Lost3000

Hi all,

I realized I am not posting too much on here any longer, although I am corresponding nearly every day with a friend I met here who has more than a decade of sobriety under the belt. She's a wonderful person who gives me support, encouragement and advice. It's amazing how much we have in common. A shout out to her and you know who you are!

I'm one of those that chose Jan. 1 as my quit date. Boy that first week was tough!

I got through it though and am now on Day 18.

Things are going really well for me. I've become just a little more closer to my husband, although we were already best friends and close before. I talk to him regularly about this new path I'm on. Our arguments, which are now minor spats, disippate quickly and we are right back to loving each other.

We are planning a camping trip this summer, something I never would have agreed to do in the past. Mainly because there aren't bars in the woods. I see things much clearer now, literally, and am really looking forward to seeing natural beauty without the haze of drunkenness.

Work is going so much better. I wake up early now, get to work early, and can concentrate better. This morning I had this realization that I am now looking people in the eye more. I don't think I was aware of it but I was not able to look others in the eye directly. Shame? Hungover? Probably both.

Anyway, I just wanted to send you all a quick note and let you know things are going well for me and I'm honestly loving my life sober. I can't wait to do more things, experience more things.

Josiegirl

That is awesome!! Keep it up!!

IndaMiricale

Fantastic Lost

Glad to hear all is well, and you made me remember that I didnt camp last year at all because of trying to get sober. Because for me I love camping but I brought the bar to the woods. I also lived just up the road outside of Boulder in a tent for 3 months in 94 to save money to go to Costa Rica for 2 months. Hopefully can camp this summer and will be yet another sober first. Keep it up love all the firsts in live now.

Thanks for the update.

Good love, Inda

Lost3000

Hi Inda,

We are considering Costa Rica this fall! I hear it's pretty.

Bringing the bar with you on camping trips must have been heavy! Unless you did car camping. We are doing to hike in. I haven't done that since I was 10! Buying the equipment seems to be half the fun!

yellieee

Congrats Lost3000 on being 18 days sober! I like you, decided to make the new year my start date. I too have noticed the difference in going to work and my interactions with coworkers and my boyfriend. There are times I look back and wonder how I even managed to get out of bed in the morning when I compare how I feel waking up now to then. Keep moving forward, and have fun planning that camping trip!

~ Yellie xo

losteverything

Congratulations, Lost, on Day 18...we have the same time..and I agree with everything you said...Yay us!!!

Lost3000

Thanks yellieee!!

kiknit

Thank you for your post. I've been sober since Dec 26th. I'm experiencing a lot of the same good feelings you describe, and it does feel wonderful after feeling so bad for so long. I didn't really know how bad it was until I stopped drinking. I'm scared as h*** of a relapse because I've read how common it is. So far, so good. Let's continue to focus on the good stuff, there's lots of it out there.

Lost3000

kiknit: Relapse is not an option!

Lind

Congratulations!! Your post really gave me alot of encouragement!! Way to go!! Lind

Lost3000

Thanks Lind !

dorito281211

Good work! I right behind ya at 22 days myself. This does get me to thinking bout camping, it's been a year or more since my family and I have camped-booze was a MAJOR part of camping for me. So, camping without booze should be interesting, perhaps I should get this out of the way ASAP
Thanks for the reminder and congrats to you!

Lost3000

Thanks Dorito! I think camping will be fun without the heavy anchor of alcohol.

1undone

HELLO!!!! Remember how bad you felt! I forget from time to time and that scares me!!!! I have so many triggers.

Lost3000

oh yes, I remember. I have journals to remind me.

ownmybehavior

Lost3000, your progress and optimism are an inspiration. Keep it up and thank you.

Lost3000

Thanks Own!! I'm trying.

Yesterday evening was tough. My husband had to attend a class and so I was left to my own devices for hours. My "enemy" began piping up - and so I told the enemy to shove off and went directly to the gym. That was a smart idea because by the time I got home it was later, husband came home shortly after, and I had dinner and crashed right away from exhaustion!

jocata

congrats lost! Keep up the great work!

God bless.

Lost3000

Thank you Jocata.

Dee74

congratulations on your progress lost

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