Good sleep, energy, weight control, memory
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Sleeping better (sleeping solid till the alarm) and weight loss.
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So many things!! Omg hmm 
I guess the one thing I really love is the regaining of self worth. It’s so hard to achieve but so very important. 
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Mornings.
I still wake up ready to feel tired and lacking motivation and takes a couple of seconds realizing that I feel like a million bucks, with the energy to tackle the day 
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Spending money on things that actually bring me joy, nourish my mind, body and soul or help others. I can’t believe how much money I used to waste on alcohol! Sober life = my best life! For sure!! 
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This morning when I was up before 6 feeling good and making coffee, as usual, I started feeding the 4 cats and 2 dogs. Doing it every morning now without a headache is such a pleasure instead of a chore. Petting them and talking to them and just watching and hanging out the 7 of us before the day gets going. All those years of feeling like shit in the morning are gone. What a blessing and a great way to start the day.
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More $ in the bank. My average week before was about $75 a week spent on cheap whiskey. So I have been putting away $400 a month into savings. Much less compulsive drunk spending on Amazon lol. No fast food. Morning bike rides. Mostly important, 100% sober time with my son.
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Waking up fresh.
Better all round mood
Increased productivity
More energy
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. Drifting off to sleep in a lovely natural relaxed way.
. Enjoying early mornings
. Easing of anxiety which is a massive achievement for me
. Remembering conversations I’ve had with my daughter properly so I don’t constantly hear her saying …”mum I told you that last night”
. Feeling a little bit proud and having self respect
The list could go on and on
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Yes! All of those 
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I have to agree with many of the people here and say pretty much everything! If I had to pick a couple of front runners though:
Being present, patient, and energetic with my family.
Having all 7 days in my week, versus having hangover days sorta planned in to do nothing. My weekends seem to mean more to me and reset me better when I get all 7 days.
Overall energy and health inprovements. I seem to be more conscious of what I fuel my body with and a need to exercise, so far my eating habits have greatly improved and I have lost around 15 pounds.
My ability to be clear-headed and handle life. My life is rather hectic at the moment, and being able to focus and deal with stuff rationally and thoroughly is wonderful!
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- Feeling my emotions
- Being able to think clearly
- Not feeling dependent on a substance
- Seeing the progress I have made even if it is one day
- Strengthening my connection with God
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This is a pretty significant one. I just recently lost a very dear friend to Covid-19. It was two weeks ago today. As he was passing, the first thing that popped into my mind was to drink myself into oblivion.
I don’t have the words to express how much I loved him and what he meant to me. It was complete unconditional love and respect. Our lives were so parallel. He truly was an angel on earth. Not a single person whose path he crossed was not devastated by the news. My days are completely consumed by thoughts of him, and I talk to him often. I choose to live like he’s still with us. It’s too hard to picture life any other way.
I managed to stay sober, work on this with our inner circle of friends, and obviously in depth with my therapist. If I were not sober, this literally would have destroyed me. I wouldn’t be in therapy or on medication. All these are tools that I need to stay sober. I’ll never be able to comprehend never hugging him, or seeing him again. Never being able to tell him how much I love him and vice versa. However, because I’m sober, I can start to heal in a healthy way and not drink myself to death. I almost lost my life 3 months ago, something changed that day. It’s not easy being sober everyday and I have a healthy insecurity about. Being cocky in your sobriety is a dangerous thing. I’ve gone down after many years and I’ve seen the same. Stay humble and cherish every single day of sobriety 
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Hahahahaaa!!! Yes!! Dazercat, “we sat down before them… they have their drinks… where are mine?!” Totally me!
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Looking at my bank statements and being able to account for each withdrawal
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For years I dealt with an upset stomach all the time and acid reflux. I seriously thought I had some type of digestive issue. Couldn’t have been the 12-18 beers I was putting down nightly…
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For me it’s feeling so guilty the next day and knowing I show it. I would avoid eye contact or people I know in the store.
I think it was just another factor in making myself feel insignificant or insecure about myself.
That’s what I think of besides some of the other reasons above.
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Thank you so much, that really means a lot to me. Thoughts of him still consume me on a regular basis. However, I talk to him all the time and hope he can hear me.
The situation with the crazy lady I share my office with would have also sent me over the edge if I were not sober. Because I am sober, and in a healthy emotional state, I was able to remain calm and reasonable. Because of that, the tables have turned in my favor, and I’m taking over the entire space in around six weeks. If I weren’t sober, I would have lost it, acted irrationally and walked out the day she berated me via email and phone after four days of in person berating. I kept my eye on the prize, and so glad I did.
There are no words to express how grateful I am to be sober. There are so many things we may not even realize are a result of our sobriety. I take time everyday to be aware and grateful.
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I have learned something new today.
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Look at us doing it girl!! So glad you’re part of my journey 
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