baldjim

when i first stopped drinking ,i had a week where i thought yes i've done it i have stopped drinking yaaaay

then a lonliness and gloom set in for a month maybe more

that gloom is slowly lifting

i have a future now ,instead of my main plan being lets get some money i'm gona get wasted the whole weekend

i have made plans to see my daughter in america next year ,i have plans to do the coast to coast walk for my 50th birthday next year ,though i'll probably do that by mountain bike

so if you are new sober person my advice would be let the guys on this site inspire you as they have me,its not easy to give up drinking its very hard but its do-able and the rewards are so great ,having back your life ,feeling well,looking your kids in the eye and not feeling like a total failure ,having money again,not stinking of that stale booze stench ,looking and feeling healthy

and its all free and only a few weeks away ,what could be better

shaun00

wow 50 days.............top man.

and reaping the benefits...

im impressed how you have continued to post and come to sr.

i think its really important for you and other newcomers to continue to post.

lots of potential members lurk in the background here looking how you guys get on and what you do.....

so by posting your progress your showing some hopeless drunks that there is hope and it can be done..and is.

catch-22

well done, jim!

baldjim

thanks trucker for your reply

i do wonder if i over post to be honest

but i lurked about a bit and it was the people who had done a few weeks sober and were posting about what it was like for them ,they where the posts that i wanted to read ,as i was unsure what was happening or going to happen

i think if i had not joined S/R i would have failed as i was not expecting the loneliness gloom side of things ,it was the very fact that some people had gone through that stage too and posted about it helped me deal with it when it landed on me like a ton of bricks

and now i am through the gloom and doom stage hopefully some new sober person will read it and think well if he can do it then i can do it too

just as i did when i read some of your posts .... thank you guys ...i think it is important to keep posting on your progress as it shines like a beacon to those who have not stated on their sober journey to a better life

Charmie

hey baldjim.thanks for your positive post! im sober a little under 6 months and this is miracle let me tell you! my life has changed as have i beyond recogntion! it truly is wonderful to be able to look folk in then eye like you said and not come too every morning with that impending doom of what you might have/done or said! ive just got back from a trip to america with my partner and it was wonderful! didnt even think about booze,there is so much to see and do and so much enjoyment to be had sober! your trip there is reall sopmething to look forward to! keep up the positive attitude and congrats on your 50 days.keep posting,i have found sr and the folk here to be an invaluable tool.

yeahgr8

Well done on the 50 Jim!!!!

Do you mean coast to coast in the states? How far is that? Something i have said i would do for the last 10 years, in a car though, but have been busy;-)

vegibean

CONGRATS!!!!!! That's awesome. Keep it up man.

FightOn

Thanks for the post BaldJim. I am just starting my 7th day and reading posts like this definitely help to give me strength to FightOn. Since I actually started posting it has made a huge difference in my resolve. Thanx again and and I look forward to your future posts.

least

Congrats on your fifty days sober!

:ghug3

Freeport

Awesome work, Jim. Keep at it. I'm at Day 73, and though I still have challenging days, it sure seems like they're less challenging than they were a couple months ago. SR has really helped me and I'm glad it's helping you.

DJ1

Congrats your an inspiration keep up the great work

C23

Congrats on 50 days. We are very close in our sobriety time and I know exactly what you are talking aobut. Thanks for continuing to come here, post, and motivate us all. Good on ya Mate!

Chris

coffeenut

Jim...your success is inspiring....you really have been working hard for your sobriety.

And yes, SR ROCKS!

bjork

YAY! Great job! Have some lobster on the east coast for me!

SomeCallMeTim

50 days for me also!!! Congrats!!!

otterbearcat

Congrats on your 50 day

chadv

well i put the plug in the jug but still struggle with inner peace.. the not drinking is easy now but the living with a sober chad is very hard on a day to day bases..\my significant other has never seen me drink and does not understand sometimes when i have to go to a meeting.. its almost like she truly believes i am not alcoholic...Not sure what to do .. i feel like i am walking on egg shells when i want to go to a meeting and she is not always understanding..I have gotten away form my meetings alot and dont go near as mush as i did before we met. I know i need to go but cnat handle feeling guilty for needing a meeting.. Any input?


thanks

chadv

congrats .. thats a real accomplishment.. keep it up..

chad

smacked

Very happy to read this, Jim

tallcactus

Hi and congrates on the 50 days baldjim. Been following all your posts and been rooting for you. Keep on posting, love to read about your progress. Where in the US are you planning on visiting?