Today is the longest that I haven’t had a drink, since I started drinking at 19. I am so incredibly proud and even with life still coming at me hard and fast, I am able to manage.
I’ll be 42 in two weeks and I know this upcoming year will have challenges… but I also know alcohol isn’t an option on the table for me. It’s bittersweet almost, and sometimes I grieve that I can’t “enjoy” with my friends and family. I try not to be the preachy one about what alcohol does to every system in your body but each of our choices are our own. On Saturday night we were at a friends birthday and everyone was drinking and I realized how easy it can be to say no. No is a full sentence. And when I spoke about it with a friend she encouraged me and didn’t judge or ask anymore. Made me realize that she’s a great friend, and also made me realize that the shame I have around drinking is my own. I’m working on it. Just wanted to send love to you wherever you are in your journey. You’ve come to the right place. One day at a time.
This app is so encouraging to see those days stack up. I’m keeping promises and trusting myself and that’s such a beautiful thing. I’m finally loving me, which in turn allows me to spread that into the world. Have an amazing day.
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What a beautiful post, thank you for sharing!! And big congratulations on your 123!! Amazing how the days add up!!! 
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Congratulations on your 123 days. That’s amazing work. Also happy for you having supportive friends like that 
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Hi how are you doing today @Natmu
Congratulations on your
123 ODAATs.
Great job.
YA IT IS!!
Oops, just realized this is 3 days old.
Congrats on the 126 