The past couple years of my life has been centered around working a lot and just trying to get by. I didn’t realize that going out a couple times a week, having a few more beers than everyone else, staying out a little after everyone went home was not normal. I figured I was a social drinker that had everything under control (mostly the case).
Once I moved down to Florida a couple months ago, I had a lot more time on my hands and no one to spend it with. Started out having a couple beers each day. As the quantity was growing I wasn’t paying attention. All the sudden I was quite drunk every night for over 3 weeks in a row and running out of money. Nobody knew except for me and the bartenders or maybe the clerk at the gas station. I kept myself and all evidence hidden from family.
Now that I’ve been sober for just 3 days, I have no one to celebrate with because I don’t want anyone to know that there was a problem. Also, I can’t believe how difficult it has been to not walk to the bar down the street where I have enjoyed the last couple months. Anyways, I’m ready to enjoy sobriety again, even if it’s difficult.
You can celebrate with us! Congrats on your 3 days of sobriety and a bigger congrats to you for not only acknowledging that you have a problem, but doing something about it. You are becoming a better version of yourself and that my friend is awesome! This journey isn’t easy and damn near impossible if you’re alone. I want you to know that you’re not alone and we are here to support you and celebrate your achievements:)
You arent celebrating alone. I think we all have private or quiet victory moments. Congrats on your 3 days😀
You definitely aren’t alone! Well done on your success. Worthwhile things are often difficult. Keep at it!
Staring at the timer. I’m trying not to walk down the street to watch football at World of Beer. 4 days has never been a long time before.
Man I feel that. Think about the amount of fun you’ll have but the amount of failure you’ll deal with during the hangover. I’m only at 26 hour’s but I welcome the clarity my mind is gaining with every hour sober. Hang in there my brotha!