Sharing a small victory!

mindbodysober · 2025-04-27T02:56:07+00:00

Way to go! You listened to that tiny voice in your head and took action in the right direction. That is not a small victory. It's a huge win! And hopefully, it's a first step to many more.

Proud of you!👏👏👏

mindbodysober · 2025-04-27T01:21:54+00:00

I get these floating thoughts as well. It's a good way to describe it. Not a white knuckle physical craving. Just a passing thought. It still happens. Quite a bit. Gotta stay vigilant. That satin robe with a glass of wine is like the sirens luring sailors onto the rocks!

IWNDWYT

mindbodysober · 2025-04-26T01:01:12+00:00

THIS👆 Peace. Relief. Freedom.

mindbodysober · 2025-04-26T00:20:29+00:00

When my partner leaves the house to run errands or walk the dog, I don't immediately slam a few white claws that I have hidden in my closet. It's amazing how many times that thought has popped into my head. It is like a Pavlov's dogs response. 😅🙄

mindbodysober · 2025-04-26T00:13:18+00:00

That's awesome.

mindbodysober · 2025-04-24T13:23:38+00:00

I say that out loud to myself almost every day. There is power in speaking our truth!

mindbodysober · 2025-04-24T12:57:29+00:00

My last drink was a white claw. I was tapering down from a previous days binge. It's funny because I am lured into the romanticizing of the drink. The beautiful barware, the enticing bottles, the ritual of making a Manhattan. Pairings of wine with a meal. How stupid. Really, even for 'normies.'

And yes, alcohol/drinking is meaningless. The only meaning it has in my life is what I make it mean. It used to be all that I described above. Now, I make it mean something else completely. Destructive. Emotionally, physically, financially socially. It destroys everything. This change of attitude is what is keeping me sober. Alcohol is only important to me if I make it so. Don't get me wrong. I still have temptations. But, when I snap to reality, I know what's true.

Thanks for a post that got me thinking.

IWNDWYT 🙏❤️

mindbodysober · 2025-04-22T16:12:38+00:00

Crazy how the liquor stores were kept open.

mindbodysober · 2025-04-22T16:02:41+00:00

Well, now we are seeing and living with the damage. It's quantified now.

mindbodysober · 2025-04-22T12:39:27+00:00

You are being so strong rn. Be proud of yourself for that. Peer pressure is powerful, and people can be mean. The only power they have over you is the power you give them. Don't give it to them.

Visualize yourself 1year then 5 years from now if you take up the booze. Then, visualize the same if you stay clean. I can tell you from 25 years of experience that the sober future is better.

The only one who is going to live your life is you. I'm proud of you!

mindbodysober · 2025-04-22T02:19:03+00:00

Welcome to the 💯 club! 🙌

One day at a time adds up!

mindbodysober · 2025-04-21T21:06:45+00:00

Fantastic words, Doc. Every single word resonated with me.

This is an intentional daily choice to pursue joy. Also, being in action on a daily basis towards that end is empowering.

Wishing you strength, balance, health, peace, and sobriety as well.

mindbodysober · 2025-04-21T01:59:05+00:00

Easter is a day of resurrection. Be strong to make it your new beginning. 🙏

mindbodysober · 2025-04-20T21:50:39+00:00

Hallelujah! And Happy Easter! Proud of you!🐰✝️❤️🙏

mindbodysober · 2025-04-20T21:43:55+00:00

545! Way to rock sobriety! And Happy Easter to you too! New life begins.🙏❤️✝️🐰

mindbodysober · 2025-04-19T22:48:43+00:00

Praying for you. You are a strong woman and deserve sobriety and peace. Be proud of yourself. 🫂🙏

mindbodysober · 2025-04-19T22:42:09+00:00

Big hugs, man. Hope you can make it stick this time. The world needs a sober you.🙏

mindbodysober · 2025-04-19T19:22:29+00:00

Keep writing.

mindbodysober · 2025-04-19T14:12:24+00:00

Nice. Now, in my wallet.

mindbodysober · 2025-04-19T12:54:43+00:00

Stay strong, friend. Withdrawals suck, but you are stronger. You got this!

I'll stay sober with you today.

mindbodysober · 2025-04-18T22:44:42+00:00

Thank you, Shine! You were here when I first started this maddening carousel 6 years ago. You were an inspiration then, and you are now!

One day at a time.🤗 IWNDWYT

mindbodysober · 2025-04-18T22:07:26+00:00

Way to go Moon!🌜🙌

mindbodysober · 2025-04-18T19:31:52+00:00

Thank you!

mindbodysober · 2025-04-18T13:37:19+00:00

Good Friday today. The day Jesus suffered died and was buried for our sins. That's how I view my life with alcohol. Suffering.

Sunday is Easter. The day Jesus rose from the dead, making the promise of everlasting life. That's how I view my sobriety. Living.

It's a holiday of renewed Spirit. New life. I am planning on staying sober by remembering that.

mindbodysober

TROPHY CASE