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Old 11-09-2012, 08:16 AM
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No middle ground!!!

OK. So the morning of Sun. Nov 4th is when the lightbulb went off that I was drinking too much. For whatever reason I decided to try having some beer on the night of Wed the 7th. I think I thought I would just see how it went? I dunno. Anyway I was guilty the whole time I was drinking it, did NOT enjoy it, stopped after only 7 (yes thats only to me), and went to bed still sober enough to be disgusted with myself. Shame,shame,shame. Woke up headachey,tired,and thirsty.
It was then I realized it was all or nothing. I just do not want to drink anymore. So I finally had the conversation with my husband, and I was so nervous. He listened and agreed with me. And I was so giddy for the rest of day and excited and so was he. I was so worried and I shouldnt have been!! He's completely on board!
Sooooo my official day one was yesterday. November 8th. And I am ready. SO very ready. I can't wait to get healthy and feel good!
I've been way too hungover to go to church for a long time now,and I can not wait to go on Sunday!! Maybe I'll join a Bible Study???!! Maybe Ill take a college course at night?? Maybe Ill start doing the hobbies I used to love but stopped when I was too drunk or hungover all the time.
The possibilities are endless!! (ok Im starting to get a little emotional) It's just been so long since Ive been myself. And I'm so happy.
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Old 11-09-2012, 08:21 AM
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It's great that you can see the benefits of recovery. You'll find lots of support here. Focus on sobriety first and foremost and I am sure lots of other benefits will come your way.
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Old 11-09-2012, 08:23 AM
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Ah yes, so much falls by the wayside while we're drinking. There are endless possibilities out there to live our lives to the fullest.

And, you're absolutely right. There is no middle ground.
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Old 11-09-2012, 08:25 AM
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OK. So the morning of Sun. Nov 4th is when the lightbulb went off that I was drinking too much. For whatever reason I decided to try having some beer on the night of Wed the 7th. I think I thought I would just see how it went? I dunno. Anyway I was guilty the whole time I was drinking it, did NOT enjoy it, stopped after only 7 (yes thats only to me), and went to bed still sober enough to be disgusted with myself. Shame,shame,shame. Woke up headachey,tired,and thirsty.
It was then I realized it was all or nothing. I just do not want to drink anymore. So I finally had the conversation with my husband, and I was so nervous. He listened and agreed with me. And I was so giddy for the rest of day and excited and so was he. I was so worried and I shouldnt have been!! He's completely on board!
Sooooo my official day one was yesterday. November 8th. And I am ready. SO very ready. I can't wait to get healthy and feel good!
I've been way too hungover to go to church for a long time now,and I can not wait to go on Sunday!! Maybe I'll join a Bible Study???!! Maybe Ill take a college course at night?? Maybe Ill start doing the hobbies I used to love but stopped when I was too drunk or hungover all the time.
The possibilities are endless!! (ok Im starting to get a little emotional) It's just been so long since Ive been myself. And I'm so happy.
Good luck. One day at a time. Only day 4 for me and my husband is on board also but, I'm scared about the weekend. WE can do it!!
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Old 11-09-2012, 09:11 AM
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Good for you, Arctic, for talking to your husband! Now you wont feel so "alone" in this I'm so happy to see you so excited about sobriety!!
Congratulations!!
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