five months today!
 

Just realized that I made 5 months today. It hasn't been easy and I've been full of doubt, practically daily. I still have cravings, but I've learned to deal with them. I know they pass and I have things I do to ride them out.. I come on this site often, at least a couple of times/day and it helps me keep my sobriety in perspective. I am so grateful that I found you all and SR. I am reminded why I need to keep working hard on not drinking. I really don't want to go down that path again, and I do not want to go through the agony of the first few weeks. I do not take my sobriety for granted. I hope that someday it will not be such an issue in my life, but for now, I will continue to fight. I feel so much better physically and mentally. It's so great waking up every morning without a hangover. No more remorse, self loathing, and feeling like a piece of garbage. Life is better, and I plan to do what I can to hang onto this. Thank you all so very much for being here.:a122:

Congratulations!!!!! :)

Congratulations! Your attitude seems just right for long term sobriety, and you deserve all the happiness you're feeling now.

Thank you both. I am full of gratitude.

way to go happyandfree :)

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Nice work, congratulations!

Congrats h&f!
Glad you found this place & journey on recovery has begun

Well done you, happy for you.

:You_Rock_
Woohoo!!! Well done xxx

Congrats OP! What are the "things I do to ride them out"?

You are awesome!

Congrats on five months! :)

Happyandfree, 5 months today is FANTASTIC, congratulations, rootin for ya. :egypt:

Congrats! Can't wait to be able to say that...I'm on day 7

Congratulations happyandfree 5 months brilliant.:You_Rock_

Congratulations on 5 months Happyandfree!!

Absolutely Awesome !

This is good,your doing it and doing it well. Keep it up!

Lovely post, happyandfree! :) 5 months is brilliant and I know you feel great, but just wait until you've done your first year (and I'm sure you'll get there :bigok: ) - the psychological changes can be amazing! ♥♥

Congratulations that's a fantastic achievement :You_Rock_ X

5 Months is fantastic!! :scoregood