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It's been about a week or so since I checked in. 21 days sober and I can't thank everyone enough for helping me through the early withdrawals. Feeling much better, my relationship with my kids is better and my job performance is great. Arguing with the wife more, noticing things I didint notice while drunk. Thinks she likes me better that way. I'm feeling more like myself. Thank you everyone.
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I am winning again - dropped the ball once though
Dear friends,
I have been sober since Aug 22nd, 2016 except 1 day I got drunk because I thought in my mind I just couldn't handle it anymore. You see here is my excuse, 2016 was not a great year. Well let me explain first I am not good at the unknown so 2016 had far too many of those times.
Injured at work in Aug and have been on WSIB since. Brand new Ford F150 the motor started missing at 1200 KM and the Ford dealer had it in their shop for 9 weeks before they finally put a new motor in it. These excuses aren't worth getting drunk but that's the hardest part of staying sober, I used getting drunk all my life to what I thought, eased the pain or anxiety. Now a little background is in order. Before Aug 2016 I was sober for over 2 years I think between 2013 > 2015 but I don't think I was committed or really understood why I drank well not enough to just not drink. I have proven to myself through these past few months just how important I am to my family and myself to stay sober. In my humble opinion, I believe we are brainwashed from a young age that this **** (alcohol) actually helps us in some way. I am still finding my way into a new career as the accident ended my old one and being home daily has really made me stronger and more able to deal with life's downside. It's also been a good primer for retirement as I am 56 and this time has given me a good indication of what that will be like, WSIB are a nightmare to deal with and generally pay you less than you are entitled to so I have learned how to survive on less (a lot less). And also finding ways to keep busy. A little note to the younger crowd on this site. If like me you drank too much in your teens and early twenties and ended up with a criminal record for something really stupid. This can really come back and bite you in the ass: a043: My new career I am working towards almost got derailed because I pushed a security guard at a concert in 1979. Yes almost 40 years ago, and why did this happen I was DRUNK. Our parents didn't say to us when Dad said for a treat have a sip of my beer Son the damage it could cause in some folks life.
Well so there you have it, I am sober and getting through tough times without Alcohol, yes it can be done, Its worth it.
Thanks for listening,
I have been sober since Aug 22nd, 2016 except 1 day I got drunk because I thought in my mind I just couldn't handle it anymore. You see here is my excuse, 2016 was not a great year. Well let me explain first I am not good at the unknown so 2016 had far too many of those times.
Injured at work in Aug and have been on WSIB since. Brand new Ford F150 the motor started missing at 1200 KM and the Ford dealer had it in their shop for 9 weeks before they finally put a new motor in it. These excuses aren't worth getting drunk but that's the hardest part of staying sober, I used getting drunk all my life to what I thought, eased the pain or anxiety. Now a little background is in order. Before Aug 2016 I was sober for over 2 years I think between 2013 > 2015 but I don't think I was committed or really understood why I drank well not enough to just not drink. I have proven to myself through these past few months just how important I am to my family and myself to stay sober. In my humble opinion, I believe we are brainwashed from a young age that this **** (alcohol) actually helps us in some way. I am still finding my way into a new career as the accident ended my old one and being home daily has really made me stronger and more able to deal with life's downside. It's also been a good primer for retirement as I am 56 and this time has given me a good indication of what that will be like, WSIB are a nightmare to deal with and generally pay you less than you are entitled to so I have learned how to survive on less (a lot less). And also finding ways to keep busy. A little note to the younger crowd on this site. If like me you drank too much in your teens and early twenties and ended up with a criminal record for something really stupid. This can really come back and bite you in the ass: a043: My new career I am working towards almost got derailed because I pushed a security guard at a concert in 1979. Yes almost 40 years ago, and why did this happen I was DRUNK. Our parents didn't say to us when Dad said for a treat have a sip of my beer Son the damage it could cause in some folks life.
Well so there you have it, I am sober and getting through tough times without Alcohol, yes it can be done, Its worth it.
Thanks for listening,
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