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What little thing about sobriety are you enjoying today?

Old 11-17-2011, 07:53 PM
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I don't dread looking in the frig, to see how few beers are left from last night's binge session while also wondering how I'm going to pay for the next.
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Old 11-17-2011, 07:53 PM
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I enjoyed today by driving kids to the library afterwork, and not worrying about hurrying home to get me buzz on.. Day 19
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Old 11-17-2011, 08:35 PM
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I'm enjoying the fact that at this moment I don't need anything.
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Old 11-17-2011, 09:22 PM
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Learning, experiencing new things, meeting new people, and being able to socialize. It's much better than being isolated from the world and trapped in a bottle.
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Old 11-17-2011, 09:46 PM
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I'm enjoying reading this thread, seeing this long list of blessings, and being reminded of how lucky I am.

Calling it "recovery" doesn't do it justice. It implies you're simply reclaiming what was lost to addiction. But prior to addiction, did you ever wake up grateful just to feel normal? Did you ever get a smile on your face thinking about the recycling bin?

Sometimes I feel sorry for my normal drinker friends. They have no idea what they're missing.

Thanks for the thread, SSIL!
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Old 11-18-2011, 03:31 AM
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Old 11-18-2011, 03:51 AM
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Waking up feeling good every day! I do not miss than hangovers and feeling tired and worn out
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Old 11-18-2011, 04:58 AM
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Old 11-18-2011, 06:18 AM
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When I hug my daughter, I don't have to worry that she might smell alcohol on me.
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Old 11-18-2011, 06:42 AM
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Ah, the recycling bin! I too used to hide empty bourbon bottles under the regular recyclables so that my wife wouldn't see how much I had been drinking the past week.

I'm only on Day 4, but what I will enjoy today is not having to go by the liquor store to stock up on alcohol for the weekend (usually preceeded by a visit to the ATM!) and then sneaking the goods into the house. Only four days, but I'm embarrassed as I reflect on the amount of deception I relied on to continue drinking.
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Old 11-18-2011, 06:54 AM
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I enjoy not having a hangover in the morning. Not having to go to the liquor store for a fresh supply of booze every few days. Not feeling embarrassed about answering the phone in the afternoon.

I enjoy my sober life !
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Old 11-18-2011, 08:45 AM
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For me it's more like what little thing am I NOT enjoying--Nothing!

I am enjoying Every Little thing, especially being present and living in each moment!
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Old 11-18-2011, 08:47 AM
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Just enjoyed a garlic bagel with cream cheese, some roast beef and a big ole slice of cake... and had no desire to throw it back up!
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Old 11-18-2011, 09:09 AM
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Playing guitar and realizing how much better I am when sober!
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Old 11-18-2011, 01:02 PM
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I am enjoying NOT freaking out when I was told the car needs $700 of work.

Not letting fear run my life these days, instead doing what a hopeful person does, and dealing with things as they come.
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Old 11-18-2011, 01:28 PM
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I am grateful that I am not trying to plan my weekend around activities that drinking is "supported"---Golf, Grilling out, etc.
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