So since I’ve been in recovery I’ve been trying to take more care in my appearance. Normally I don’t wear makeup or do anything with my hair. Always wore lounging clothes. Especially since I am a stay at home mom of 9 years. But that I am trying to change. I am trying to care more about myself and try to feel good about myself. I am always taking care of everyone else but myself. Need my self-esteem to be higher. So today I am wearing a little make up and did my hair a bit. 
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Aw yeah stellas got her groove back!! 
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@Vfgtmt08 because you are a beautiful, delicate flower 
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Good for you @Vfgtmt08!
And don’t you feel a little more sparkly for having done so?
It’s the littlest things that can make us feel better within ourselves and it is so important for our well-being!!
Now, don’t forget to paint the toenails, that is an absolute must!
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It really helps, self care is dentrimental to sobriety! Some days I just have to fake it till I make it😉
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I love this. Usually I subscribe to the thought that women should not be valued by how pretty they are…but there is something uplifting when we pamper ourselves.
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Daily self care is important in recovery. There was another topic about it recently:
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We do it for ourselves. We totally get it…makes a huge difference to look and smell pretty. Boost that self-esteem and walk with your head up, smile, show that sober sparkle in your eyes.
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I’ve found I take care of myself more now that I’m sober. I don’t even think about it, I’m just more self aware. Another bonus to kicking the booze. 
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Doing my make up and such is also a bit of a way to show off and be proud of my sobriety. I always liked doing my makeup but my face is so different now and I love it so much more. Hydrated skin, a face that isn’t puffy, looking rested, normal coloring not GREY. For me, making myself up now is like saying, hello world, I’m healthy and take care of myself now, and sometimes it’s hard work and I’m damn proud of myself! 
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I take more care of EVERYTHING now that I’m sober 
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Part of it though is I battle with Fibromyalgia. I get tired to even put makeup on or do my hair in a style. But hopefully with the alcohol eliminated out of my life my Fibromyalgia won’t be as bad either. I know alcohol tends to intensify everything emotionally and physically.
Oh my heart goes out to you there! I have friends with fibro.
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Alcohol is literally poison so…
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I find myself taking care of myself more; nicer clothes, more frequent baths, and actually care the way I look. One flaw I found after drinking heavy for 25 years, my flawless pearly white teeth has been attacked since quitting. Has anyone else had that issue?
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I’m not sure what you mean by attacked after quitting? I know I am due desperately for a teeth cleaning and not looking forward to it…
Gum line receding and teeth decay. I even Google it, about teeth and alcoholism. It is such a thing. It happen fast.
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Oh I see what you mean! My teeth and me have a love/hate relationship
I’ve been putting more effort into doing things that make me feel good, too!
One of the coolest things that i’ve been doing is brushing my teeth with coconut charcoal! Look it up- that shit is AMAZING!
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Whaaaaat? That is new, I haven’t heard about that! My poor teeth! 