So many of us have been where you're at. Buckle your seatbelt kiddo, you ain't seen nothin' yet!! If you believe nothing else, believe this...the best years of your life lay ahead.

Are you attending any recovery program? The support was vital for me.

That a way, How2! Live each day as it were a gift from God...well, because it is.

In reality, we become better people by a slow and steady improvement process. We cannot will it or force it. All we can do is stive to be better, and, guess what, we will become better.

I had a sponcer one time tell me this. Continually work on being a better person, but don't forget to enjoy the ride! I think I know what he meant.

Wayne-

I don't know how much better my life is except that now I have hope that things can change and wow! that does change your view of everything.

We're all on day one--no matter how many years that day has happened.

Hey Anna, I kinda like the posting that said we are all on day one...always, I believe that is true...

Don't count the days sober, count the days happy and/or full of passion and energy for life...

Know that you are cared for and appreciated for who you are today.

I've been offline this week, but I've missed you and many others...hope my cutie that you are feeling wonderful and full of hope and anticipation for what the next chapter in your life will bring, SOON...lol. love you, talk soon. alice

Yeah for Anna! Whoo hoo. You keep on, keepin on, k? Ride this wave out-the ups and the downs will come, just don't drink through them. You can do this.

And it's 14 days today. Two whole weeks. A giant leap forward for you Anna. Feels good yeah. Hey, it's not always going to feel this way in life, and there are programs out there that can provide you with the tools to keep moving forward. I'd encourage you to seek out a recovery program. I attended AA and did a few self-development courses. It's worth the effort. Enjoy that happy feeling, it truly does get better. :}

Wonderful Anna! I think two weeks was a goal you may have doubted just a few days back. You sound so good. And you have a good foundation in that you are hopeful and the fog is lifting. Now maybe some face to face support would be in order.

Funny isn't it how a bunch of friends online, many of whom have less than five years of sobriety, and in my case dumb as a hoe-handle, can sometimes make a difference with newcomers. A good word and compassionate encouragement can really help.

Some said it couldn't be done.

Kick'n arse Howto. As people have said, anyone with time up sober has passed through the point you are at and know that often people feel like they've had their insides turned outside - all the nerves exposed. I'm a Sci-Fi nut and I truly felt that stepping from a blackout drunk life to a sober one felt like I had literally stepped from one dimension to another. A feeling of strangeness followed me everywhere, for ages - different for everyone of course.

But keep going as you are going and you'll do great.