A little bit about my journey so far...
I am so incredibly grateful to say that I have 6 months today!
The first 3 months felt so heavy, intense and overwhelming but each milestone brings a little more clarity and confidence!
The further I get from it the better I feel and am excited to see what the future holds in just even a few short months, years and decades of sobriety!
I know that it is only going to get better!
There are days that are harder than others of course.
Life is still painful and uncomfortable at times.
Luckily, having my distance from the bottle has given me foresight to realize that adding any substance to a problem only emphasizes it!
I am celebrating today because of this app and meeting some very wonderful, genuine people that offered plenty of encouragement!
The other tools included in my sobriety have been: reading plenty of books and listening to podcasts, practicing self awareness and reflection, exercise (preferably in nature) and nutrition, self care and I even went to a meeting once (great people).
I started off alone with not very much support but now my husband can see I'm very serious and has become supportive. I have made a couple sober friends in my city and being sober doesn't seem as overwhelming anymore!
And saying NO when in a tempting situation, is rolling off the tongue effortlessly.
It used to give me a lot of anxiety but now I realize I have a choice to be the best possible me without reservation!
That little voice that always told me I could be casual is starting to fade and I love it!
She was a crazy b***h, I'm happy to say bye! 
And we need to all remember to laugh once in a while!!
Getting sober is serious and I get it!
Laughter soothes the soul and is so helpful in healing tho!
Keep going everyone! We got this 
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SIX MONTHS IS A HUGE MILESTONE! Keep up the great job! ENCORE... to the next 6 mos ODAAT... it continues to get less difficult! O2-28-2OO2
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Congrats on 6 months Sheila 
Thank you for sharing your experience, strength and hope with us. I can relate to all of what you posted. I’m 8 months in, and feeling so much gratitude as well. I was barely surviving, and now I’m thriving. Anyone reading this who is struggling in the early stages of recovery, please have faith that you can do this too 
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