1 month sober!
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1 month sober!
I'm one month into sobriety! It has not been easy and I've had my share of up's and down's similar to ones well documented on this forum from you good folk. I can say that the good outweighs the bad and that it's not even close. It's little things that remind me of drinking. The other night i was taking a long walk on a Saturday night. I passed a house and heard music blaring from the back and the smell of a cook out. I immediately thought -"I'll have to get used to doing that without drinking". I envisioned myself manning the grill with a cold beer or glass of wine in my hand. It was like knowing I would never see an old friend ever again. As i kept walking i didn't dwell on the thought and it finally dissipated. So, those are the things I struggle with. I know it's a journey and not a destination!
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Congrats on one month. That is a huge accomplishment!
I think we all go through the grieving process. It is a part of the journey. It manifests itself in different ways. For me it was not for the alcohol itself but for the hiding it let me do. I missed hiding. I had to get over that hump and I have but there are still times I want to do that when my mind starts spinning to much.
The good thing is you did not dwell. That shows progress! It does get better. Take it one day at a time.
I think we all go through the grieving process. It is a part of the journey. It manifests itself in different ways. For me it was not for the alcohol itself but for the hiding it let me do. I missed hiding. I had to get over that hump and I have but there are still times I want to do that when my mind starts spinning to much.
The good thing is you did not dwell. That shows progress! It does get better. Take it one day at a time.
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