instant

I had a busy week and a frustrating day at work yesterday. I spent some time with my wife when I got home discussing the dramas and the way I felt about it before dinner. I agreed readily to picking up my daughter from her friends at 10.30pm. My wife went to bed early and I kissed her goodnight. I sat on the couch, ate an ice cream and channel flicked the TV until I needed to leave. I got to the house chatted to the other parents whilst I waited. On the way back I chatted to my daughter about the exam she had and her plans for the weekend. She wanted to play me a song she likes from her ipod, she hugged me prior to going to bed when we got home.

At one level so mundane, at another level a miracle not possible seven months ago. Being sober enables me to be present in my own life. To exist with freedom from the struggle is priceless.

LosingmyMisery

Right on! I can totally relate! It is those moments that keep me going.

LoftyIdeals

Awesome, Instant! I totally get it. Excitement level? 10/100. Satisfaction level? 100/100!

BrianUtley

The gifts of sobriety. Hang on for the ride! It keeps getting better and better!

CRAZE

Reading stuff like this helps me resist the urge to twist a cap one more day!

dun

That is what I am here for. Thanks for the encouragement.

Tuesday24

Thanks for sharing that Instant I look forward and gather strength from reading your posts.

freshstart57

At my age, excitement has definitely lost its appeal. Satisfaction, on the other hand, is a habit with a lot more staying power than addiction. A normal night like the one you described, Instant, is fulfillment and bliss for me. I sleep the rest of the righteous after an evening like that.

By the way, has anyone ever told you how much you look like Captain Troy Tempest? The resemblance is uncanny.

Dee74

I find it so bizzare now to think how much I used to fear the little things that make up day to day reality - I truly treasure them now

great post Instant - thanks

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Tippingpoint

Great post Instant! Thanks so much for sharing it!

"....Being sober enables me to be present in my own life. To exist with freedom from the struggle is priceless"

This says it better than I ever could.

Well done!

debsam

What a fabulous post - I reflect on these kinds of things often.

I LOVE that my constant NO's and MAYBE's to doing something (because of drinking/hangovers) are now YES's or MAYBE's because I AM Sober......FREEEEEEDOM!!!!
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kiki5711

Vantrina

Your post is inspiring and a great reminder for me that it is the small, special moments in life that we get back when we stop drinking. I have noticed that I am more present and that a flicker of a moment, a shared laugh with a family member where we actually lock eyes when laughing out loud, were among the moments I was missing when I had a number of drinks in me.

Way to go Instant, thanks for the reminder that such miracles are possible.

version2

Way to go Instant!

sissy07

I find inspiration in all of your posts, but this one tops it all. I actually got tears in my eyes reading it.

Jenners

I love this post, thanks for sharing. I remember being in highschool with plans to go out, and my mom had agreed to give me a ride and by the time I had gotten all dolled up, she was passed out on her bed.

I had wondered at times when my kids grew older how I would pick them up from the movies, or a party or a friends. Hearing how much you got out of your evening last night by staying sober and being there for your child as opposed to being in the loneliness of a bottle instead is so inspiring, thank you so much for sharing