You sound like you are moving in the right direction. Yes, set your sights on your journey! That is exciting. I don't think it's "grass is greener" - I think it's facing the reality.
At the very least it makes you realize there is a future beyond all this and it could very likely even be better than what you had once you make it through all the sh!t.
Originally Posted by 97Hope
Maybe extending the "dry months" would give you confidence? You don't need booze to feel good. You don't need it to have fun. (Full disclosure - I fasted from alcohol for 3 years. It was a blessing to me.) It's nice to know I can take it or leave it. I needed to grow in my own self-confidence and that was something I could control. Not for everyone.
I am toying with the idea of extending it. I joke about not being sober on Valentine's but I as I say it I cringe at the thought - I'd be miserable. This month has been one of the best months I've had in terms of getting my sh!t together and I think a lot of that is not drinking. I've lost 15lbs so far and that drinking/bloated face is going away. I wake up early and without a headache. I remember what I did the night before instead of waking up after a bender and worrying about what I did or said. So yeah, keeping this going is a good thing.
Originally Posted by 97Hope
Stay strong and thanks for sharing your ups and downs. You never know who is going through it or will go through it later and these stories help! I read the boards for many months before I posted anything.
Thanks - I see it as helping myself but if it helps others that's awesome. I don't engage on other's posts much only because I don't feel like I'm one to offer advice - lol.
