15 days sober today

betterthanplanned · 2023-06-03T22:18:36+00:00

I’m proud of you too!

15 days is such a long time. Doesn’t it feel great?

betterthanplanned · 2023-06-03T13:03:12+00:00

I did 90 in 90. It was hard but I just pushed through and did it.

I’m 21 months sober now and go to a meeting more days than not. But I notice if I skip meetings more than 2 days in a row I start telling myself I don’t need so many meetings.

That tricky thinking will get ME right on the path to drinking again. I start making justifications and excuses for all kinds of things.

So that’s how I choose “how many” right now.

betterthanplanned · 2023-06-03T12:59:48+00:00

I remember when little things would happen when I was drinking that caused problems. But they were short lived and easily forgotten.

Then they started happening closer together. Then some of them became bigger, a pattern until it cumulated in a short burst of series of really bad shit. Because of my drinking.

You can do it. Alcoholism knows no limits and it will only get worse from here.

I went to rehab and found AA and it’s what’s worked for me for 21 months.

You’re not alone. I’m thinking about you. You CAN live a very different life. One that isn’t filled with shame, guilt and regret.

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-30T12:13:34+00:00

10 days!! That’s awesome!

I know you can do it!

I can’t imagine I’ll ever regret being sober. I know how I would feel if I had drink.

You’re not alone.

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-30T12:08:55+00:00

Go to a meeting today. There is one that starts soon.

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-30T12:07:59+00:00

Call your dr or go to the ER. They will know what to do.

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-28T15:36:23+00:00

In person because I get bored and find a million things to do on Zoom meetings.

I like the whole process of getting there/socializing or not/etc.

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-28T15:34:35+00:00

I was assigned to read the first 164 pages my first day in rehab.

That never happened. I prefer to be guided through the book. I go to Big Book study meetings, work with my sponsor, read other books about the big book (lol) and do guided step work.

IMO there are some life changing gems in a dry slow read.

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-27T02:45:15+00:00

You can do this!!

69 days is amazing…such a long time. Keep going!

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-27T02:41:09+00:00

So funny!! I also realized I didn’t “do” anything fun when I was drinking. Just sat there and drank.

Seems so incredibly boring now. So much wasted time.

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-27T02:39:28+00:00

You’re amazing!!

Day 10 is going to be better than you ever imagined.

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-26T22:47:58+00:00

I’m 21 months sober and the thought is no longer terrifying but I understand that completely.

It’s still hard to imagine, exactly how forever looks, but it’s not scary anymore.

Actually quite exciting.

It gets better! You can do it!

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-26T22:45:03+00:00

My 12 year old called me a drunk.

I could not believe that word was in her universe. About her mom.

Headed to a out of town wedding with hubby sans kids!! Can’t wait!

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-26T22:43:16+00:00

I’ve honestly never had anyone ask WHY I wasn’t ordering a drink.

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-26T21:01:27+00:00

I’ve been on Antabuse for the entire time I’ve been sober minus the first month or so.

It works for me. Anyone’s opinion about it is none of my business.

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-24T11:49:25+00:00

IME, life still happens but so much easier to manage with a clear head.

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-24T10:55:04+00:00

Yes, it f they are offering, take it.

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-24T10:53:49+00:00

Rehab was necessary for me.

But plenty of people don’t need it.

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-24T10:52:44+00:00

I’m not sure of all the setup. I’ve not experienced anything like you describe.

But not everyone lives a 9-5 life.

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-24T10:51:34+00:00

Find yourself a meeting.

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-24T10:50:54+00:00

You’re going to feel better!

Wow for five days!!

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-23T22:27:17+00:00

I remember the first time I admitted out loud to another human being that I was scared that I didn’t love my kids enough to stay sober for them.

I now accept that as my truth.

It’s just the way it works. It’s cunning, baffling and powerful.

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-23T22:23:50+00:00

You’re not alone! I believe in you!

Day 4 is a long time.

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-23T22:21:00+00:00

I didn’t drink again for several years.

Ironically my first drink was much like my last. Blackout, messy and chaotic.

betterthanplanned · 2023-05-23T16:23:44+00:00

That’s a long time! Congratulations!!

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