C23

I cried this morning! Not because I relapsed, but because I made it to 8 days sober. I cried because I haven't felt this good in years. I cried because I made it through my first weekend sober in a long time, and through a holiday in which most people drink. I cried tears of joy today instead of tears of anxiety, depression, and self loathing. I have so much clarity right now. LIFE IS HARD, but it is the way you handle it that is important.

A great quote I read today summarized how I'm feeling:


"If I could be anyone in the world, I'd still be me. Because that's who I'm the best at being. Own who you are and love yourself. Those are the two keys to a seriously happy life."

Some can call this the pink cloud, but I call this being proud of making it further than I have in quite some time. I congratulate all who have been sober way longer than I have, and encourage all of those who are just starting. Sober life doesn't suck and it's not boring. It is what you make of it and I'm making it awesome!

Be blessed my friends!

Chris

BixBees505

Thank you. Beautiful.

casey27

Great job! I cant wait to be there myself

Soberwolf

Congrats on day 8

loulou1981

Well done & lovely words!!!💕

SoberLeigh

Fantastic post, C23.

Congratulations on eight sober days!!!!!

Findingtheway

Congratulations. Don't stop now! Keep going! We've got your back.

Wonderful.

Eshgham

Awesome!! it's easy to know you're on the right path in theory but when you FEEL it things really start to take off. Happy for you

Mags1

Congratulations Chris

Dee74

Congratulations Chris

I remember it *was* a big deal for me too...it was a life changer, and that was very very profound for me....a little hope goes a long way.

Go you

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EMWEN

More inspiration..for us all..Thank you, that was beautiful to read

sydneyman

Fabulous!! Keep going

Hevyn

I loved reading your upbeat post, Chris. You're doing this.

fini

ah, nothing like authentic gratitude!

PurpleKnight

Fantastic Chris!!