Day 57.. overcame one huge hurdle.
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Day 57.. overcame one huge hurdle.
Hello everyone,
I am on Day 57. On Thursday, I went to NYC to see family , and I stayed at a beautiful hotel that has 360 degrees breathtaking views of NYC and with that, 3 bars. Everywhere I turned , there was a bar with a barstool that one Day had my name written all over. I am glad to say that I did not drink. Not one drop, I did not miss it. I enjoyed myself and drank water. I have overcome my fear of being in a setting that in the past, meant me getting completely wasted. I look forward to years sober. It can be done, I was drinking daily for the last few years. This is definitely a huge accomplishment. This group is my only support, I read daily from here and realize how much we hurt. Thank you for sharing your amazing stories. We CAN get sober.
~DeeLiz
I am on Day 57. On Thursday, I went to NYC to see family , and I stayed at a beautiful hotel that has 360 degrees breathtaking views of NYC and with that, 3 bars. Everywhere I turned , there was a bar with a barstool that one Day had my name written all over. I am glad to say that I did not drink. Not one drop, I did not miss it. I enjoyed myself and drank water. I have overcome my fear of being in a setting that in the past, meant me getting completely wasted. I look forward to years sober. It can be done, I was drinking daily for the last few years. This is definitely a huge accomplishment. This group is my only support, I read daily from here and realize how much we hurt. Thank you for sharing your amazing stories. We CAN get sober.
~DeeLiz
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57 days - how wonderful, DeeLiz. In my early days of recovery I was a bit sorry for myself when in a situation such as you describe. Even though I knew drinking was bound to ruin my enjoyment of any experience - I still longed to fall back into the old ways. I have no idea why - and I'm so thankful I got past that phase & began to realize drinking never enhanced anything.
Well played.
Proud of you.
Well played.
Proud of you.
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Originally Posted by Hevyn 
57 days - how wonderful, DeeLiz. In my early days of recovery I was a bit sorry for myself when in a situation such as you describe. Even though I knew drinking was bound to ruin my enjoyment of any experience - I still longed to fall back into the old ways. I have no idea why - and I'm so thankful I got past that phase & began to realize drinking never enhanced anything.
Well played. Proud of you.
Well played.
Proud of you. 
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As sober time passes, life as we see it, simply becomes easier.. it really does. But the first several months, and then some big evenrs will always test you. In the end the most happy I am is whwn I go to bed and wake up sober. No matter how bad or stressful a day might be, as long as I am going to bed sober I am truly happy.
Im glad you experienced this. Isnt it wonderful?
Im glad you experienced this. Isnt it wonderful?
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