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Old 08-31-2014, 03:38 PM
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what do you want from being sober

This is for anyone who hasn't reached a year sober

Just wondering since we all have different goals ??
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Old 08-31-2014, 03:39 PM
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My relationship to get better. To not hate myself all the time.
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Old 08-31-2014, 03:41 PM
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I'd like to be the real me. Alcohol consumes my personality and my spirit.
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Old 08-31-2014, 03:43 PM
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Freedom from bondage.
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Old 08-31-2014, 03:44 PM
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I'm not sure yet...things are better already, so I will let the small miracles keep happening and see what's up in a year

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Old 08-31-2014, 03:45 PM
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To not feel ashamed or embarrassed by what I've done to myself. To find a sense of purpose.
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Old 08-31-2014, 04:22 PM
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To forgive myself for all the drunk things I have done and learn to love myself....
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Old 08-31-2014, 04:30 PM
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To never be hungover again. To never be embarrassed about my behavior. To always remember what I did. Never get physically and emotionally hurt...
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Old 08-31-2014, 04:38 PM
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To be present, connected, relevant. Normality. Rationality. Not much, just everything.
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Old 08-31-2014, 04:40 PM
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Aint it the truth. I lost count of how many times, during my hard drinking years I would wake up

1. With a horrible hangover
2. Try to remember what happened the night before
3. Piece together some random moments, then realize what an ass I had
of myself.
4. Wonder where the knot on my head had come from.

Don't miss any of that. AT ALL. Never goin down that road again.
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Old 08-31-2014, 05:11 PM
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I quit to save my health so it's more about what I don't want (liver problems, et...
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Old 08-31-2014, 05:15 PM
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Old 08-31-2014, 05:32 PM
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On second thought I want all of the above.
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Old 08-31-2014, 07:11 PM
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Old 08-31-2014, 07:19 PM
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Old 08-31-2014, 07:19 PM
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All of the above primarily but primarily to be a better father, husband and person not using alcohol as a crutch to deal with lifes difficulties.

But also to make restitution for those I have illed
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Old 08-31-2014, 07:37 PM
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I want to live, and find serenity within myself.
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Old 08-31-2014, 07:40 PM
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Freedom from it's chains - To learn to love & accept myself - To have healthy relationships - To be healthy & happy
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Old 08-31-2014, 08:03 PM
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Be true, healthy, peaceful, present, strong.
Let go of the past and Stop sabotaging the future.
Allow love and spirituality to help me be the best that I can be for those I love and for myself.
Never ever wake up hungover, trying to remember, impatient with my child, full of regrets and shame.
Thank you for asking soberwolf.
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Old 08-31-2014, 08:11 PM
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I want to be able to drive home safely every night... not have to thank God every morning that my car isn't crashed and that I didn't kill anyone. Excited to not have to clean up after myself every morning... no bottles, no spills, no drunk cooking projects, no vomit... And full days of productivity. No more hangovers. Not blowing 200 dollars a week at the bar. Being able to take medication without fear of a reaction. These sound superficial right now. I'm sure Ill get more out of sobriety once I experience more of it.
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