VikingGF

Congrats on two weeks, Wes! That's great work- be proud and keep on keepin' on.

Hevyn

2 weeks! That is so wonderful, Wes.

Worried14

Well done Wes

Wes B

Thanks guys 😀

@Hodd, you're totally right, I went to the gym yesterday for a (very) gentle workout and felt so good afterwards. I didn't realise how much I missed the rush you can get from a bit of exercise.

Bit sore today right enough but totally worth it.

Hodd

That’s great, Wes. You’ve inspired me to go tomorrow.

You must be doing something right to be sure. Remember to stretch after and don’t overdo things. I got all sorts of niggles from running every day during lockdown, but rest and a physio visit fixed it 🙂

Wes B

Strange but positive scenario last night. Had a work night out with a free bar, everyone was drinking but I decided to drive.

Couple of things I noticed:
* I had more fun than if I had been drinking
* No one really cared that I wasn't drinking
* It's acceptable to leave early when things are starting to get messy
* Having the freedom to jump in my car, leave when I want and stop on the way home to do a bit of late night food shopping is awesome 😆

Usually after these boozy work nights out I would get home already drunk then open a bottle wine and drink on my own until I passed out (always needed those drinks alone no matter how much I'd already had).. there was no enjoyment in going out as it always ended the same.

Only been a few weeks but for the first time I'm starting to appreciate that there's a life out there to be enjoyed, I just couldn't see it through my alcoholic eyes.

Hodd

Nice to read, Wes 🙂 Really well done.

Mummyto2

Congratulations

Hevyn

You're right, Wes. I remember thinking it would be impossible to live without it. It was once part of everything I did. I look back & can't believe I ever thought that way. I'm happy you're feeling so encouraged. Things will continue to get even better.

Hodd

Hi Hevyn, the old me at a free bar event would look at the likes of Wes (or the new me) and think how dull life must be not to drink. I’ve done more in the last 3 to 4 years (sober) than I honestly did in the previous 20. It was a huge waste of life, but I feel blessed to have escaped from all that.

Britbird80

Well done Wes, your starting to see how much better life can be. I was always guilty of thinking those not drinking were bores and how could they possibly enjoy life without alcohol!?
Now I see it so clearly, it was a turning point for me when I suddenly found that I wouldn't want to be drunk with them because I love being sober and all the great things it brings.