Because I am sober, today I am free to: ?
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Because I was sober tonite, I was able to drive to a concert tonite and drive home after, late, and never have a thought or worry about it. Not one. And I had lots of fun, too.
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Because I am sober, today I am free to not have to choose between taking care of myself and doing other things that need to be done after work.
Tonight I had time to go to a debate after work. I still had time to get a 45 minute walk and eat a short dinner before starting to wind down for the overnight hours.
I never would have been able to do all of those things a few months ago. In fact, I likely wouldn't have done any of those things. I probably was drinking instead.
I am so thankful that those days wasted, those wasted days, are over.
Tonight I had time to go to a debate after work. I still had time to get a 45 minute walk and eat a short dinner before starting to wind down for the overnight hours.
I never would have been able to do all of those things a few months ago. In fact, I likely wouldn't have done any of those things. I probably was drinking instead.
I am so thankful that those days wasted, those wasted days, are over.
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Because I am sober, I am free to know that the plans I am making for tomorrow will not be canceled by me because of a drinking related hangover, migraine, helplessness, or shame.
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Because I'm sober, I am free to...
1. Not have those dark raccoon circles under my eyes when I wake up.
2. Be hydrated from water (never used the bathroom this much when I was drinking) LOL
3. Get a good night's rest without having the fan on because I was suffering through hot flashes from withdrawal
4. See that there is still money in the bank
5. Most important - have my daughter say 'mommy I trust you'
1. Not have those dark raccoon circles under my eyes when I wake up.
2. Be hydrated from water (never used the bathroom this much when I was drinking) LOL
3. Get a good night's rest without having the fan on because I was suffering through hot flashes from withdrawal
4. See that there is still money in the bank
5. Most important - have my daughter say 'mommy I trust you'
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Wake up feeling good.
Not throw up white foam.
Go outside and greet neighbors.
Get my daughter out to wait for the bus early instead of late then blame the driver.
Cook breakfast.
Do the laundry. Hang on the line and take it down on the same day.
Talk to an addict friend on the phone and be really glad about it.
Take a shower without feeling like I'll fall over if I don't get out and sit down.
Look at myself in the mirror without cringing.
Cook dinner and eat as a family.
Help someone out because I am not so burnt out I, "just can't deal with it".
Tickle my daughter , make her laugh.
Not throw up white foam.
Go outside and greet neighbors.
Get my daughter out to wait for the bus early instead of late then blame the driver.
Cook breakfast.
Do the laundry. Hang on the line and take it down on the same day.
Talk to an addict friend on the phone and be really glad about it.
Take a shower without feeling like I'll fall over if I don't get out and sit down.
Look at myself in the mirror without cringing.
Cook dinner and eat as a family.
Help someone out because I am not so burnt out I, "just can't deal with it".
Tickle my daughter , make her laugh.
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Because I am sober today, I can maintain the routine of my life! (work, car, laundry, bills...).
When I was drinking, the only one of those I kept up with, was work, and even then I called out for bad hangovers.
The rest of those things were a total mess, at best.
When I was drinking, the only one of those I kept up with, was work, and even then I called out for bad hangovers.
The rest of those things were a total mess, at best.
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Because I was sober today, I was free to clean up the glass I broke safely.
If I was drunk I wouldve cut myself or just decided not to clean it up at all till I was sober! Just ridiculous.
If I was drunk I wouldve cut myself or just decided not to clean it up at all till I was sober! Just ridiculous.
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Because I am sober, today I was free to have people in my home, without feeling terrified or ashamed. And I was free to take an afternoon nap today, not because I had to, but hecause I could! It was great!
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Because I am sober today, I am free to feel and express anger, especially when it comes unexpectedly.
I don't have to drink anger away. Just because I have a very strong urge to drink, it doesn't mean I am bad.
It just means I have hit a very uncomfortable spot.
If I don't drink, then I will be forced to handle these feelings.
I refuse to turn my anger at someone else on to myself and hurt myself by drinking. That's a start.
I don't have to drink anger away. Just because I have a very strong urge to drink, it doesn't mean I am bad.
It just means I have hit a very uncomfortable spot.
If I don't drink, then I will be forced to handle these feelings.
I refuse to turn my anger at someone else on to myself and hurt myself by drinking. That's a start.
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