I am grateful that ive made it this far.30 days in i was antsy,questioning myself.Those days and like two months after were the hardest.I quit back in August and dreaded my birthday in December and the coming New Year as in my dark days i didnt need an excuse to drink.But i went through my Birthdayand the New Year with less anxiety because of my true friends at AA,my Higher Powers,.the Holy Spirit,the Great Spirit,and the Force.Yes lol i have no hang ups when choosing my Higher Powers.I got throughthe holidays unfazed and yes i know it sounds cliche but i dont care and ill say it.It gets easier.Not like losing a Loved one tho that is difficult. The temptation is easier to deal with,ive been blessed with a new job that i would never been able to in my dark days.I have responsibilities,and people who rely on me both residents,coworkers,and managers.I have Respect from others and for my own self worth.And for that i Shine at work in more ways than one lol.my advice to any one new here? I can just say this,I quit for myself i made that decision,go to meetings,get a sponsor if you need to,stay active i go to gym on my days off from my full time job,volunteer at my home group,etc Its a new beginning! Be proud of your sobriety and stay away from negative people and naysayers.Never think your weak.they wont or refuse to understand us because theyre not like us,Stay Strong my Brothers and Sisters thanx for letting me share
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Congrats! 7 days ain't easy, 7 months is awesome. Keep on keeping on...