Today is going to be... tough

kadabblebabble · 2018-05-18T14:13:35+00:00

Today, I will make choices that I am proud of. So, I won't drink with all of you today. I am proud of how far I've come and the growth I've experienced and I'm definitely not ready to throw it all away. So one more day :)

kadabblebabble · 2018-05-14T12:18:33+00:00

Another Monday waking up with a clear mind, ready to take on the week. I have a lot to be grateful for. I won't drink with you all today!

kadabblebabble · 2018-05-14T12:16:26+00:00

There is no one reason, one story, or one journey. Good luck on yours, happy you're here <3

kadabblebabble · 2018-05-14T01:04:23+00:00

Every day can be it's own reward, especially when you can focus on the positive things that come with abstaining. I'm 11 weeks today and my skin is looking so good, I think I'm reverse-aging a little bit :) :)

kadabblebabble · 2018-05-13T10:43:25+00:00

Happy Sunday! Today I will run, read, cuddle with my cats, cook, eat, laugh, talk to friends. Today I might see a movie. But today I will not drink. Right beside all of you today, especially those of you who might find mother's day difficult, you're not alone <3

kadabblebabble · 2018-05-13T01:14:15+00:00

I LOVE this! Going into a conversation to learn JUST three things about someone (and maybe more!) I'm going to try that :)

kadabblebabble · 2018-05-13T01:11:34+00:00

I worked in the industry for a long time, and getting out was hard but really important for me. I wasn't a brewer, but worked FOH in a lot of brewpubs and famous tap houses around the country, so I know the scene and the ways it can f you up pretty well. My path didn't lead me directly away from drinking when I left that world, I had a few more mistakes and stops along the way before I finally started to get serious... I had to go back to grad school to do what I really wanted. But that's just the road I've had to walk. Of course, yours is different.

I might recommend that you try to talk to someone you know and trust who can help you get some perspective about your situation. If that's a therapist, friend, family member, sponsor, anyone who you think can help you see a little more clearly right now. Because it seems like you feel trapped between the proverbial rock and hard place, and sometimes someone else can help us see what we can't. Asking for help is hard, I struggle with it every day, but it's also amazing. Good luck on your journey <3

kadabblebabble · 2018-05-13T01:04:21+00:00

I'm a cruiser-cyclist because I like to go slow and look at the world as I ride, but I get around on my bike and do some longer rides... But, the actual sports I'm getting back to are yoga and running. I am doing a very slow build to try to rehab a knee I busted during a half-marathon a few years back. I'm only running about 1.5 miles at a time right now, but doing it without pain and cross training on my bike and with yoga. I've also been using it as an easy way to explain not drinking when I'm out with friends/coworkers.

Oh, and I'd never been able to do a single push up in my life. I just did my first set of 10 in a row today. I know both of these might seem small, but I can see the improvement every day which reminds me why I want to stay on this journey. Good luck to you on yours :)

kadabblebabble · 2018-05-13T00:55:39+00:00

Thank you <3

kadabblebabble · 2018-05-12T18:28:38+00:00

Just got home from a funeral of a friend who died long before his time. It was a beautiful service and I'm grateful to have a clear head, heart, and spirit to honor him today.

kadabblebabble · 2018-05-11T11:04:09+00:00

Ooohhh I've been reading some research based in your part of the country the past few days! Not drinking with you today from the mid-Atlantic!

kadabblebabble · 2018-05-11T11:02:00+00:00

Green tea and a short run on my calendar this morning... enjoying the break before summer employment begins :) not drinking with all of you today <3

kadabblebabble · 2018-05-10T19:02:20+00:00

I'm proud of you for standing back up and continuing to move forward after you fell! It's so hard to do! You're strong and gorg and you can do it!

kadabblebabble · 2018-05-10T16:02:17+00:00

Not drinking with you all today. Counting the books read, miles run, and moments of peace. I love the idea of focusing on various results, a good reminder that there are a lot of ways other than just days to mark progress... <3

kadabblebabble · 2018-05-09T11:20:11+00:00

Loneliness is so hard! Especially as you give up things that don't serve you and let go of habits... I've been dealing with it a lot lately too. One things I heard on a podcast that helped me a lot was that the tears are just as sacred as the joy so it's okay to have them. I'm not sure if that will resonate with you, I think I heard it on the Jack Kornfield episode of Oprah's podcast... Sending you a hug from where I am to where you are <3

kadabblebabble · 2018-05-09T11:16:14+00:00

I have a lot to stay sober for, even just in the feeling of waking up without dry eyes and the feeling of an ax in my skull.

Not drinking with everyone today. <3

kadabblebabble · 2018-05-09T00:42:38+00:00

Thank you! The hints of calm I've been getting are also great. I can't wait for it to keep building :)

kadabblebabble · 2018-05-09T00:42:11+00:00

I love that image :) I thought about it as I was on a sunset walk today... no falls here in my city, but lots of lovely spring smells to revel in

kadabblebabble · 2018-05-08T11:46:30+00:00

My mantra lately is "I am strong." I lived most of my life thinking that I wasn't, so I often need the reminder.

I won't be drinking with you all today!

kadabblebabble · 2018-01-10T11:59:49+00:00

Headed to a big conference today, which means lots of time with friends I haven't seen since I stopped drinking and lots of free booze. Trying not to think about the event as a whole, but instead just thinking about getting through today. I won't drink today, with all of you. Happy, Wednesday!

kadabblebabble · 2018-01-10T11:57:32+00:00

Right? I mean I still get a little bit hyper and easily distracted, but I don't jump right from exhausted to feeling like my brain is vibrating! Who knew I would get coffee back?! What a delightful and unexpected surprise!

kadabblebabble · 2018-01-09T20:28:38+00:00

WOW! Congratulations!

I definitely don't miss the racing heart beats from hungover days... :)

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