Raeven

For the first time in several years, I've been sober more than 1 week. Wow, this is harder than I thought. I got off easy on the physical withdrawal, and I know that. I'm grateful, I really am. The emotional side is a lot tougher this time.

Doing a couple things differently to help me make it.

I'm here, and thank you for the encouragement!

I'm journaling. It helps me remember how bad it was and why I don't want to go back. I'm a writer, so journaling is an outlet for me. Who knows, maybe it will be a book one day.

I admitted to a few people that I was sober. These were people who didn't realize I wasn't. I guess I hid it well. I've also admitted to a few people who did know or suspected. I feel that admitting it "publically" will help me to stay the course.

Thank you for being here!

FLCamper

Congrats to you Raeven!
Sounds like you've found a good plan. Keep it up.

flguy1

Good luck and keep it going! I am on day 8 right now. HUGE for me. Sometimes I wake up and still think that I drank last night and then catch myself and say "wait a minute - no I didn't!"

Looking forward to getting to the point where I feel like it is out of mysystem to feel what that feels like.

Keep it going and congrats!

SnazzyDresser

Way to go, Raeven!

Mountainmanbob

Congratulations for a week sober is a great start that many don't see.
You have conquered much -- keep going -- it's a great life being sober.
M-Bob

Delilah1

Welcome to SR, and congratulations on getting through that first week!

january161992

nice!

saoutchik

Congratulations on a week Raeven, I wish I had written more down in early recovery