If you’re celebrating today, have a Safe and Sober 4th of July.
It can be easy for me to think about all of the things I’m missing on holidays, especially when they are so centered around alcohol. I can find myself romanticizing about the buzz, the confidence, the ability to check out and ignore life’s stressors. But that feeling is only temporary and one I’d end up chasing for the next 10 years. It’s important to remember what I’m really missing. The hangovers, the shame, the regret, sickness, self-hate and the destructive decisions. All of the things I never want to experience again. By choosing to stay sober I get to be present and reliable. I will remember the moments. I get to live.
Today is independence day in America is known for drunkeness and stupidity. I plan to continue my sobriety by having my bonus kids over to watch fireworks from the balcony as we have a great view of downtown.
You perfectly put into words everything I was thinking. This is my first sober 4th of July in like 10 years. It was nice to wake up this morning not hungover and I look forward to just being present today and enjoying all the little joys that life has to offer
This time last year I was drunk and stupid arguing with my husband drunk driving feels good to be sober and never forgetting where I came from Happy Fourth to Everyone on here and keep coming back we all need the inspiration
Well i made it through the fourth of July with out a drop of alcohol in very proud of my self! We let the kids watch the fire works from our balcony where we saw the shows going off at once with out having to deal with the crowd.
this is my first sober 4th of july since i started drinking.