Be123

"If there is no battle then there can be no victory"

Thats my Facebook status from a year ago today, it popped up and reminded me. I've no idea what I was referring to in that post!

I'll be a year sober this week, so that post was made while I was still drinking. But it's pretty apt, isn't it? In a year where my 20 year marriage broke down; we've all been through coronavirus and all that has brought with it; and I have finally given up alcohol after drinking daily to blackout for many, many years.

I thought I was a hopeless drunk, but I was just drunk. I tried to give up loads of times and failed.

Anyone who's just starting, or thinking of giving up, my experience is that is quite a battle. But if I can go a year without drinking then literally anyone can. You can.

Peace and love to all and thanks for all the support, this website and all the people on it have been both the Generals and the foot soldiers in my battle (if that's not stretching the metaphor too far 😂

Finalcall

At the very least it makes the victory even sweeter.
congrats on a year.

RUL23

Congratulations. Inspiring.

D122y

Congrats. At a year clean I felt pretty good, but now at over 5 years without a relapse I feel better.

Sometimes I say I feel amazing, but today it is not amazing.

I am under self imposed duress. I don't know if my mental anxiety was caused by my drinking, but I will say yes.

Why not. That way it keeps me from considering relapsing to try and fix it.

Basically, today I feel off and on anxious and like folks might be out to get me. That is labeled insane if it gets too bad. I have a big work evaluation coming up and this is why. Back in the day, I would be hung over and ready to drink my problems away over the weekend. Not any more.

I believe and have been told over and over that I am great at my job. I don't need to worry. Just do my job and the evaluation will take care of itself.

Finally, my health is more important than any job and additionally I don't really need to work anyway. I do it for pride.

Anyway, thanks for letting me piggy back on your post.

Finally, this might help someone.

Love love love.

Thanks.

Gettingcloser

Awesome, Be123! I am also very grateful to be on the other side of the battle. I feel "safe" with myself now know matter what circumstances I find myself in. This is the beginning of the rest of your life!

fishkiller

Congrats be!
I remember your 1st post. Feels really good seeing others succeed.

Dee74

Congrats on your year Be

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least

Congrats on the first of many sober years!

Surrendered19

You are always such a great SR support to others Be123. Congrats on a year. I remember when you came on to SR, about the same time I did. It has been a really good year sober. Not unicorns and rainbows, but lots of quiet and calm.

brighterday1234

Congratulations on 1 year sober!!

Steely

Congratulations Be123. One year gives a great feeling of accomplishment.

And apparently it gets better. I'm starting to understand that now, even when times are tough. They might be tough, but I learn about myself, and it's good.

So grateful to be sober.

ZIP

Nice work! And nice attitude. Congrats, friend.

fini

wow, Be123, a year!
congratulations! and yes, i remember when you showed up here.
you have done lots of work, and it’s great to see it pay off for you.

tornrealization

I am so proud of you. I’m also one of those who remembers your posts and I can’t believe it’s already been a year. Thankyou for your honesty in your journey and helping others while getting sober.