I wrote a note last night at 10:30
I wrote a note last night at 10:30
Just a note to my husband (who was out) telling him that our son had woken up sick and I had given him medicine. I was concerned he'd come home and feel his fever and double dose him.
Chances of me being able to write a legible note a year ago on a 'free' night alone with my husband out? About 0.
Would I have even checked on my son and found him sick? Unlikely
I'd have been too busy guzzling wine and running to bed when I heard the garage door opening so I wouldn't have to talk to my husband and reveal how drunk I was. Drinking 3 different kinds of drinks so no bottle would be empty.
Cos I was clever like that
It's good to be (9 months!) sober.
Chances of me being able to write a legible note a year ago on a 'free' night alone with my husband out? About 0.
Would I have even checked on my son and found him sick? Unlikely
I'd have been too busy guzzling wine and running to bed when I heard the garage door opening so I wouldn't have to talk to my husband and reveal how drunk I was. Drinking 3 different kinds of drinks so no bottle would be empty.
Cos I was clever like that
It's good to be (9 months!) sober.
I'd have been too busy guzzling wine and running to bed when I heard the garage door opening so I wouldn't have to talk to my husband and reveal how drunk I was. Drinking 3 different kinds of drinks so no bottle would be empty.
I too am amazed and excited at how much I can accomplish sober. No more putting things off or ignoring them altogether due to being too drunk or too sick. And paying attention to my dogs (my kids) means I notice problems before they get too bad and take care of them.
I have a paperweight that says "my goal in life is to be the kind of person that my dog thinks I am", and being sober enables me to do that.
I have a paperweight that says "my goal in life is to be the kind of person that my dog thinks I am", and being sober enables me to do that.
Also it helped me to relax about the cravings. I would remind myself that an alcoholic craving alcohol was totally normal. And it would pass as I built a life that had more to it than alcohol.
I got a lot from Rational Recovery (AVRT tool specifically).
I don't have any significant cravings anymore.
Congrats on 22 days!
I was that "person" too, with many other sad moments.
I don't even feel right referring to myself as a "mom" when I was drinking.
Keep up the great work and Congratulations on 9 months!!
Thank you for your post! I haven't been feeling it today and your post made me feel better and shine light on the important things that seem to take a back seat when feeling down.
I don't even feel right referring to myself as a "mom" when I was drinking.
Keep up the great work and Congratulations on 9 months!!
Thank you for your post! I haven't been feeling it today and your post made me feel better and shine light on the important things that seem to take a back seat when feeling down.
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