Understanding a daily Triumph...
Understanding a daily Triumph...
I am proud of myself for having gone 15 days with no alcohol. I guess I want other people to be proud of me too.
I woke up yesterday and told my boyfriend "Two weeks I've been sober!!" ...he looked at me and pretended to be happy for me. But really, I could see confusion in his eyes. He doesn't understand why people should be proud of small things. He's been blessed with a good upbringing and great self motivation. Sometimes I envy that, but other times I think he will crumble if that self motivation ever dissipates.
For me, it's important to acknowledge the positive steps I've made throughout the day, week, month.... whatever.
Today... I cleaned. Not anything spectacular. But that's all I have to claim for the day. Oh... and I didn't drink.
I need to be proud of myself and that's all I can count on.
Here' to more sober days to come!!!
I woke up yesterday and told my boyfriend "Two weeks I've been sober!!" ...he looked at me and pretended to be happy for me. But really, I could see confusion in his eyes. He doesn't understand why people should be proud of small things. He's been blessed with a good upbringing and great self motivation. Sometimes I envy that, but other times I think he will crumble if that self motivation ever dissipates.
For me, it's important to acknowledge the positive steps I've made throughout the day, week, month.... whatever.
Today... I cleaned. Not anything spectacular. But that's all I have to claim for the day. Oh... and I didn't drink.
I need to be proud of myself and that's all I can count on.
Here' to more sober days to come!!!
Welcome to SR
Dont discount your daily win against alcohol! 15 days is OUTSTANDING and you should be proud that you have accomplished that.
Remember that we are all pulling for you to achieve sobriety and there is always someone here for you to lean on if you need some help.
Remember that we are all pulling for you to achieve sobriety and there is always someone here for you to lean on if you need some help.
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Brooklyn ny
Posts: 24
Same thing happened to me. I was so proud of my mile markers. My husband acted like I was a toddler who made her first poop in the potty. Lol. Now I celebrate my sobriety with those who understand. Those who have been there. There was a time I couldn't go 12 hours without a drink. Therefore everyday is a triumph. Keep fighting the good fight. Congratulations
Unless your boyfriend was an alcoholic, I doubt he would understand the magnitude of your accomplishment. Nobody had a parade when I quit either. In the end it is a journey about you and for you. Congratulations!
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 80
Awesome Job! I guess im at day 7, half you, but it is a great feeling! Good Job! I dont have to not drink tomorrow, because I keep waking up and saying I just wont drink today......One small day at a time is my thought.......
Supporting my sobriety
This site was one of the first steps. I didn't have anyone in my personal life who understood. And you are all really supportive. It's a great help hearing about everyone's successes and even the worries.
I've attended recovery meetings: AA and SOS. I have a few pen-pals now.
I had to delete a few numbers of my old drinking buddies. And I don't go to the same places that I hung out at when I drank. I don't go to bars at all. If I do go to places that serve alcohol (like a comedy club) I only go with people that support me in my sobriety and who will also not be drinking.
Thanks for asking. I hadn't actually reviewed the things that I am doing correctly.
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: south nj
Posts: 10
Nice good job on your accomplishment.I'm at day 8 and haven't drank today.many people will never understand our struggle as we may never understand someone else's. but I understand u keep it up stay strong....
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