Renarde

I noticed the degree of comfort my child receives from me.

longbeachone

This is SO true. In my drinking days I once read most of read a mystery novel. Right at the very end, when the big reveal was about to happen telling the reader the shocking ending, I realized I knew what was going to happen...EXACTLY! I'd already read the entire book during those long wine soaked nights.

SnowDawg

Being able to write again. I write like a Draftsman but couldn't when I drank because of severe shakes. Now I get compliments on my handwriting all the time
Also how delightful it feels to crawl in bed after a long day instead of just passing out on top of the covers!

soberinup2

Realized now that I am sober that I didn't respect my friends and their boundaries, and now I am a lot more understanding and treat them with the respect they deserve

EternalQ

I notice all the birds and ducks, the squirrels, the skies,... I notice nature alive around me and feel I am a part of it.

goose333

My wife loves me! She will be sitting on the sofa next to me, and we look at each other and she smiles. And in those smiling eyes I see love... and gratitude for not drinking. I'm in the present, being there with her instead of in a fog.

ImperfectlyMe

This may sound totally vain but thats not where im coming from, but i will say it anyway

When I got sober I noticed my beauty radiate from my inside outward! I hated myself for pretty much my whole life. With sobriety I noticed I am beautiful from my sole to my toes.

SnoozyQ

You rock IM :-) I love this . Xx

EternalQ

Sunrise.

EternalQ

The joy of little children.

newme2day

My kids' laughter filling the house. I really notice it now and it makes me smile.

spryte

I have dreams, as in what happens in the REM stage of sleep.

forabetterlife

Deep, precious sleep. Crawling into my bed at night, naturally sleepy and cozy. Dreams. Waking up and being able to fall back to sleep. Actually the thought of losing my precious sleep is very effective for me to fight cravings. I'm not depressed.. At all.. But I adore sleeping!

EADGBE

This is absolutely my favorite discovery in sobriety. I absolutely love the sun and outdoors.

haribo158

I've noticed that I can be in control. When I was drinking it was like I had no power over anything I said or did, because the drink was making all the decisions. Now, the things I do and say are completely in my control.

EternalQ

The stars.

Tang

Thanks for resurrecting this.

Waking up rested and not at 3am.

Imabuleva

I notice that if I get a stomach ache, it's not because I just came off a crazy binge.

EternalQ

I notice that I can conciously choose how I spend my time. And I can plan ahead and keep those plans!!

newstart2014

When I go out and about and see the blue and red lights coming up behind me, I know I'm good. The PoPo is going after some else. I smile and keep on driving.