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Day 13

Changingpb
Changingpb
It's amazing to me. I never imagined I could get to day 13 and here I am. Sober. Still some touch ups on my house I've dreaded. Hubby's bathroom. Will tackle that today. Why do some men refuse to admit their bathrooms reek of piss? One of life's mysteries. Lol. Yesterday was tough. I'm not having those cravings today. Lit my pumpkin candles, house is looking awesome, all ready for my sister that is coming to stay with me when mom starts chemo for leukemia next monday. I can choose to booze my way through moms cancer and my feelings or I can meet them head on, sober and no regrets. For today I'm choosing no wine. Have a turkey roasting as I like to make a big meal Sunday and eat on leftovers. I'm feeling great again. I won the battle yesterday. I know the war is far from over but Pam won a small victory over thirsty yesterday. Thanks to all of you. You all are my strength and I'm grateful for you all:)
texastipper
texastipper
Woo Hoo! That is great that you are beginning to enjoy life again. Sorry to hear about your Mom, but as hard as it might seem, I suspect you'll be able to better deal with that sober. Sitting around in a stupor and feeling sorry for her and yourself is certainly not going to help! I know, easy for an ex-heavy drinker to say about another. In a way such affirming comments are for me to hear as well. I constantly have to remember the difference between the feelings of constant drinking and being sober. Sober is better, and every day that passes we need to remind ourselves of that. Keep up the good work on the NEW PAM!
robertalcfree
robertalcfree
Who said 13 is an unlucky number? Congrats Pam! Can smell the aroma of that succulent turkey roasting from here and it sounds a lot better than the leftover chili I'll be heating up for dinner. Will be thinking of your mother as she begins chemo this week. She is so lucky to have the new you there for her....
deleted_user
deleted_user
So excited for you - congratulations. Am sorry to hear about young mother. Perfect timing for you to be 100%. Keep us posted - I'll be praying for your mom.
Community LeaderExJerseyGirl2
ExJerseyGirl2
Nice job, Pam!

And your mom needs YOU, not drunk Pam, so good for you for being there for her, and for your sister.
lisa215
lisa215
Great job staying strong! Sorry to hear about your mom, I hope this week goes well for both of you.
Changingpb
Changingpb
Thanks all. She starts chemo a week from tomorrow. Terminal leukemia. My sister coming was good motivation to clean and spruce up this house. There was two years of grime and alcoholism to clean up. Along with the low folate blood tests I also knew I couldn't hide my drinking from my sister. And I want to be clear and in sober mind as my mom goes on this journey. Not to mention being a better wife, mom, grandma (raising 9yo granddaughter) wife and therapist. And I deserve sobriety. In 13 days my entire outlook has changed. As the last of the leaves fall off the hundreds of cottonwood and ash trees on our property so falls the toxic blanket called wine that I wrapped myself in(at first) then it wrapped itself around me like a python. I feel so much more free. Onto day 14 in the am :)
buckstag
buckstag
That does sound like someone describing a new life, free of the addiction to alcohol. Good on you!
jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
Pam... I love it.

Keep working your magic. Monday leftovers are great. Just remember the one easy thing... just don't drink today.

Worry about tomorrow tomorrow. Live in the present, and it sounds like you are doing it.