318 days!!!
 

Hello all:

I didn't post my 10 month mark because I was traveling back that day and then I thought it was to late to post for that mark but then I thought of how much pleasure I get from the encouragement I get here so I thought I would just post my number of days. So: I have 10.5 months and I feel grew about it. I still have booze dreams and AV pops up but when that happens I use all my tools learned here.

My family is going through a hard patch. My FIL has been diagnosed with a serious illness and we just had a death in the family. I am dealing with all of this sober. I was just thinking that I haven't thrown up in10.5 months. Before, I threw up every time I drank (always the next day, DTs). Before I would also always gag when I brushed my teeth. None of that anymore.

I recently went on a "girls night" and one of my drunk friends told me she wished I would drink again... I just kept quiet. I wish for world peace...

I have also reached out a little bit here. I have sent friend requests to those here that I recognize. I am not getting complacent and I am remaining involved here. This place is like my AA meeting. I kid you not. I read here EVERY day! It's working, working great.

I didn't say this before but in my vacay I held a drink during a toast. Just held it and didn't take a sip. It wasn't hard and I felt empowered. I know it's a little cowardly but I didn't want to have those conversations at the party, it wasn't the time or place. I just wanted to fit in and mesh with the crowd. Playing with fire? I guess it was a controlled burn :)

Thanks for everything guys. All of you "strangers" have helped me more in this journey that the people that love me the most and for this I am greatful. This place has made a real difference in my life. Can't wait to post for my 11 months!

I'm so happy about being sober. It hasn't been easy but it has been worth it!

Congratulations, great job on 10.5 months.

Congratulations, nowsthetime. 318 days is huge!!!!!

Well done on 318 days that is awesome

Congrats Nows

Congratulations on 10.5 months!
Holding the drink...on NY Eve, at that time only my second or so sober day, around midnight someone gave me a glass of champagne. I took it and toasted the new year and after kissing my wifey quietly put the flute on a kitchen counter. Nobody was the wiser, not that it would have mattered.

Great Job! Being in those situations are extremely awkward at times and the pier pressure is always their! Good job to be able to hold a drink and not even think about drinking it! I've had friends do that to me knowing that I don't drink it's like their constantly testing you the world is s big test when your sober and their are many ads or billboards or people trying to get you to waste your money and time on drinking but it's a great feeling when you don't succumb to those ads or pier pressure you feel like you can conquer the world! Keep it up

Well done on 318 days! Amazing.

Had to laugh at the 'I want world peace' comment.....

Great job on over 10 months! It is a true inspiration, thanks for sharing it really helps and gives hope to someone like me! SR is also my AA meeting. Keep us informed on your progress, happy trails!

Congratulations! What a fantastic thing to read first thing in the morning. Very inspiring!!:scoregood

Congratulations on your milestone. I like the "controlled burn" comment. Keep going, stay strong.

Fantastic Nowsthetime!! :You_Rock_

:You_Rock_ xxxx

Always glad to read a success story :)
Congrats on 10.5 months nowisthetime :)

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Congratulations on the sober time!