Soberwolf

What was your sober moment of 2014 or your best day of 2014

Thepatman

2013, 2014? I had sober time in both years, the best being everyday waking up not feeling like death.

Soberwolf

Its meant to be best sober moment of 2014 but i put the wrong year lol

Thanks Patman

anattaboy

The first 24 hrs. after a 2 week taper felt like a huge relief, victory and safe-like all at once--June 11th 4pm.

least

Altho the circumstances are sad, my best moment was inheriting my mother's two cats. I feel very close to her by having her cats.

SarahB60

Completion of detox!

Stang

Adopting my rottweiler.

Tonks

Hiking a few miles through thick brush in a canyon to reach an amazingly beautiful waterfall. Sitting by a campfire under the stars while hearing elk call in the distance.

Those are the moments I crave and long for. I saw someone taking a shot in a movie last night and it made me wince.

Venecia

Taking my wonderful pre-teen niece on a road trip to some beautiful parts of America's West. We awakened each day to glorious blue skies, the smell of pines and the excitement of new adventures. Horseback riding. Hiking. Even ziplining! Just laughing and enjoying the sights and growing even closer.

The old Auntie Venecia? She couldn't have pulled it off. Not even close.

Mark1014

It has taken a little time to feel this way, but it was my third sober Saturday. I was about three weeks in and struggling so much. Could almost physically feel myself being pulled to the gas station for beer....so I went to the gas station and got out, then stood there like a crazy dude. Got back in my truck and drove to another gas station. I just sat there for the longest and watched people coming out with their six packs, cases, getting ice, etc.. It was a miserable experience. Then I went home....empty handed. I realized that I didn't HAVE to drink that day. I just didn't drink that day. As simple as that was, it was HUGE to me. The chains were not unbreakable. I still have struggles, but that was a decisive battle.....and I won!

Dee74

The original title is still in the Main Page forum view. SW tried to change it, so did I. Must be another glitch.

The thread is meant to refer to this year - 2014

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JCMJ

So far everyday when I wake up just a little healthier, I count it as a win. I'll pick today. I hope the answer will be the same again tomorrow.

brynn

best sober moment of 2014:

12-6-14...the day it dawned on me that I had a CHOICE whether I drank or not!! I chose sobriety that day and it's like a light went on....something just clicked and I knew that I had closed the door to a very ugly chapter in my life. Thank God!

courage2

Today.

Fly N Buy

At 4 months my 18yo son stated he was proud of me for trying to change. Never thought he would ever say he was proud of me for anything. I had virtually destroyed his faith in me.
Hands down, that's it!!!

Nice thread wolf!!

Ruby2

Well, I quite like the title because my best sober moment so far was my decision to not waver on quitting and starting the journey on December 1, 2013. And I celebrated a year sober on December 1, 2014. I turned 50 this year and celebrated that sober too. I was there for my children and while I am still too short tempered I can fully participate in activities.

Here is a sober salute to a great 2015!!!

Nowsthetime

I had a couple but they all involved celebrations and me being present, remembering and not feeling like a tu$& the next day. Friend's bdays and a wedding. I had a blast at the bdays and danced the night away with my 3yr old at the wedding... And she didn't have to smell booze on me.

I am so happy about my decision!!!

CAPTAINZING2000

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forabetterlife

While 2014 has been a year of ups and downs with me and sobriety, I am continuing to learn and determined to get this right and stop drinking for good.

This year my best sober moments happened on sober morning outside jogging and increasing my endurance. At 44, overweight, and never having had athletic ability, sobriety gave me the motivation to push myself. This summer I jogged a straight mile for the first time in MY LIFE. In the fall I ran two 5ks. I am still overweight and I run slowly but jogging and staying sober go hand in hand. I jog because it keeps me from drinking and I stay sober so I can get better at jogging.

The Morning I ran that first full straight mile, I literally cried. Grateful to have found sobriety and proud of myself. I am working at staying sober and I hate that I relapse, but I will get there. And getting outside in the fresh air and pushing myself is a sobriety tool I've gained in 2014 that has been and will continue to be vital for me.

Obladi

12/12 12pm