6 months today
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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6 months today
Hi Guys
Today I hit my 6 months sober and I feel great, I can't say its all been plain sailing but for most parts its been an amazing journey. I have found out so much about me that was hidden behind that drunken fog. Some of it in fact most of it not so good. The behaviours I had whilst drinking I still have sober just proving to me it was me all along and not the drink. I have had to face some hard things to face but I have done that and do you know what I survived it. I just wanted to sum up what I have done in the past 6 months in case it helps anyone out there thinking they can't do this. so here goes.
I learnt to say no to people
I took my 1st sober flight
I took my 1st sober holiday
I watch my 2nd grandchild come into the world and remembered it.
I laughed on a night out a total belly laugh without being drunk.
I went on my 1st sober date in 20 years
I put my feelings first.
I shared at an AA meeting, (I fear speaking in public)
I hug people now without feeling uncomfortable
I have lost over a stone in weight.
I care about what I wear and how I look
I clean my flat
I can go out with friends and not drink and not feel scared
I am living my life.
Life is not always easy but I am facing things and not running away hiding behind a bottle. I have gone 20 years without a single day of not drinking. I never thought I could do 6 days let alone 6 months. For anyone struggling I did it one day at a time. I attend AA twice a week and I talk about how I feel to my friends and family. I face my fears and I am honest to people around me. I don't do things I don't want to if they are going to hurt me. I am learning to set boundaries and let go of resentments. Its not always easy but that's life its not all a bowl of cherries but I have accepted that.
I am one very happy lady today and want to thank everyone here who has taken the time to reply to my posts and just for sharing what's happening for them good or bad.
Ally
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Today I hit my 6 months sober and I feel great, I can't say its all been plain sailing but for most parts its been an amazing journey. I have found out so much about me that was hidden behind that drunken fog. Some of it in fact most of it not so good. The behaviours I had whilst drinking I still have sober just proving to me it was me all along and not the drink. I have had to face some hard things to face but I have done that and do you know what I survived it. I just wanted to sum up what I have done in the past 6 months in case it helps anyone out there thinking they can't do this. so here goes.
I learnt to say no to people
I took my 1st sober flight
I took my 1st sober holiday
I watch my 2nd grandchild come into the world and remembered it.
I laughed on a night out a total belly laugh without being drunk.
I went on my 1st sober date in 20 years
I put my feelings first.
I shared at an AA meeting, (I fear speaking in public)
I hug people now without feeling uncomfortable
I have lost over a stone in weight.
I care about what I wear and how I look
I clean my flat
I can go out with friends and not drink and not feel scared
I am living my life.
Life is not always easy but I am facing things and not running away hiding behind a bottle. I have gone 20 years without a single day of not drinking. I never thought I could do 6 days let alone 6 months. For anyone struggling I did it one day at a time. I attend AA twice a week and I talk about how I feel to my friends and family. I face my fears and I am honest to people around me. I don't do things I don't want to if they are going to hurt me. I am learning to set boundaries and let go of resentments. Its not always easy but that's life its not all a bowl of cherries but I have accepted that.
I am one very happy lady today and want to thank everyone here who has taken the time to reply to my posts and just for sharing what's happening for them good or bad.
Ally
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Location: NYC
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Congrats on your 6 months. I love that you told us all your sober firsts. When I was in early recovery, I didn't think I'd be able to dance, go on a date, kiss someone, etc being sober. But they are by far much better sober than when drinking. And the laughter I experience now is so much more intense and from deep in my belly. I feel like a kid again.
I'm very happy to see you experience that joy!
I'm very happy to see you experience that joy!
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