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Old 02-01-2014, 01:39 PM
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The rewards of 4 weks of sobriety!

After 10 years of almost daily drinking, I have made it to my fourth week of sobriety.

Just wanted to list the changes I have noticed in me.

1-No more guilt and shame about my drinking

2-Improved self esteem, no longer feel like I have no control over me!

3-No more scheeming how, when and where to drink and hide the bottles

4-No hangovers

5-I am a better spouse

6-I am definitelly a better mother

7-I am present in the moment

8-Extremely restful sleep, cant get enough these days

9-No hiding alcohol in cups, under sink, in a thermos, in my closet!

10-No more juggling the bottles to the garbage can and wrapping them so they wont clank and neighbors wont notice I have a problem!

11-No more having to refill the bottles that I tapped into the night before so my husband wont notice I have a problem

12-Gradually increasing energy from day to day

I still think of you alcohol, but YOU controlled my life. I am fighting to get that life back!

for reading, feel free to add your own
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congratulations rove - and thanks for the post

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Thank you for such a positive post. I love reading this kind of post. It makes my day!
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Congrats. That must feel awesome!
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Rove27, 4 weeks sober is FANTASTIC, congratulations. Rootin for ya.
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Old 02-01-2014, 03:35 PM
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Awesome, rove. Congratulations!! Love the list.
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Brava!!! Well done!!
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congratulations. That's fantastic. Great post
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