Rungirl2018

Monday morning, 7 a.m. My toddler is already awake. And so am I, feeling great! There have been so many mornings when that child has been banging around in his room, and all I wanted to do was put a pillow over my head and get a few more minutes of sleep.

No pillow over my head today.

I have the clear headedness this morning to be able to sit with my thoughts. I want to be with me. Lol! How did this happen?! I have feelings of gratitude, excitement, and what feels like a newfound strength to not only face today’s challenges but also dominate them.

I am taken back to yesteryear when the poison was not in my life. I remember the ways in which I handled my days. I remember how full my life was. How exciting to be at the starting point of all that I was created to be! It’s so hard to express the immense gratitude I feel in these quiet moments. It’s BLISS.

For anyone who wants this, seize the opportunity today! It’s so so so much better on this side. Alcohol is such a liar! I didn’t think I’d ever be here thinking these things, feeling these feelings, but here I am. Today, I will not have a drink. Today, I will go kill it out there.

How did this happen? The first step after many attempts to quit drinking was that I committed. Simple as that.

Pulaski

Well done!! It's great, isn't it?

No toddlers for me any more but I know exactly what you mean.

Dee74

Thanks for the post rungirl - great stuff

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Verdantia

Thank you, Rungirl for giving us this positive report. There is nothing like clear-headedness and facing the day with no guilt or fear, but with excitement and positivity. All the best!

Rowlands1

Thanks Running Girl... Nothing beats a clear head & wanting to jump out of bed with a spring in your step !

PinkPanther08

I miss feeling clear headed. Soon! I don't have a toddler either but I know exactly what you mean.

D122y

Run,

I have been working out steadily since Dec 2014. I quit getting drunk May 2015.

The physical and mental transformations have been slow, but I have had no real setbacks.

I get compliments now from folks. Great skin, you look younger, nice body. I didn't expect that. I just want to take care of myself now that I am no longer physically addicted.

I was a lost soul until I found SR. AA meetings were cryptic. SR cleared it up.

Thanks.

anxiousrock

Waking up sober is a GREAT feeling

Rungirl2018

Eeeek, it’s been a whole week! I am loving life, feeling so blessed to be on this journey with each of you. I like AA in theory, but I just could not fit it into my schedule. Truly, no excuses—I’m just super busy from the time I open my eyes until 9 pm. SR has given me an alternative program. I really like how I can log on any time and share or read. The stories and encouragement were and are the fuel keeping me on track. I can’t believe I didn’t find you guys sooner, but I’m so happy I did.

Yay for feeling amazing again today! I wish everyone a day filled with joy, strength, and health.

Komplex

Woohoo!!!!! You are doing awesome rungirl.

Anna

It's great to see you doing so well. And, we're always here for you.

Dee74

congrats on your week rungirl

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