Eight Weeks and 500 Posts
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Eight Weeks and 500 Posts
Today is day 56 for me. Eight Weeks. Almost two Months. Also this morning, I posted my 500th post on SR.
Eight weeks ago, I was as low as I've ever been. Now, I'm full of gratitude and hope.
Eight weeks ago, I was in agony from the worst hangover of my life. I suffered physical withdrawal for two solid weeks, had daily headaches for a month. Today, I am healthy.
Eight weeks ago, I stayed home "sick" with a "mysterious stomach illness." It was probably the seventh or eight Monday I've missed this year with that "mysterious" illness. I haven't missed a day of work since.
Eight weeks ago, I was crippled with anxiety. Today, I am confident that I can meet the many challenges in my life. I practice mindfulness every day and have built a core of peace inside that fuels that confidence.
Eight weeks ago, I couldn't sleep the night through. Last night, I had eight hours of sleep and didn't wake up even once. Even better, I've lost track of how many nights in a row I've had eight hours of restful sleep.
Eight weeks ago, I was on the verge of destroying my marriage and my family. Today, while there's still much work to do, my wife and I are closer than we've been in years.
Eight weeks ago, I was becoming a stranger to my children. Today, I can't wait to get home from work to give them a hug, spend time with them and hear about their days.
Eight weeks ago, I had a "honey-do" list that kept getting longer and longer. Today... The list is just as long, but now at least I've checked a bunch of old projects off to make room for new ones!
500 posts ago, I was two days into this quit, suffering in body and mind, and desperate for support. I came to this forum a broken man, desperate for advice and assurances that it will get better. Today, I am one of the people giving advice, and helping new members struggle through those first few days and weeks. At the same time, I'm still learning new things every day, and I depend on the wisdom of those here that are further along this path to a sober lifestyle.
Thanks to SR, and thanks to each of the members here. You've all touched my life in more ways than I thought possible. With you all behind me, I can't wait to tackle the next eight weeks, and the sober lifetime that follows, no matter what challenges life throws my way.
Love and peace to all.
Eight weeks ago, I was as low as I've ever been. Now, I'm full of gratitude and hope.
Eight weeks ago, I was in agony from the worst hangover of my life. I suffered physical withdrawal for two solid weeks, had daily headaches for a month. Today, I am healthy.
Eight weeks ago, I stayed home "sick" with a "mysterious stomach illness." It was probably the seventh or eight Monday I've missed this year with that "mysterious" illness. I haven't missed a day of work since.
Eight weeks ago, I was crippled with anxiety. Today, I am confident that I can meet the many challenges in my life. I practice mindfulness every day and have built a core of peace inside that fuels that confidence.
Eight weeks ago, I couldn't sleep the night through. Last night, I had eight hours of sleep and didn't wake up even once. Even better, I've lost track of how many nights in a row I've had eight hours of restful sleep.
Eight weeks ago, I was on the verge of destroying my marriage and my family. Today, while there's still much work to do, my wife and I are closer than we've been in years.
Eight weeks ago, I was becoming a stranger to my children. Today, I can't wait to get home from work to give them a hug, spend time with them and hear about their days.
Eight weeks ago, I had a "honey-do" list that kept getting longer and longer. Today... The list is just as long, but now at least I've checked a bunch of old projects off to make room for new ones!
500 posts ago, I was two days into this quit, suffering in body and mind, and desperate for support. I came to this forum a broken man, desperate for advice and assurances that it will get better. Today, I am one of the people giving advice, and helping new members struggle through those first few days and weeks. At the same time, I'm still learning new things every day, and I depend on the wisdom of those here that are further along this path to a sober lifestyle.
Thanks to SR, and thanks to each of the members here. You've all touched my life in more ways than I thought possible. With you all behind me, I can't wait to tackle the next eight weeks, and the sober lifetime that follows, no matter what challenges life throws my way.
Love and peace to all.
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What a heart-warming post.
Congratulations on your sobriety and recovery so far.
Keep trudging that road with us. It's got its ups and downs, but at least we get to see it and feel it as our true sober selves, not as some drunken or hung-over imposter, or completely missed it because we're retreated too far into our own obsessive heads to see what's in front of us.
Congratulations on your sobriety and recovery so far.
Keep trudging that road with us. It's got its ups and downs, but at least we get to see it and feel it as our true sober selves, not as some drunken or hung-over imposter, or completely missed it because we're retreated too far into our own obsessive heads to see what's in front of us.
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