
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Huge congratulations Kiki! Reading posts like this is so inspirational!! I’ve battling with it 14years and am determined this time to see it through. Now on day 25. Am excited about every milestone as the benefits seem to be getting better and better!!
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Love this!! Great job and insights and growth.
It took awhile for people in my fam to believe me; they just had to keep seeing the action.
Keep going - it will keep getting better as you grow in clarity, confidence, and diligence.
It took awhile for people in my fam to believe me; they just had to keep seeing the action.
Keep going - it will keep getting better as you grow in clarity, confidence, and diligence.
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Congratulations on two counts:
First, 6 months is a big deal. If you can do it for 6, you can do it for 600.
Second and more important, you sound like you have the hang of sobriety. If you are going to be sober, you might as well enjoy it. This is not always the case for some. Your enjoyment will carry you on to continued success.
First, 6 months is a big deal. If you can do it for 6, you can do it for 600.
Second and more important, you sound like you have the hang of sobriety. If you are going to be sober, you might as well enjoy it. This is not always the case for some. Your enjoyment will carry you on to continued success.
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