A Little Encouragement
where the light is
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 2,763
A Little Encouragement
I am not too far past the 90 day mark and I want to offer my encouragement to everyone just starting out. Somewhere along the way, fear & guilt stopped driving my sobriety – I no longer have to use “negative” feelings to stay away from alcohol. Well before I hit the 90 day mark, I really started to appreciate what a good life a sober life is. Most of the time, I am content & enjoying what life has to offer. When I feel down, it usually has nothing to do with my drinking history. My alcoholism is what it is - not a burden that I carry around. I still do get those occasional crazy thoughts but I have yet to come too close to acting upon them. This means I have more work to do but I am finding that most of that work to be okay, sometimes enjoyable – meeting people, learning about myself, helping each other, becoming a better person.
Whatever you are doing to maintain your sobriety:
Believe in yourself
Reach out, ask questions - don't be scared to ask for help
Work hard but don't rush things – I believe that if you keep pushing yourself to learn & get better, the sooner you will start living the benefits of sobriety
Do what you have to do to get through the tough times – “this to shall pass” is so true
Don't get frustrated - many days, not drinking was all that I accomplished
Use all resources that you find are appropriate & are available – In my case AA, prayer, SR, family support, self-help books, time management, fitness, enjoying sober activities – anything that helps you feel good about yourself will strengthen your sobriety. Personally, I would sooner overdo my efforts than not do enough and end up drinking again.
Best wishes!
Whatever you are doing to maintain your sobriety:
Believe in yourself
Reach out, ask questions - don't be scared to ask for help
Work hard but don't rush things – I believe that if you keep pushing yourself to learn & get better, the sooner you will start living the benefits of sobriety
Do what you have to do to get through the tough times – “this to shall pass” is so true
Don't get frustrated - many days, not drinking was all that I accomplished
Use all resources that you find are appropriate & are available – In my case AA, prayer, SR, family support, self-help books, time management, fitness, enjoying sober activities – anything that helps you feel good about yourself will strengthen your sobriety. Personally, I would sooner overdo my efforts than not do enough and end up drinking again.
Best wishes!
. On your making it to 
8 months my best wihes and Blessings to you.
where the light is
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 2,763
Thanks Butterfly. I do appreciate the congrats. I am closer to the 4 month mark and I just wanted to post some of my thoughts to encourage others who are kind of new to sobriety.
U and,:sorry I must it read wrong about you reaching your mark I'm write behind you I just made 3-months on 4-9-008 Well done.where the light is
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 2,763
Originally Posted by BUTTERFLY-7 
I must it read wrong about you reaching your mark I'm write behind you I just made 3-months on 4-9-008 Well done.
. I was thinking about the 3 month & under thread when I wrote this post (thats why I referenced 3 months) - I miss my friends 
.Great work on the sober time! Feels good, eh?
Take care. D
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