In 700 days I’ve bought and furnished my own home from having nothing, my relationships with my loved ones are the best they’ve ever been, I have gained 2 promotions in work, my health is great, I am a much nicer person, I rarely get angry, I rarely get anxious, I don’t carry fear, I have a new found confidence, I am happy.
I have dealt with a lot of crap too, it was amazing how I was able to cope with it all, and have learned and gotten stronger.
I couldn’t have imagined how it all would have changed, but I am so so grateful I decided to change. I want to keep learning and I am not bragging about any of the above. It just shows what is possible as I was a complete mess.
This is uncharted territory for me. I dont think ive gone this long without drinking since I was 21. I havent quite escaped the benzo withdrawals yet, but i do look forward to living life with a clear mind/conscience.
You aren’t bragging, you should be bursting with pride for yourself and what you have achieved in those 700 days!
Just wish i could explain how amazing sobriety feels! How calm, content, healthy and anxiety free i have become, i never realised how much life i was missing when i was drinking!
Life isnt perfect, aside from working full time I care for my mum who has Alzheimer’s, but i am so happy I am able to spend this time with her, hangover free and making the most out of our days together .
Physically things are way easier, and i cringe when i think what i put my body through, and how ill i felt all the time. My mental health has improved dramatically, by learning to deal with anxiety in healthy ways such as self care, exercise and yoga. This continues to be a lifelong work in progress. My biggest achievement over nearly 2 years is happiness i never knew could exist. For the first time since I was 3 years old i feel happy.
Thank you for being my sober twin on this amazing journey