40 very real days
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40 very real days
Today marks 40 days of sobriety for me. I can't believe I've got 40 days!
Staying sober is a constant everyday thing for me, going to meetings, looking at myself and talking but I'm doing all this because I want to get well.
Pride has taken over the hate I felt for myself and I'm never letting that go.
My new wee niece was born yesterday and I was present! I won't have regret I wasn't there for my sister. How amazing is that!!
I heard this at a meeting yesterday - sobriety shouldn't be endured, look at it as the beginning of your life, a fresh start. Anyone having a bad day it does get better.
One day at a time.
Leigh x
Staying sober is a constant everyday thing for me, going to meetings, looking at myself and talking but I'm doing all this because I want to get well.
Pride has taken over the hate I felt for myself and I'm never letting that go.
My new wee niece was born yesterday and I was present! I won't have regret I wasn't there for my sister. How amazing is that!!
I heard this at a meeting yesterday - sobriety shouldn't be endured, look at it as the beginning of your life, a fresh start. Anyone having a bad day it does get better.
One day at a time.
Leigh x
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Leigh, congratulations on 40 days! If you like what life is like now, you are going to love how you feel after 12 months. It does keep getting better.
For me, it also took a constant, everyday effort to get and stay sober. I still go to four or five meetings a week, staying in touch with other alcoholics keeps me grounded. I like my life now, and contrary to what I feared sobriety is a gift, not a sentence. Not paradise 24/7, but I have found the ninth step promises to be true.
Congratulations and keep up the good work!
For me, it also took a constant, everyday effort to get and stay sober. I still go to four or five meetings a week, staying in touch with other alcoholics keeps me grounded. I like my life now, and contrary to what I feared sobriety is a gift, not a sentence. Not paradise 24/7, but I have found the ninth step promises to be true.
Congratulations and keep up the good work!
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Hey Leigh - thanks for sharing such an inspiring stretch of time 
It's amazing how beautiful life is and always has been...like it has been waiting for us all this time
Well done on 40 great days.
It's amazing how beautiful life is and always has been...like it has been waiting for us all this time
Well done on 40 great days.
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Pride has a lot to do with it, both in the decision to stop drinking, and the feeling of self worth and accomplishment with remaining sober.
I am worth it. I'm not going to let alcohol destroy me. This is a constant theme for me.
I am worth it. I'm not going to let alcohol destroy me. This is a constant theme for me.
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That's awesome - 40 days is great!
For me, I really have to watch(false) pride as I get my feelings hurt = leading to anger = leading to = resentments = the demon RUM!
Once I understood resentments kill alkeyholics I became focused on how to let go of that false pride and move forward.
Be proud of your 40 days - you've earned them!! Nice!!
For me, I really have to watch(false) pride as I get my feelings hurt = leading to anger = leading to = resentments = the demon RUM!
Once I understood resentments kill alkeyholics I became focused on how to let go of that false pride and move forward.
Be proud of your 40 days - you've earned them!! Nice!!
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