Hey guys, it’s been quite a while since I’ve posted. I’m proud to say I’ve reached my first year of sobriety without drinking alcohol! August (30th) It feels great! So proud of myself and my hubby. We grew a lot in one year! I didn’t really do much for celebrating, just went on with my day like any other day and it was fine. I’ve been working out and finding healthy ways to keep busy, also work has started so that’s keeping me busy these days once again. I hope you have a great day and keep going!
Wow congratulations! My goal is to be where you are in a year from now. What are the biggest benefits of this life? And what helped you most in the initial stages of getting clean?
The benefits are endless, the biggest ones for me are no guilt and shame in my game now. Lol just wanted to rhyme, but yes those were the ones that hung over my shoulder a lot. Not being a good mom, wife and daughter. I wanted to become a better person in overall, I know that I’m not perfect and I have my flaw but drinking isn’t one of them anymore.
Also here’s what I came up with that helped me stay sober. For me, I had to keep busy a lot.
-Week days I was working, then cleaning my home after work.
-Volleyball/workouts in the evenings.
-Naps after work lol.
-Weekends, I liked to sleep in. Cleaned my home, went for walks, visited.
-When I craved for a drink, I would think of the hangovers I had, which were bad. I had a lot of anxiety, depression, shakes, nauseous, vomiting, shame and guilt. I would cry a lot.
-I would think of the times when I drank where I would get too drunk and old painful memories would come in. Then I would be getting mad at my significant other that lead to arguments, fights, and break-ups.
-I’ve seen a mental health therapist as well which helps.
-My faith in prayers, smudging with sage that helps with our spirits well-being. Sweat-lodges, ceremonies, my own way of helping myself as well.
I hope this helps a bit. Keep busy and keep going, one day at a time.
Thank you for your reply, I can relate to it a lot, meaning I do all of that so I am glad to know I am on the right path. People like you are a great inspiration for me😁
This is exactly where I want to be. In fact I was thinking about it today. My battle is porn, but the battle even though different takes considerable effort and relance upon God. Thank you for inspiring us all here.
So proud of myself and my hubby. We grew a lot in one year! I didn’t really do much for celebrating, just went on with my day like any other day and it was fine. I’ve been working out and finding healthy ways to keep busy, also work has started so that’s keeping me busy these days once again. I hope you have a great day and keep going!
