anchorbird

I have to admit, the mental clarity and peacefulness since getting sober has been wonderful. I will be honest though and say that I LOVE how I am also changing physically. It has been 7 weeks (with 1 slip), but I have lost 10 pounds, my skin isn't as dry, my eyes are clear, the bags under them aren't as bad, my face isn't puffy, my plantar fasciitis isn't nearly as bad on my left foot (I'm not over working it trying to get rid of those extra calories from the junk food I ate after drinking) and the best part of all, there is a smile on my face more often.

I still need to get my iron back (have always been anemic but it got much worse towards the end of my drinking), but that will take time so I do need lots of sleep.

I am SO grateful for this gift.