60 Days!
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60 Days!
Today is my 60th day of sobriety - and I feel good. My self confidence is coming back, I wake up with a clear head, and my moods are much more level. Thanks everyone for their help and support.
Off to a meeting tonight - I will be glad to get my 60 day medallion tonight. One day at a time......
Off to a meeting tonight - I will be glad to get my 60 day medallion tonight. One day at a time......
Congrats on 60 days
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Nutz,
How and why? Hmmm.....
First, accepting that I really an an alcoholic and saying out loud in meetings. I had known for a long time, but didn't really want to do anything about it - at times I think that I was waiting for the other shoe to drop to force me into doing something about my drinking. But, finally, I realized that I had had enough, and that if I continued on the path that I was on, that I would not be around long term. So, that was the first thing. Finding a really good group for an AA meeting also really helped me - it may not be for everyone, but it helps me. Actually finding people in person that could relate to my situation was helpful - and this site has also been helpful in many ways (thanks T!) Also, not looking ahead too far - if I thought that I can't drink this summer, or at holidays, or duing football season, or golfing, or whatever, then I would be tempted to say screw it and just go get loaded - so I really need to work hard at just taking it a day at a time.
Why? It was time for me to stop drinking - I truly feel it was just time. Sorry I got long winded here - take care!
How and why? Hmmm.....
First, accepting that I really an an alcoholic and saying out loud in meetings. I had known for a long time, but didn't really want to do anything about it - at times I think that I was waiting for the other shoe to drop to force me into doing something about my drinking. But, finally, I realized that I had had enough, and that if I continued on the path that I was on, that I would not be around long term. So, that was the first thing. Finding a really good group for an AA meeting also really helped me - it may not be for everyone, but it helps me. Actually finding people in person that could relate to my situation was helpful - and this site has also been helpful in many ways (thanks T!) Also, not looking ahead too far - if I thought that I can't drink this summer, or at holidays, or duing football season, or golfing, or whatever, then I would be tempted to say screw it and just go get loaded - so I really need to work hard at just taking it a day at a time.
Why? It was time for me to stop drinking - I truly feel it was just time. Sorry I got long winded here - take care!
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That is wonderful! 60 Days sober is a great place to be. I'v just been sober for 12 days, but you inspire me to keep on going and taking one day at a time. Keep coming back! Love, Jacqui
That is wonderful! 60 Days sober is a great place to be. I'v just been sober for 12 days, but you inspire me to keep on going and taking one day at a time. Keep coming back! Love, Jacqui
it's great that you're feeling so much better too!
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Good work my friend! 60 days is a wonderful accomplishment and you have earned every day of it! You are an inspiration to us and show us that we can recover one day at a time. You have helped me today--
PROUD OF YOU!!!
love,
Hope
PROUD OF YOU!!!
love,
Hope
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