Weasel1966

My very first sober date - 12/10/12

Has a nice ring to it huh? Sober date.

I have never had a sober date before.

I have had "god I hope that was the last time" dates.

I have had "holy crap I cannot remember what I did" dates.

I have had "I will never drink again....and then go to the bar a few hours later" dates.

And even a few "oh... Good morning. What's your name again?" dates.

But the reality is I NEVER had a sober date.

December 10th 2012

12/10/12

The tenth day of the twelfth month In the year of our lord two thousand and twelve.

Stake in the ground....cross my heart... The whole ball of wax.

Now.... I feel like life has more in store for me.

I need to keep putting into place the support system. Getting things right while the pink cloud is hovering. Making sure that what comes next is in fact the next right thing.

There is no ambiguity in my mind. I never had that. I feel a sense of purpose. Of intent..... I never had that.

What ever it is... I know there is more to do yet. And I am happy for that.

I had no idea I had given up until 12/10/12. I did. I had given up.

Not any more.

mecanix

He he he ! i've had lots of the above as well, far to many than is healthy for body and mind .

As you Americans would put it 9/3/11 was mine , it's amazing how quick the time flys when the fugg lifts, just stick with it .
I was so relieved when the fight between me and alcohol was over .
I hope you feel rightly proud of the days you accrue, although remember we need to remain vigilant against forgetting our motivations for living this way. I certainly find SR and the people who pass through helps with that .

Bestwishes, M

Weasel1966

Thanks M!

I feel good and will certainly take your advice in trying to always keep in front of me the reason for this change. I must never forget!

K

escapist

Sober dates are a real test. I remember the anxiety before the date. How can I do this without a drink? Nervewracking at first but oh so wonderful afterwards. I am happy for you. Good going.

Fallow

Thats beautiful Ken.

Putting a support system in place while the pink cloud is hovering...

Thats what im doing. I feel really good about it.

Anxiety still pops up throughout the day. I know it has to fade with time. Time heals wounds right? Ive surely been wounded.

I look forward to seeing my sobriety date grow further from today.

But im only focused on not drinking here in the present.

Im changing drastically. I know I cannot sustain life as the person I previously 'wanted' to be.

Have a great day!

Weasel1966

That's FANTASTIC fallow! I am happy for you.

We seem to be on a similar timetable! Nice to not be alone along the way huh?

Life is changing. I almost keep slowing it down to be sure my foot lands right. Throw a shoe at this point and it won't be easy. Lol

Love the metaphors!

K

Delilah1

Hi Ken,

What a great post, you are ten days sober, that is awesome! Sounds like 12/10/12 is not just a date for you, but the beginning of a beautiful relationship!

Live2Run25

amazing!! =)

milly4me

It's a beautiful, beautiful date. I'm so happy for you!

Fandy

you sound so much better Ken, it is indeed a BEEYOOTIFUL date!

mecanix

All those people who give up today in the europen date format would have a sobriety date of 20.12.2012 , thats pritty cool ... not cool enough for me to want to take a sniff of the cooks apron but just interestin'

Weasel1966

M ....that is pretty cool.

Delilah1 has a sober date of 10 - 12 - 12 and in your neck of the woods we would have the same sober date... Sorta....

NewHouse2012

I always admire your perspective on things. Way to go Ken.

MidnightBlue

Hi, Ken. Nice date)

All the past is in the past.

"It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me
And I'm feeling good"

Have a good day)