Old pictures
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Central America/Florida USA
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Lbrain, I had a picture of myself going into rehab as well, I was an absolute mess. I kept it for a while (like 1.5 years), but I think I trashed that as well. I didn't look scared...I looked numb. Like a criminal resigned to lock-down.
I do keep my "completion of rehab" certificate as well as lots of other rehab information though!
I do keep my "completion of rehab" certificate as well as lots of other rehab information though!
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,238
Old pictures or pictures of the past tell stories
about our lives. Many from the time of our birth,
so cute, cuddly, innocent, pure without sin. As
we grow into children, first holidays, school days,
sports. Lots of laughter, learning, full of amazement.
Thru peer pressures, struggles, we find ways
to cope, escape, not having acquired yrs. of
knowledge and wisdom of that of an older person.
Picture speak more words than we know. Looking
into the blood shot eyes, a wrecked car that ran
into concrete culvert sitting on top the ground,
wondering how could someone survive such a
crash.
There are no picture of how bad I looked that
night. Only memories of a 10 day stay havin
gone thru 2 operations, numerous broken ribs,
contusions, blood, hooked up to machines, wires.
There are no pictures of the authorities coming
to pick me up. My face telling a story of anger,
shame, hatred for my family intervening on my
attempt to exit this life.
No pictures of a 28 inpatiant rehab. No pictures of
me getting out. Still filled with anger, yet armed
with knowledge of my addiction and tools of a
recovery program to keep me sober a day at a time.
Over the past 23 yrs, there are a few pictures
far and inbetween not telling much of my sober
journey, only words and face to face pictures
one can see of me filled with joy, peace, health,
gratefullness, knowledge, wisdom , willingness,
appreciation I carry in me, with me and thru me
at 23 yrs. sobriety.
Sharing our ESH - experiences, strengths and
hopes of what our life was and is like before,
during and after addiction tells a story more than
pictures ever can.
about our lives. Many from the time of our birth,
so cute, cuddly, innocent, pure without sin. As
we grow into children, first holidays, school days,
sports. Lots of laughter, learning, full of amazement.
Thru peer pressures, struggles, we find ways
to cope, escape, not having acquired yrs. of
knowledge and wisdom of that of an older person.
Picture speak more words than we know. Looking
into the blood shot eyes, a wrecked car that ran
into concrete culvert sitting on top the ground,
wondering how could someone survive such a
crash.
There are no picture of how bad I looked that
night. Only memories of a 10 day stay havin
gone thru 2 operations, numerous broken ribs,
contusions, blood, hooked up to machines, wires.
There are no pictures of the authorities coming
to pick me up. My face telling a story of anger,
shame, hatred for my family intervening on my
attempt to exit this life.
No pictures of a 28 inpatiant rehab. No pictures of
me getting out. Still filled with anger, yet armed
with knowledge of my addiction and tools of a
recovery program to keep me sober a day at a time.
Over the past 23 yrs, there are a few pictures
far and inbetween not telling much of my sober
journey, only words and face to face pictures
one can see of me filled with joy, peace, health,
gratefullness, knowledge, wisdom , willingness,
appreciation I carry in me, with me and thru me
at 23 yrs. sobriety.
Sharing our ESH - experiences, strengths and
hopes of what our life was and is like before,
during and after addiction tells a story more than
pictures ever can.
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 9
It may have been fun at first but the fun stops when alcohol is no longer a choice but a necessity. Obviously your on this site for a reason. Start your recovery and find that person inside that has fun and enjoys life without alcohol before its too late. Good luck and hang in there
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Join Date: Jun 2014
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Originally Posted by huntingtontx 
I lost one of my chins when I quit drinking. That was fun. Who needs two chins. It takes a while to sort out how we feel sober, but it is so worth the time. Life is so much better without being drunk.
Abs: they're not just for puking.
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 468
Originally Posted by Hereandnow2
Looking through old pictures, almost all them I was drinking. This made me sad and nostalgic. I was having so much fun. How will I live without alcohol? How will I have fun without it? My while life has been under the influence it seems.
Might take a little time ...
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Ohio
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Okay, here goes nothing. Now my sobriety date is 03/24/2013 so the picture on the left was 9 months after I got sober. I wish I had a current one as I have lost more weight but whatever! LOL (Ignore the man in the picture)
Left November 2013, Right November 2012
Left November 2013, Right November 2012
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: UK
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Originally Posted by GracieLou
Okay, here goes nothing. Now my sobriety date is 03/24/2013 so the picture on the left was 9 months after I got sober. I wish I had a current one as I have lost more weight but whatever! LOL (Ignore the man in the picture)
Left November 2013, Right November 2012
Left November 2013, Right November 2012
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Plant City, Fl
Posts: 38
I felt the same way. Then 2 weeks sober and HONESTLY REALLY SOBER. Not feeling the need to run away or lie. I started feeling happy and good about myself. I wanted to see my kids and be with them more . And wanted to go places again. Usually I wanted to crawl in a hole unless I was high or numb. Yay for finally finding my way.
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Join Date: Jun 2014
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Thanks so much everyone for your responses! Great ideas about taking new sober pictures! Also great to see the before and after pic, wow!!! I have noticed a drastic difference in my stomach. It's flatter and not bloated! I have been eating a lot, esp sweets and don't want to gain weight but I have also been liking my body more than before.
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Location: Nova Scotia
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Originally Posted by GracieLou
Okay, here goes nothing. Now my sobriety date is 03/24/2013 so the picture on the left was 9 months after I got sober. I wish I had a current one as I have lost more weight but whatever! LOL (Ignore the man in the picture)
Left November 2013, Right November 2012
Left November 2013, Right November 2012
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