How lucky am I to have found 6 months of sobriety? That’s the thing, luck had nothing to do with it. I had to actively choose sobriety every one of those 180 days. I am nowhere near “better” and I know that I will need to work hard every damn day for the rest of my life. Quitting drinking is only half the battle, the other half has been just as hard: soul searching, repairing relationships, learning how to cope without alcohol, and learning to love myself again.
A sober life is a better life. Today, and every day, I vow to say no to the first drink.
Thank you to the TS community for the continued support and friendship