Looked in the mirror and liked what I saw
 

I have been sober for 6 days now. I'm doing ok. Trying to keep my mind on one day at a time has been the hardest thing so far. Today was the first day I looked in the mirror and I liked what was looking back at me. My face looked healthy and it was glowing. I haven't seen that for a long time. I decided to celebrate my glowiness by not wearing make up for the day and it felt great. For the longest time I have been hiding behind this mask and today I felt free. I felt like the world was seeing the real me for the first time. Great feeling. Just wanted to share.

Sounds good Holly7 keep it up!!!

I'm happy for you Holly. It'll keep getting better.

Glad you are doing so well Holly! It does keep getting better and better!

God bless.

Are you going to AA meetings, Holly ?

Wishing you the best.

Bob R

Awesome Holly! :)

I totally get that. It really is very freeing. I remember my skin just getting better and better - no longer poisoning my self.

I went to one AA meeting and decided it wasn't for me, but I am open to going back at some point. I am currently working one on one with my therapist and using this forum a lot. It is really helping me. I am going to ask my therapist about alcohol councellors when I see her on tuesday. I think that will give me the tools I need to work with.

Definitely a great feeling to see yourself coming back to life. I've noticed my face has a different glow to it as well, my eyes are no longer red and tired looking, I don't have bags under my eyes. I've already lost 5 pounds too:) Keep up the good work Holly, you are almost to a full week!:)

good for you! Same with me, no more puffy red eyes and dark circles. Yesterday I was able to fit in my skinny jeans, no more beer belly! I know this are little things, but, whatever helps me stay sober....

Lovely story Holly, made me smile with happiness

It's all about the little things.

Keep picking out the positive things in life, it's great to discover how much better we all are without alcohol. I love threads like this well done :)