lunar

Just contemplating the notion that I
cannot remember my last totally sober
Thanksgiving.
Perhaps I was in my
middle teens? I dunno. The past few of them
are now mere bits and pieces that blend into
dim images onto the movie projector screen
playing in the back of my head.
Inevitably, I'd end up hanging out with my GF's brother,
knocking them back, up in my little office room at home.
Having my own small business, the following Friday
would simulate man's first solar landing.
This year, I am going to be sober.
I would like to attribute my doing so,
to everyone here at SR.
It's very reassuring to know, that at any hour
of the day, help is at hand.
Thanks for giving.
I wish you all a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

MelindaFlowers

It will be mine! I remember one year ago waking up with incredible dehydration and splitting headache. But then again, I did everyday last fall so it was nothing special. Looking forward to waking up tomorrow feeling good. Amen!

OklaBH

yep! most thanksgivings i wouldnt even eat. I would drink all day and then gorge on leftovers later. i saw pictures from myself from last thanksgiving. dry skin and glassy eyes. not this year! yesterday we had thanksgiving with my son home from college. he has to go back today because he has to work the black friday sale at academy tomorrow! YIKES! today snacking on leftovers, football, going to the movies and much needed relaxation. i thought this holiday would trigger some serious cravings but it hasnt. i thank God everyday

Ghostlight1

Oh man, I had some Thankgiivings. One that comes to mind is walking out into the sunlight after spending eight hours in an all night club. Had to cancel that one. There are more stoies-all bad.
I'm thankful to be sober today and greatful for those experiences showing me that there was no doubt I am an alcoholic.

Kero

Great post! This is my first sober Thanksgiving in decades. The night before Turkey Day is pretty much a holiday in itself here. Being up early and sober is so nice! Maybe I can actually enjoy a nice meal with family and not have to worry about hiding my 5 alarm hangover.

Soberwolf

Happy thasnksgiving im uk but enjoy it Lunar

Fly N Buy

I won't say how long it's been since I had a sober Thanksgiving, but this Turkey perched on this Jerky were both around

WIP17

This will be my first sober Thanksgiving in a very long time. I am truly looking forward to being present and playing games with my children. I can't wait to wake up feeling great tomorrow and working out. I have to admit being a bit nervous as I am having dinner at the in laws, where there will be lots of drinking and drunkenness. I plan to take a walk to get a break, go home for a while if needed and play with the kids, knowing I can safely drive them home I am truly grateful for feeling good and making the decision to not poison my body with booze. Today is my eleventh day of sobriety and I am looking forward to all the great things that will become of it. I know it won't be easy and with support, love and courage I know I can get through each day, one day at a time.

GotGrace

I was about to start a thread with the same title as this one, so I will just jump in here!

Last year was my first sober Thanksgiving. I was nervous about it since, like so many people, I was in the habit of drinking a lot on Thanksgiving, along with all of the guests in my house. Then about a week before the big day, someone posted this thought and it really helped me feel confident:

You, and only you, are in charge of whether you drink today. No one is going to hold you down and pour alcohol down your throat (sheesh, I *hope* no one does that!). Lots of us are control freaks. Well guess what? Today is your day to shine! YOU are in control! YOU, and only you, decide what you will drink.

Kind of a simple thought, but one that really helped me deal with the day last year. This year is so much easier for me, and it will be for you too! Enjoy the day, be in the moment, think it through. And be proud of yourself tomorrow!

lunar

Looking forward to actually remembering this one;
not waking up on Friday @4:00 am with heart pounding,
sweating and heaving, slowly remembering
how I took it upon myself to be the
family table's very own court jester.
Congrats to everyone's sober TG,
Been too long for some of us.

bunnezjp

1st in 8! Cheers!

Of course, it figures that I gave up meat shortly after I got Sober. Somebody pass the cauliflower

Bunnez

PurpleKnight

Happy Thanksgiving Lunar!!

We don't have Thanksgiving here in Ireland but I can equate it to my first Sober St Patrick's!!

Hawk07

My first sober TG as well in years. I can't remember a thing about last yrs thanksgiving. Most likely I was incredibly hungover and too sick to get out of bed or drinking the day away. I have a lot to thankful for today.

Briar

Actually, last year I was trying to convince my husband I was still sober, so I didn't drink on Thanksgiving, but I did most days before and after. I thought I was so clever.

rjask

Happy Thanksgiving Lunar . . . it's my first sober Thanksgiving also. It's been 20 years or so for me.

Notimetoloose

Happy sober Thanksgiving everyone...

I find the firsts hard, the first sober anything and everythings ....changing that ingrained pattern/habits of our lifetime...breaking the routine of behaviour...

Remembering it is a first and feeling happy and positive about the change has helped me with a lot of my firsts...after that it gets easier every sequential time after.

determined99

First sober one since the 80s here! It was tough as hell. You guys know the scene, at places with people you are related to, but since you see each other once a year, alcohol helps makes the "family" feelings of oh how I missed you easier to pull off... Tough sober. Really tough. But man is it worth it.