8 months sober today!!
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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8 months sober today!!
Yep, it's been 8 months since I woke up feeling like I was going to die and hating myself passionately. I still have problems and my life isn't all sunshine and lollypops, but at least I'm no longer killing myself a little at a time.
I can take what life throws at me and either catch it or move out of the way.
My attitude is so much better and healthier. I'm a better person all around and a better mom to my dogs. I'm a better driver and no longer have a drinking accident just waiting to happen. I get more exercise cause I'm no longer too sick to get out of bed or leave the house. I don't waste my money on something that makes me sick. I smile more. I enjoy music again. My depression and anxiety are much more manageable now and my meds actually work as they are supposed to.
I could sit here all night and give reasons why I'm glad I stopped drinking and how much better off I am for it. I am especially grateful to be sober because I was a chronic relapser who just couldn't stay sober for more than a few months. And now I'm finding I don't want to drink anymore, not even when things get rough. I must be getting better. I sure feel better.
If you're just starting, or starting over, don't give up. Give it all your effort. The results are worth the effort. I love living sober. I enjoy so much more and regret so much less. Try it. Try hard. I think you'll like it. I sure do.
I can take what life throws at me and either catch it or move out of the way.
My attitude is so much better and healthier. I'm a better person all around and a better mom to my dogs. I'm a better driver and no longer have a drinking accident just waiting to happen. I get more exercise cause I'm no longer too sick to get out of bed or leave the house. I don't waste my money on something that makes me sick. I smile more. I enjoy music again. My depression and anxiety are much more manageable now and my meds actually work as they are supposed to.I could sit here all night and give reasons why I'm glad I stopped drinking and how much better off I am for it. I am especially grateful to be sober because I was a chronic relapser who just couldn't stay sober for more than a few months. And now I'm finding I don't want to drink anymore, not even when things get rough. I must be getting better. I sure feel better.
If you're just starting, or starting over, don't give up. Give it all your effort. The results are worth the effort. I love living sober. I enjoy so much more and regret so much less. Try it. Try hard. I think you'll like it. I sure do.
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: United Kingdom
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Well done Least!! 
I used to dread being stopped by the police the morning after. It's a great feeling knowing that if I was stopped now I would not be in trouble. Apart from the occasional little rogue thought that springs up from nowhere I also do not want to drink.
Wouldn't have thought that possible a few months ago.
Anyway, enough about me!
Thanks for your efforts and for sharing you experience - it really helps!
Nice one,
Stu.
I used to dread being stopped by the police the morning after. It's a great feeling knowing that if I was stopped now I would not be in trouble. Apart from the occasional little rogue thought that springs up from nowhere I also do not want to drink.
Wouldn't have thought that possible a few months ago.
Anyway, enough about me!
Thanks for your efforts and for sharing you experience - it really helps!Nice one,
Stu.
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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Congrats Least!!!! What a powerful post about sobriety You inspire me and I am grateful that you are part of SR. You have supported me when I first came here and continued to do so after my relapse. SR is a better place with you in it!!!
You inspire me and I am grateful that you are part of SR. You have supported me when I first came here and continued to do so after my relapse. SR is a better place with you in it!!!
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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Great going Least!!! 
When I first joined SR back in early April you were one of the posters I followed assiduously! Gosh, I hope that doesn't sound like stalking!!! You gave me so much hope. I am grateful you are here and sober!
All the very best, Least and keep being strong! :ghug3
When I first joined SR back in early April you were one of the posters I followed assiduously! Gosh, I hope that doesn't sound like stalking!!! You gave me so much hope. I am grateful you are here and sober!
All the very best, Least and keep being strong! :ghug3
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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Congratulations Least ! You are inspirational proof that we all have the power to stop.
Isn't it great when you discover you really WANT to stop, and that discovery leads you onto further fields of discovery...
And Eight is the number of infinity!
Isn't it great when you discover you really WANT to stop, and that discovery leads you onto further fields of discovery...
And Eight is the number of infinity!
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