270 Days today**
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270 Days today**
I have just returned from a months vacation in Europe where I own a holiday apartment. First time sober. Boy was it strange to face the place sober. Thankfully my supporting partner was with me.
It started with the cab driver from airport "Do you want to stop for whiskey or wine on the way" to the care taker on arrival "Do you need any drinks". I would have normally been downing beers on the way from the airport and continued with wine at the apartment on arrival. Not this time.
My sister came for a weeks visit and we had time to reconnect. She was so proud of my continued sobriety and we actually got along and had a good time. Still have our differences but I could be pretty bad towards her in my active addiction.
This time around I enjoyed the early morning markets drank tons of pomegranate and berry juices and even more tons of tea...
This week I am approaching 9 months of sobriety. Life is good. Would I swap this for a drink, hmm don't think so. Sobriety can be hard at times but a hangover and active addiction is always harder. I hope this gives someone out there hope that this sobriety thing is worthwhile , can be achieved and certainly is a lifechanging experience and lifestyle. The more I distance myself from my alcohol and my previous lifestyle the choice of staying AF is clear as a bell.
Sure I did have "fun" at times drinking but my "fun" turned into a nightmare "must have" and that I am sure we all know is NOT fun anymore. The life sobriety has given me I nurture and look after like a baby. I don't anything for granted and take it day by day.
It started with the cab driver from airport "Do you want to stop for whiskey or wine on the way" to the care taker on arrival "Do you need any drinks". I would have normally been downing beers on the way from the airport and continued with wine at the apartment on arrival. Not this time.
My sister came for a weeks visit and we had time to reconnect. She was so proud of my continued sobriety and we actually got along and had a good time. Still have our differences but I could be pretty bad towards her in my active addiction.
This time around I enjoyed the early morning markets drank tons of pomegranate and berry juices and even more tons of tea...
This week I am approaching 9 months of sobriety. Life is good. Would I swap this for a drink, hmm don't think so. Sobriety can be hard at times but a hangover and active addiction is always harder. I hope this gives someone out there hope that this sobriety thing is worthwhile , can be achieved and certainly is a lifechanging experience and lifestyle. The more I distance myself from my alcohol and my previous lifestyle the choice of staying AF is clear as a bell.
Sure I did have "fun" at times drinking but my "fun" turned into a nightmare "must have" and that I am sure we all know is NOT fun anymore. The life sobriety has given me I nurture and look after like a baby. I don't anything for granted and take it day by day.
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I love your post and inspiration....and that you feel so good.
I have had some long term sobriety and felt that way....don't let it go...because these good feelings you have....you may not get them back...I don't know how to explain it.
I stopped drinking for 8 years! And then I drank again...and I couldn't get those happy feelings back ANYTIME I have quit in the last 6 years.....
Except 41 days ago....this time...when I got sober...I feel the same happy feelings....but they are not a gurantee...I didn't think I would EVER get them back...it took 6 years of drinking, hospitals, me wanting to quit....but never feeling like I could go without a drink.
Happy for you that you are doing this....Congratulations on almost 9 months!
And Happy for ME that I found those feelings somewhere..I'm not letting them go either (treat it like a baby)...Thank you for that!
I have had some long term sobriety and felt that way....don't let it go...because these good feelings you have....you may not get them back...I don't know how to explain it.
I stopped drinking for 8 years! And then I drank again...and I couldn't get those happy feelings back ANYTIME I have quit in the last 6 years.....
Except 41 days ago....this time...when I got sober...I feel the same happy feelings....but they are not a gurantee...I didn't think I would EVER get them back...it took 6 years of drinking, hospitals, me wanting to quit....but never feeling like I could go without a drink.
Happy for you that you are doing this....Congratulations on almost 9 months!
And Happy for ME that I found those feelings somewhere..I'm not letting them go either (treat it like a baby)...Thank you for that!
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Yes, there seem to be more invitations to drink alcohol now we’re sober. I stayed in an AirBnB place at the weekend and was offered beer or wine on arrival plus tips on where to get beer. Every activity offered included beer.
But, Sydneyman, we’re stronger now 😀 I’m 217 days sober, and I reckon I’m set up to not drink again, with the huge caveat that I will get urges to drink and have to be on my guard for life.
Well done, Sydneyman, that trip was fraught with triggers.
But, Sydneyman, we’re stronger now 😀 I’m 217 days sober, and I reckon I’m set up to not drink again, with the huge caveat that I will get urges to drink and have to be on my guard for life.
Well done, Sydneyman, that trip was fraught with triggers.
Holidays are better sober.
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