One Year Yesterday
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Originally Posted by NoJimmy 
The day that seemed so far away and impossible is finally here, one year without a drop of alcohol. I suppose this journey is different for each of us, but like many, mine was a very rough beginning. I made a complete fool of myself, and the most important people in my life gave up on me. Pushing forward after that was the toughest thing I've ever done. but I did.
Things really seemed to smooth out for me around 4-5 month mark. There was a shift from believing I could succeed, to believing I was succeeding. That was also about the point I felt confident I had surrounded myself with the right support network.
There have been many major life challenges along the way, some early, some more recently. But I have managed to deal with them without needing to drink. I have come to realize managing life's pressures are as important as just not drinking. I allowed far too many unhealthy things in my life before, I don't have the ability to ignore them now.
The best reward is a more peaceful existence. No longer is there a second persona I am ashamed of, I am exactly who I appear to be now.
Things really seemed to smooth out for me around 4-5 month mark. There was a shift from believing I could succeed, to believing I was succeeding. That was also about the point I felt confident I had surrounded myself with the right support network.
There have been many major life challenges along the way, some early, some more recently. But I have managed to deal with them without needing to drink. I have come to realize managing life's pressures are as important as just not drinking. I allowed far too many unhealthy things in my life before, I don't have the ability to ignore them now.
The best reward is a more peaceful existence. No longer is there a second persona I am ashamed of, I am exactly who I appear to be now.
I love your last statement. This is exactly how I feel. I will have my one year mark in about 2 weeks.
I am proud of you and wish you many many more years of the good life
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Originally Posted by NoJimmy
The best reward is a more peaceful existence. No longer is there a second persona I am ashamed of, I am exactly who I appear to be now.
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That's awesome, NoJimmy! I believe you're right- managing your life is a huge part of being sober. No more drifting along wherever the winds take you. You're at the helm now, steering the ship. Congrats on One Year! It's an awesome milestone and you deserve to be proud of it.
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