Sobriety

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silvergurl518
silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
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i've been thinking a lot about my life pre-sobriety vs. post sobriety. for anyone currently struggling with alcohol abuse or alcoholism, life *can* be truly amazing without booze. and this is not in a preachy "YOU MUST GO TO AA NOW" kind of way. i think if you can find something that works for you (AA, therapy, SMART recovery, yoga, nature walks, running, cooking, spirituality/religion, anything!) that helps keep you from going down the road of addiction, then by all means, embrace what works!

this is just my story...i wrote it at 5 years, 2 months. now, i'm at 6 years and 7 months.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/silvergurl518?month=201209

please feel free to add or message me if you need motivation/support. i wish the best to all of you <3.

-laura
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  • SapiensPisces
    SapiensPisces Posts: 992 Member
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    You are a beautiful person.
  • DeltaZero
    DeltaZero Posts: 1,197 Member
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    I never had a problem with it. But it was a decision that I think will make the quality of my life better the longer I do not drink.

    Much respect to you L.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,220 Member
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    I think it is great that you saw a problem and have decided to improve your life! :heart:
  • Escloflowne
    Escloflowne Posts: 2,038 Member
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    She's awesome!
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
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    :heart:
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
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    You know I think the world of you, Silver! You truly inspire :)
  • dumb_blondes_rock
    dumb_blondes_rock Posts: 1,568 Member
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    My brother is in AA and I went to a meeting with him when I last visited him, and I think the idea of it is more scary than the actual program. I thought it was great, and there is a wonderful support system. You don't get judged if you fall off the wagon, they help pick you back up and everyone is so open. He lives in west hollywood, and he says you hear some CRAZY stories that make your alcoholic rampages seem minimal haha. And the cool thing about it is you can make new friends, who share common goals.

    Its just like fitness, you seem to be on track better if the people you surround yourself with are supportive and share the same thoughts on what you do. And people from some AAs get together and do fun things that dont involve alcohol, so you dont have to feel like you cant live a fun life anymore, because most events in life do involve alcohol of some sort.
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
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    *MUAH!*

    sober can be AWESOME!!
  • GummyHuman
    GummyHuman Posts: 193 Member
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    MUCH respect to you. :flowerforyou: :heart:
  • freddi11e
    freddi11e Posts: 317 Member
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    Friend req sent :)
  • silver_arrow3
    silver_arrow3 Posts: 1,373 Member
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    :heart: :flowerforyou:
  • elenathegreat
    elenathegreat Posts: 3,988 Member
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    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :heart: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • hilts1969
    hilts1969 Posts: 465 Member
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    I like a good session on the drink fortunately it has never got to the stage where i feel i needed help, i binge drink at the weekend but don't touch the stuff during the week, addiction is a terrible thing, my intake counts as alcohol dependancy but i think this is overstating the fact somewhat
  • downsizinghoss
    downsizinghoss Posts: 1,035 Member
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    You are amazing Laura! So strong.
  • HawkeyeTy
    HawkeyeTy Posts: 681 Member
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    Good stuff.

    130+ days sober...I quit counting.
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
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    :flowerforyou:
  • RockWarrior84
    RockWarrior84 Posts: 840 Member
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    that is amazing , congrats on the sobriety

    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • parys1
    parys1 Posts: 2,072 Member
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    :flowerforyou: :heart: :flowerforyou:
  • firelight4321
    firelight4321 Posts: 60 Member
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    Personally, I've never been a drinker. Don't understand why anyone would find it fun.
  • Roaringgael
    Roaringgael Posts: 339 Member
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    i've been thinking a lot about my life pre-sobriety vs. post sobriety. for anyone currently struggling with alcohol abuse or alcoholism, life *can* be truly amazing without booze. and this is not in a preachy "YOU MUST GO TO AA NOW" kind of way. i think if you can find something that works for you (AA, therapy, SMART recovery, yoga, nature walks, running, cooking, spirituality/religion, anything!) that helps keep you from going down the road of addiction, then by all means, embrace what works!

    this is just my story...i wrote it at 5 years, 2 months. now, i'm at 6 years and 7 months.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/silvergurl518?month=201209

    please feel free to add or message me if you need motivation/support. i wish the best to all of you <3.

    -laura


    I've been sober and cleaner for over 24 years. Food is often the next stop gap for a lot of people. I've finally let go of the need to over eat all these years later.

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