Check in time…
I’m 4 days sober. Today was a little rough. I was a bit more on the irritable side, a bit more in grief with the absence of alcohol. Oh, how I wanted a drink but I managed to shake the feeling and re-center my focus; reminding myself that I’m feeling so much better without the presence of alcohol. The mind is a very powerful tool indeed!
My little family and I went on a mini road trip to the Chattanooga Aquarium today, my daughter loved it! I’m happy seeing her happy! She brings so much joy into my life!
I’d say that overall, despite the feelings about my fighting the desire to drink, I had a good day…and I’m truly grateful for that.
Being a parent comes with a whole host of emotions… it’s wonderful, and seeing our children happy means to the world to me. It doesn’t come without its challenges though. Being a sober parent helps me face those challenges with my eyes wide open, ready to act whenever the kids need me. That can be something they need me to do physically for them, or indeed emotionally. I’ve tried to be all those things to them for years, but I made it a very uphill struggle by using alcohol at night to relieve stress. It’s con I wasted too many years on.
Seeing you out with your little family is heart warming, and I’m delighted that you’re embracing sobriety while your family is still young. You’ve so many lovely sober years of joy ahead with your family, cherish every minute of it
