2.5 Years Sober
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2.5 Years Sober
Hello All
It's been a while. On July 2 I celebrate 2.5 years sober. It took a lot of "tries" to get where I am. A LOT!!!
Looking back at my failed quit attempts, I never really believed that I could live a good life without booze. Whenever I quit, I felt something would always be missing and I just wouldn't be able to have a good life. It was incomprehensible to me that I could live without craving my fix.
I cannot tell you all how grateful I am to be here right now and writing this message. The relief I get in knowing I don't actually need alcohol anymore is tremendous! A huge weight has been lifted and I get to grow in whichever direction I choose.
I really feel anyone can do this. The human body and brain is extremely adaptable, as I have learned.
Sending happy vibes to you all!
It's been a while. On July 2 I celebrate 2.5 years sober. It took a lot of "tries" to get where I am. A LOT!!!
Looking back at my failed quit attempts, I never really believed that I could live a good life without booze. Whenever I quit, I felt something would always be missing and I just wouldn't be able to have a good life. It was incomprehensible to me that I could live without craving my fix.
I cannot tell you all how grateful I am to be here right now and writing this message. The relief I get in knowing I don't actually need alcohol anymore is tremendous! A huge weight has been lifted and I get to grow in whichever direction I choose.
I really feel anyone can do this. The human body and brain is extremely adaptable, as I have learned.
Sending happy vibes to you all!
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Congrats and thank you
Sober, Congratulations on your excellent accomplishments! This is so inspirational to me. Also, I appreciate that you added that it took a lot of tries. I have had a lot of tries, and sometimes I get really sad and embarrassed about that. Your post shows me that when I achieve my sobriety goals, maybe the tries will be more in the rear-view mirror and matter less. Thank you.
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Hi Sober - congrats on your 2.5 yrs.! That is wonderful.
I felt exactly the same way about quitting - never thought life could be fun or joyful without alcohol. Even though it was in the process of destroying me. It made no sense to cling to it, but I couldn't see that back then. We made it though. Be proud.
I felt exactly the same way about quitting - never thought life could be fun or joyful without alcohol. Even though it was in the process of destroying me. It made no sense to cling to it, but I couldn't see that back then. We made it though. Be proud.
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Yes, 45, I agree with you 100%. The belief was essential for me to stay sober. In a way, it was the first step, the first ingredient, to change from a life of alcohol dependence to a better life without alcohol. So happy for you.
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Originally Posted by Worried14 
Wonderful, Well Done !
How do some people manage to get smilies and fireworks etc?
How do some people manage to get smilies and fireworks etc?
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