The simples things in life are great + Sparatcus the cat is still alive!
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The simples things in life are great + Sparatcus the cat is still alive!
Hello chaps
I live by myself in a flat and I am just over 5 months sober and I am feeling great - eating, sleeping, back at work, relationships with my family getting on the right tracks. By being in AA I have learnt not to become complacent/overconfident. I have come to accept that I cannot have one drink. I could never drink like a gentleman, once I had a drink down me I would loose control all weekend. I would go to work Monday feeling dreadful and not perk up for 3 days. I suppose drinking in itself was like a full time job!
Just been to a meeting tonight and a new chap was there who I used to drink with. He said "I cannot believe you are in AA at 27 you have your whole life ahead of you that must be some commitment". I said the approach I take is not to project to the future, just one day at a time. Keep it simple. Each day can have its ups and downs and it is how we handle each day rather than always thinking about the future.
Not drinking means no hangovers which is good but has anyone else found when they first sober up how much they appreciate the simple things in life? Being more sociable at work, speaking to your parents, not worrying what you did the night before?
I feel more patient and less angry as well - last week the hose to my washing machine burst and the whole kitchen flooded and I got drench fixing it. I thought wow I would have never fixed that if I had been passed out!
My parents went to Spain a few weeks ago and asked if I could go into their house to feed Spartacus the cat whilst they were away. In the past they would never trust me to go back into the house by myself. They came back after 2 weeks and the house was still standing and Spartacus the cat was still alive!
I live by myself in a flat and I am just over 5 months sober and I am feeling great - eating, sleeping, back at work, relationships with my family getting on the right tracks. By being in AA I have learnt not to become complacent/overconfident. I have come to accept that I cannot have one drink. I could never drink like a gentleman, once I had a drink down me I would loose control all weekend. I would go to work Monday feeling dreadful and not perk up for 3 days. I suppose drinking in itself was like a full time job!
Just been to a meeting tonight and a new chap was there who I used to drink with. He said "I cannot believe you are in AA at 27 you have your whole life ahead of you that must be some commitment". I said the approach I take is not to project to the future, just one day at a time. Keep it simple. Each day can have its ups and downs and it is how we handle each day rather than always thinking about the future.
Not drinking means no hangovers which is good but has anyone else found when they first sober up how much they appreciate the simple things in life? Being more sociable at work, speaking to your parents, not worrying what you did the night before?
I feel more patient and less angry as well - last week the hose to my washing machine burst and the whole kitchen flooded and I got drench fixing it. I thought wow I would have never fixed that if I had been passed out!
My parents went to Spain a few weeks ago and asked if I could go into their house to feed Spartacus the cat whilst they were away. In the past they would never trust me to go back into the house by myself. They came back after 2 weeks and the house was still standing and Spartacus the cat was still alive!
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Congratulations on over 5 months BigBobby! I'm about 5 months and 3 weeks sober and yes I also find myself noticing and appreciating the simple things in life more and more. Great job on keeping Spartacus alive and kicking!
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What a lovely post! Congratulations on 5 months!
I live alone too, and funny, the other day there was a knock at my door. Sometimes, one of my girlfriends drops in when she's working at a school near me. My immediate thought: OMG, gotta hide the empty wine bottle(s), then I realized, Hey, no I don't!! I tell you, it's such a nice feeling!
And the simple things, yes, I looked out the window this morning, and although it's freezing cold, the sun on the snow makes everything look bright and clean.
Good for you for embarking on this path at your young age!
I live alone too, and funny, the other day there was a knock at my door. Sometimes, one of my girlfriends drops in when she's working at a school near me. My immediate thought: OMG, gotta hide the empty wine bottle(s), then I realized, Hey, no I don't!! I tell you, it's such a nice feeling!
And the simple things, yes, I looked out the window this morning, and although it's freezing cold, the sun on the snow makes everything look bright and clean.
Good for you for embarking on this path at your young age!
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Superb post, BigBobby! 
Yes, I've definitely found that I appreciate the simple things in life much more. This autumn was particularly spectacular (down South, anyway) and I found myself pointing to virtually every tree, saying Wow!
My husband never complains, but it must feel like he's going out with a 3-year-old!
Yes, I've definitely found that I appreciate the simple things in life much more. This autumn was particularly spectacular (down South, anyway) and I found myself pointing to virtually every tree, saying Wow!
My husband never complains, but it must feel like he's going out with a 3-year-old!
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