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8 Months +1 day Sober....

A.Taylor
A.Taylor

I am proud to say that I have been sober for 8 months and one day today.  I am so glad that on this recovery journey I have gotten my life back.  I am able to be an active participant in my life and I feel so strong and stable.  Right now I am out of town visiting with a bunch of ladies from my family.  Mom, Aunt, Mother in Law and her best friend.  I happliy turned down a drink at dinner, knowing that I don't need to drink to have a good time and that I am smart and funny without alcohol.  I don't need it and I honestly don't crave it.  I was a daily drinker, usually in check, but when life was overwheleming, I would use alcohol to hide from my life, or help me feel more 'confident' in a social setting.  With my new found freedom from hiding from my life I have so much less chaos and disfunction in my life, all things I was trying to hide from by using alcohol.  If you are stuggling, know that you are not alone and know that help is out there for you.

finallyawakenow
finallyawakenow
Much less chaos. I like that. I feel that way too. In daily life but more in in my mind. Once the habit of always thinking about a drink passed I realized how terribly distracting it was to being ‘normal’. Or sane is probably the better word So glad you are embracing that beautiful gift you gave yourself.
AdelynRene
AdelynRene
Congratulations on your sobriety :)
octoberrust
octoberrust
Way to go!! :)
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Congratulations!

Would you like to share how you did? It might help someone else, is why I asked.

Keep on keeping on!

God Bless
McStac
McStac
This post is a huge inspiration for me! I love the new outlook you have on life and your new found freedom. I'm so happy for you!
Kevin105
Kevin105
Very happy for you and thanks for sharing your story with us! Wishing you continued happiness and success in your new life!
1is2many
1is2many
Great news, 12 months is in sight now! Stay the course 1-2
readytolive30
readytolive30
Wow! Congratulations!!!! 8 months is such huge accomplishment!! I am at the beginning of my journey but I hope I can say this 8 months down the road! It's so great that you have learned that you are enough without alcohol. I am having to start to learn that now. It has always been such a crutch for me to deal with my own insecurities. Very happy for you!!!
A.Taylor
A.Taylor
Thank you everyone!
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