A New Life - Day One Sober
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A New Life - Day One Sober
I just sent the following to my closest friends and family. It's time to regain control of my life - and for me - that means coming clean!
Hey gang - I'm sending you this (individually) in an effort to address my personal struggle with alcohol. As a result, I’m writing this public declaration of my commitment to living a sober life. If left unchecked – I know that alcohol will lead to the loss of my life – in more ways than just being alive. Being alcoholic is not a thing you can easily quantify and compartmentalize and put “over there” so you can get on with your life. Being alcoholic colors every waking moment of your life – I have a demonstrated history, a clear Achilles heel and I have to manage some sort of life going forward knowing this. I want to once again uncover the “me” who embraces a happy and meaningful existence without needing to plan my schedule around drinking. Placing an emphasis on my own self-preservation, I have chosen to publicize my journey to sobriety to the people who will help me along my way - or who have been there. Unfortunately, I am unable to “have just one” and realize there are no appropriate excuses to substantiate choosing “escapism” with the use of booze. So, with a conviction of recapturing a life without alcohol, I ask you to keep my efforts in your thoughts – and understand that my desire to be sober is something I hope you will respect when I’m around you. I don’t want it to be a big secret – so I’m throwing it out on the table. I’ll be the guy drinking a Coke! I am not embarrassed by my inability to “control” my use of alcohol – and that is why I am sharing this publicly with the people who matter to me. A secret effort on my part will go unchecked – hence leading to temptation to "have just one" and failure. So... a public declaration on my part to those I care about – will encourage and foster my own self-accountability. I am not able to have just one and I must own that! Today is the first day of my journey towards sobriety. Please know that I’m not in a place of wanting to have conversations about this right now – so I appreciate your good wishes. I just need a week or two to focus on my day to day efforts as I know each day gets better. All is good.
Hey gang - I'm sending you this (individually) in an effort to address my personal struggle with alcohol. As a result, I’m writing this public declaration of my commitment to living a sober life. If left unchecked – I know that alcohol will lead to the loss of my life – in more ways than just being alive. Being alcoholic is not a thing you can easily quantify and compartmentalize and put “over there” so you can get on with your life. Being alcoholic colors every waking moment of your life – I have a demonstrated history, a clear Achilles heel and I have to manage some sort of life going forward knowing this. I want to once again uncover the “me” who embraces a happy and meaningful existence without needing to plan my schedule around drinking. Placing an emphasis on my own self-preservation, I have chosen to publicize my journey to sobriety to the people who will help me along my way - or who have been there. Unfortunately, I am unable to “have just one” and realize there are no appropriate excuses to substantiate choosing “escapism” with the use of booze. So, with a conviction of recapturing a life without alcohol, I ask you to keep my efforts in your thoughts – and understand that my desire to be sober is something I hope you will respect when I’m around you. I don’t want it to be a big secret – so I’m throwing it out on the table. I’ll be the guy drinking a Coke! I am not embarrassed by my inability to “control” my use of alcohol – and that is why I am sharing this publicly with the people who matter to me. A secret effort on my part will go unchecked – hence leading to temptation to "have just one" and failure. So... a public declaration on my part to those I care about – will encourage and foster my own self-accountability. I am not able to have just one and I must own that! Today is the first day of my journey towards sobriety. Please know that I’m not in a place of wanting to have conversations about this right now – so I appreciate your good wishes. I just need a week or two to focus on my day to day efforts as I know each day gets better. All is good.
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Welcome to SR,WP.
Glad you found this forum.There's are a lot of people here that have and are going through what you are about to embark upon.
I think that was a wise decision on your part to come clean with friends and family.
Like you mentioned,it will help steer you on the right path.
I don't know how much you have drank in the past. But,detox can be quite hard on the body and mind. Good luck with your new born sobriety.
Glad you found this forum.There's are a lot of people here that have and are going through what you are about to embark upon.
I think that was a wise decision on your part to come clean with friends and family.
Like you mentioned,it will help steer you on the right path.
I don't know how much you have drank in the past. But,detox can be quite hard on the body and mind. Good luck with your new born sobriety.
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Welcome to SR. This place is the only thing that has kept me sober during the past 8 days. I visit here often. As in many times a day. The people at SR truly "get" what you are going through. Congratulations on your commitment. I look forward to hearing about your successes.
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Hey Paul,
I read you letter and it remindes me of my early recovery, Things for me got worse when i got sober not better. I don't want to send a negetive msg. i want to tell you the truth There is plenty of BS goin around the rooms, I have something if you want It it's called honesty.
I read you letter and it remindes me of my early recovery, Things for me got worse when i got sober not better. I don't want to send a negetive msg. i want to tell you the truth There is plenty of BS goin around the rooms, I have something if you want It it's called honesty.
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