Sober update

I am 105 days sober. I didn’t know how far I would make it but here I am. I’m surprised by how easier it became over time.

Every now and then, when I’ve had a long day, I wish I could have a drink. But I don’t. I know I am not a “normal” person who can have just one drink and call it a night. This is why I have to push myself to keep going. The thoughts go away fairly quickly.

What has been occurring a lot as of late are flashbacks. For example, today, a song came up on my Spotify that I haven’t listened to in a while. It reminded me of where I was when I first listened to it. It was morning and I was getting ready for work. I remember being so hungover. Then, I suddenly felt sick. Sick like I was hungover sick. It reminded me how I never want to go back to that place. A place with so much emotional and physical pain.

I sometimes just can’t believe how not only my past comes to haunt me, but it physically haunts me.

I’m just so grateful that I got a second chance. :pray:t4:

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Getting these reminders can be timely reminders of how far you’ve came and how much you don’t want to go back there again!

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I love how these sometimes sudden reminders help us to make healthier choices. I do not miss being hung over every morning. Thank you for the post.

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Yes! Man how true…I can totally relate. Once we truly grasp that concept that we cannot just have one, and accept it; our mindset and approach to life becomes so much easier. It’s a relief to our hearts which allows us to focus and dedicate the necessary strength, wisdom and patience to be successful in this journey of sobriety…ODAAT.

Congrats on 105 days​:medal_military:. That’s terrific :+1: We look forward to more updates!

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Loved how you mentioned somgs and reminders. Even a song i like can have such remorse because of dumb things i did while listening to that song. Very well said

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Thank you. I couldn’t think of a better word which is why I put the quotations. Because, after all, what really is “normal” anyways? :joy:

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What you say resonates so much. I come here often and don’t always post or reply, only because I need the sweet reminder that it’s okay to not be ‘normal’. It’s okay to know we can’t have only one drink. It’s wonderful to simply not feel alone.
I needed this tonight, thank you. :pray::orange_heart::blossom:

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