C23

I was so close to drinking tonight after 16 days. My kids were being demons and I just didn't think I was going to be able to handle it. I was thinking about how I was going to explain to my wife that I needed to go and grab beer so I could calm down. I thought about how well I have been doing. I thought about what I would feel like tomorrow. I thought about the panic and anxiety that would creep back in. I thought about the fact that tonight would open up to another night, and another. I thought about having to come here in shame to admit that I failed. And after all that thinking, I decided 2 caffeine free Cokes and done junk food would be a better option. Oh, and I'm going to pound back some candy to calm the sugar cravings.

SoberLeigh

Way to play the tape forward, C23.

Great job.

so glad you didn't drink.

Onward to Day 17.

CurlyGirl1978

Now THAT'S the way to do it C23!

C23

Thanks! Feel pretty good about this victory.

MariahGayle

Way to g C23! You will be so glad of that decision when you wake tomorrow!

Soberwolf

Good job on not drinking & strenghtening your sobriety

saoutchik

Well done C23

C23

Best part of it, I woke up to a fresh 4 inches of snow. It would have been way worse cleaning off that car if I were hungover.

biminiblue

Nice! Well done.

Healthygoals

Well done!

SoberLife90

That drink isn't going to lead you anywhere worthwhile. It is very important to play that tape through.

skipper123

good job I know kids can be very trying but when I am hung over its 100 times worse to deal with!!

DaisyBee

Wonderful job tackling that idea to drink! Keep going.

Hevyn

Be proud of yourself, C23. After a while we realize it doesn't help a bit to get numb. The anxiety you'd feel if you caved - never worth it!