iceteaplease

I won't drink today because....


Hi everyone,

I saw this thread on another forum and was so inspired by it; I thought it might be encouraging for us as newcomers as well.

As for me, I won't drink today because I have been WASTED. Alcohol has wasted my time, my money, my health, my energy, my dreams, my family time, and the goodwill and patience of those I love. Such waste is immoral to me, and as a result I choose not to drink today no matter what that voice says or what the day brings. Day 15!

I hope that everyone has a great sober day and I hope I will get to read some of your reasons as well!

SSIL75

Nice thread!

I won't drink today because I enjoy sober life so much more.

instant

I won't drink today because that's the way I roll.

whitehorses

I WONT DRINK TODAY.
Because i am on DAY 10 OF NOT BEING WASTED!
(and i dont want to WASTE any more time, money, health, family either..

FallenAngel06

I won't drink today because I'm tired of waking up sick, and hating myself.

Gerbosko

I won't drink today because I have absolutely no desire for it. The "voice" is gone, I'm living life, and I'm not looking back.

iliveforyou

I won't drink or use today because I am sick to death of attempting to run from myself and failing miserably. Drowning my self hatred, misery and mental illnesses in substances...it's all a delusion. I'm sick of being sick all the time.

Addiction has robbed me of 10 precious years and all I can do is one day at a time. When I slip, I'm right back up. I WILL NEVER GIVE UP.

I will not use today because I deserve better and so does my daughter.

FourSeasons

Ditto for me... Your post is a great reminder as to why I want to change my ways... Thanks again for sharing this thoughtful and insightful post...

trigirl71

I won't drink today because...I don't miss the S.H.O.W (SICK, HUNGOVER, OVERWEIGHT, WASTED).

IWLSAST

Great idea for a thread ITP.

I choose to not pick up today because:

- i woke up sober and in a great and productive mood, never woke up drunk feeling this way

- got sober this last time four months ago, and the most incredible opportunities have been coming my way...i've come to the conclusion that somebody, somewhere is telling me by all my good fortune that THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE DUDE...YOU BETTER GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME

- by not drinking, i can manage any disappointing or frustrations that life brings in a rational, level headed way

- not drinking today lets me imagine the possibilities

- last thing that comes to mind this morning...if i drink today, i am pretty sure that i will crawl up into a ball and die...literally

thanks for the ponder ITP...

Carlos

aasharon90

Hi Im Sharon and Im an Alcoholic.

I will not drink today because today I need to
share my hope of recovery that Ive experienced
in the last 21 yrs.

Hope that I can stay sober under any circustances
life throws at me with a program of recovery I have
with by incorperating the tools and knowledge of steps
and principles applied to my everyday life.

By being responsible, openminded, willing and honest
in my life i can stay sober one more day my sharing my
own ESH - experiences, strengths and hopes of what
it was like before. during and after my drinking to others
that still battle addiction each day.

You can too.

SoCalDude

I will not drink today, because my life, my family, my relationships, my friends, and my soul are too important to throw away.

Sapling

I heard a lady in a meeting one time say she did her maintenance steps every day. (Normally steps 10, 11 and 12) She had 35 years sober in AA. She said her maintenance steps were steps 1, 2 and 3.

Am I powerless over people places and things..?
Am I sane or insane...?
Who's running the show...God or me?

I Liked that..

So I won't drink today because I practice these principles in all my affairs.

soberjim

I will NOT drink today. The past week, I truly enjoy waking up with a clear head. Plus I like saving the money I spend of booze.

Jim

evilhalf

I will not drink today because my son deserves the same caring and loving mom that god blessed me with. Day by day is still hard for me so i go moment by moment.

Healthyfood

I will not drink today because after 4-5 hours booze will be empty and my head too.

losteverything

I wont drink today, because that little devil voice inside my head tells me I should, and I hate that guy...he is always leading into dark places, and I believe he is quite literally insane...

Lost3000

Great post iceteaplease!

I choose not to drink today so that I can be my true self, and experience and see things without having an altered perception and without the haze that booze brings to me.

Jeans

I will not drink today because i've finally found the enough love inside me to love myself. I am worth more than the life I was having.

LoftyIdeals

I won't drink today because I've come to realize that LIFE is a whole lot bigger than me, and I need to be sober just to keep up with it.