7 Weeks Today!
 

Ding - Ding!

Today marks my 49th day day without drinking.

I started my journey into sobriety back in January '16. Although, I slipped a couple times. I have been alcohol free for a total of 6 months out of the past 9 months.

I want to tell newcomers that it can be done. When I think of taking a drink... I know in my heart that I am the only one that can control taking the first drink. But I will not have control over the 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 10th.... This is why, I am not drinking anymore or even trying to "moderate". Because, I know I will never be satisfied.

I quit for health reasons and I see improvements already.. I cannot stress to anyone reading this. That every aspect of my life and well being has improved due to NOT drinking. I cannot think of anything that drinking could do for me.

My sober muscles are building!

OK...... I know that this is a process and it is "One Day at a Time". But as I said earlier in this posting. I have control over taking the first drink.... so that is the most important thing for me to remember.

Have a great day........ !!!

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Thank you for this.

:You_Rock_Congrats MR!!! So happy for you.

Fantastic MidnightRider!! :You_Rock_

Nice one MidnightRider

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7 weeks is fantastic, congrats to you!

7 weeks is awesome MR - congrats :)

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Congrats. Great job. Great post. Well said.

Congrats on 7 weeks sober! :) Keep going, it gets better. :)

Being sober feels good!

I had a busy weekend with an out of town wedding. I was able to make it through.

I was just thinking how great it feels not being hung over, guilty, embarrassed or worse!

I guess I will try to enjoy the feeling and share the good vibes....

Best wishes to all my SR friends.

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"I cannot think of anything that drinking could do for me."

Neither can I! Well ok, it can give me a hangover, regrets, and a boatload of other trouble. No thanks!

Congratulations on 7 weeks!

Thanks for post MidnightRider I like the plan, just don't lift up No.1 Drink.

Great midnight rider on 7 weeks .

Good going!

You are right- it is about choice. I think to myself often: "because I make good choices, I get to [ ]." Amazing when you think of that simple equation.

Keep going!