The Sober Squad- Alcohol Free Living

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  • salleewins
    salleewins Posts: 2,308 Member
    whitpauly wrote: »
    January-0 drinking days <3
    February-2 drinking days >:)
    March-0 drinking days <3

    AWESOME PROGRESS!!! Love it!!!!
  • salleewins
    salleewins Posts: 2,308 Member
    walterm852 wrote: »
    Hey everyone ... joining the thread. I have been a steady MFP'r for years although I took a recent 2 month break. Fortunately I have never taken a break from deciding not to drink anymore since 7/30/94 - 24 years, grateful to all that have helped me on this journey

    Welcome!! Great to have you!! Inspiring to hear of your 24 years!! We welcome your input!!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,347 Member
    salleewins wrote: »
    RubyRed427 wrote: »
    Good morning friends!
    @Beka3695 Happy you worked through the struggle.

    This morning, we had an unexpected snow storm. Several inches on the ground. I was thinking back to early fall, newly sober, I decided to start a Sunday morning ritual with my daughter. Taking her to Starbucks on Sunday mornings to do the puzzles in the newspaper. Now, she will be graduating high school. I’m so happy I did that during her senior year. But I would have never done that or thought of it, if I hadn’t become sober. I have never missed a Sunday morning with her all these months because I didn’t have a hangover or stay out too late on Saturday night drinking. Yet another blessing of sobriety.

    I also met with my friend who is an addiction counselor. We talked about our struggles; he’s been sober 15 years but is addicted to sugar. I guess an addicted mind is susceptible to anything. I am going to go back to AA meetings once a week.

    I broke sobriety last December after 4 months. And have been having a hard time getting it back. I just had a huge warning sign last week, I opened the fridge and saw an open bottle of wine... and took a swig!! Right then I knew I am another swig away from sliding.

    Cheers to a peaceful Sunday! I’m off to Starbucks! <3

    Ruby I heard that the disease is progressive and that it gets harder and harder if we go back. Either that or the stress we are under makes it harder and harder. You sure are giving it your best with those hard times you are going through!! Thank you for being honest. Also thank you for sharing about the time with your daughter. Those memories are way better than the drinking times. I am so glad you have been able to do that with her. I try and get together regularly with my girl, who will be 30 in May. Unbelievable how time does evaporate.

    Really wise point that the disease is progressive. That makes sense to me. Appreciate your post! You’re right- spending time with a clear heart and mind totally tops a few hours of numbing drinking.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,347 Member
    IWillTakeBackMyLife wrote: »
    35 days sober. Here's to a sober April! Good luck everybody.

    Awesome! I can’t wait to reach day 35! :)
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,347 Member
    @whitpauly You have had such wonderful success these past few months!! <3
  • Ed_Zilla
    Ed_Zilla Posts: 207 Member
    razorcut wrote: »
    Happy Monday night to all. 180 days AF today for me...will have 6 months on Wednesday, if all goes as planned. I don’t post much, but appreciate everyone’s insight. I’m laying on the couch with my Diet Ale 8 watching my Cincinnati Reds. ⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️

    @razorcut We all have our downfalls - maybe one day you can be a Cardinal fan :p
  • razorcut
    razorcut Posts: 25 Member
    @Ed_Zilla: 😂 I have no hate for the Cardinals....they’re just not my Reds. Hopefully I’ll be able to catch some of them again tonight.

    @lagoscarrie: what book are you on now? Leisure reading is something I’m trying to get back into also.
  • SallyLuvsFitness
    SallyLuvsFitness Posts: 13,724 Member
    lorrainequiche59 wrote: »
    @salleewins I cannot imagine your grief <3 Yet the strength you show is inspiring. Thank you for sharing your raw emotions with us. It takes courage to bare your soul. I hope by sharing your story that you are able to heal a bit more and, please, never underestimate how your willingness to share your struggles may help someone else who is reading to progress in their healing journey. BIG hugs to you <3<3 and may you find a measure of peace.

    I too am a Bible reader and find comfort in knowing our Creator will undo all the evil in this world. In fact, it states, "in a little while..." no more pain, no more death!!!

    Christian here as well. 🙏👍❤️🥰
  • SallyLuvsFitness
    SallyLuvsFitness Posts: 13,724 Member
    IWillTakeBackMyLife wrote: »
    35 days sober. Here's to a sober April! Good luck everybody.

    Awesome!!!
  • Monkeyfreck
    Monkeyfreck Posts: 65 Member
    walterm852 wrote: »
    Hey everyone ... joining the thread. I have been a steady MFP'r for years although I took a recent 2 month break. Fortunately I have never taken a break from deciding not to drink anymore since 7/30/94 - 24 years, grateful to all that have helped me on this journey


    That is amazing!
    24 years, what’s the most important thing you think you’ve learned ?
  • lorrainequiche59
    lorrainequiche59 Posts: 900 Member
    WELCOME to all the new faces! So much inspiration on this thread :)

    @walterm852 I like @Monkeyfreck's question re: what you've learned through 24 years of sobriety.
  • salleewins
    salleewins Posts: 2,308 Member
    donimfp wrote: »
    Day 4 and feeling a bit resentful that I can’t use alcohol to make me temporarily forget that my life is nothing but work and sleep these days. Luckily last weekend’s insane insomnia has scared me enough to resist.

    @Ed_Zilla your post was interesting because I’ve come home from work SO sleepy these last 2 sober days. I was asleep by 9 last night after fighting sleep from about 6 on. Same thing tonight. That really surprised me because I would have expected the lack of booze to give me more, not less, energy.

    I’m ready for this to get easier.

    With all the work, you could still be tired. Without booze, your body is probably needing to catch up on sleep as the alcohol does not give restful sleep. Keep trying! If you drink, it will definitely stay work, sleep (not great sleep) and now alcohol.
  • salleewins
    salleewins Posts: 2,308 Member
    lorrainequiche59 wrote: »
    whitpauly wrote: »
    Hey all, Lorraine,you and RubyRed get fresh new starts with no drinking memories in your new homes! It's gonna be awesome <3 yup those thoughts have been hitting me,not the wanting to drink but the wanting to get drunk(is there a difference?) It's not the taste if booze I've thought of it's just that"escape" but then I think of the DAYS it takes to recover and it don't seem so exciting anymore,wishes for a Fab AF day for us all!

    I like that, "fresh new starts with no drinking memories" AND I agree with you on the "escape" being the temptation as opposed to the taste....AND about the consequences taking the excitement away.

    I used alcohol as an escape, too. I would buy cheap, high alcohol beer then mix it with pineapple juice or the like cuz I hate the taste of beer. I really hate the taste of liquor, too. Ugh. It has to be so covered up. I feel quesy thinking of it. My life centered around alcohol.

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