Starting to leave the house!

Daily Gratitude
#1

The first year I stayed home. In a new city. Couldn’t, wouldn’t, didn’t want to do anything, be around ppl, go into situations that were unfamiliar. Just work and home- one foot in front of the other BUT.. I’m coming out of my shell!!

In the past week..

Recently caught myself laughing- out loud like belly aching laughing and realized it’s been a long time.
Went to a jazz fest, didn’t even think about drinking.
Walked to the farmers market and enjoyed it.
Took my toddler to the pool today for her first time swimming- it was awesome! Felt so good.
Finalllly listened to some music and enjoyed it. Sang along :slight_smile: couldn’t handle lyrics for a while there.

I’m also thankful for:
Intuitive eating. Healthy boundaries. Powerful quotes. Journaling. Poetry. Nature. Audiobooks. Coffee. An amazingly resilient body and brain!!!

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#2

That’s fantastic. To me it sounds like. You’re doing it right. You’re starting to enjoy life as we should with the effects of alcohol. Congratulations

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#3

HeII yes.

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#4

My first year sober was similar, I stayed home mainly bec it felt safe and i didnt know if i could trust myself. Baby steps eventually turn into strides. So happy to read about your progress!!! :bird:🪻:butterfly:

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#5

Hello Jules. I did the same thing but it took 2 years before I started hanging out with family again and started going to sporting events and golfing because that’s all we did but once I started to get out more often and having a little bit more fun like I used to. Now it doesn’t bother at all. I’m back to normal just without alcohol. Enjoy your sobriety and keep doing what you’re doing. It takes everything off your mind. Enjoy your Sunday and stay safe and happy.

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#6

Baby steps :pray::raised_hands: great job

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#7

Very encouraging. Thank you for sharing that.