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Spring Break fla vacation, sober this time

1is2many
1is2many

went to Florida and had a good time.  There were a couple of times when the “glamor” was a bit uncomfortable. The tight dockside bar with the loud music and the table next to us ordering shots, but I can remember the last time I was at the beach and drinking,...  I got kicked out of a place for splashing beer on a bouncer... I can also remember that time with my wife and her family when everybody else went to bed but I stayed up drinking wine. I broke a glass in the sink and can remember feeling so horrible ( like something was broken inside me ) driving home the next day. Luckily I have these memories to keep me off the booze, because it would have been so easy. The lights and music are just an illusion. I’m an alcoholic and would be drunk in no time and making an as out of myself. 


Sober is good. Today driving back, I was thinking I was glad I didn’t drink and start the craving all over again,  that sh sux. Today I try to see the positives and don’t dwell on what I’m missing. That is a big difference this time. Focus...


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billwfriend
billwfriend
I envy being in florida with the beach sun and ocean girls in bikinis everywhere!
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Same here. I haven't been to Florida in 10-12 years. The beaches on the west coast were the pretties in the world....the whitest sand I ever saw but hurricane Katrina....I think it was.....wiped them all out.

1is2, you are a great example for others to follow!
gr8tful2be
gr8tful2be
1is2, So glad you got to make memories in Fla. I remember many times I wore the lampshade. Embarrassing myself and others.

I can relate to feeling grateful to not having to live that way anymore. Rock on my friend!
msmermaid
msmermaid
I had my first sober vacations recently too. I am just happy to remember it all. My husband is happy with his 1 or 2 beers, but I would have wanted a bottle and of course I would have drank most of it so it didn’t go to waste... it was nice to just enjoy and be present and not worry about the next drink I could have.
finallyawakenow
finallyawakenow
Sober is more fun!! I love having life in me oh and @bob; my wife and her mom just got back from siesta key (west) and the white sand was perfect. Brought some home to show me and it really is amazing. We are planning Hawaii in November and I am looking forward to remembering it.
A.Taylor
A.Taylor
Good for you! I find the more events and life that I can do without having a drink the easier it gets. Last month I stayed home from a trip with friends because I felt like the temptation would be too great to fall into old patterns, As hard as it was to say no, it felt like a big step forward to actively choose not to participate. Thanks for sharing your success.
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