Yesterday I left my home because I’d told my partner that I will now leave any environment that makes me uncomfortable aka him drinking. I will no longer compromise my nervous system.
I went to stay with my brother where he was also drinking. Which is fine because he’s not an argumentative or mean drinker.
But I found myself staring at his bottle of tequila sitting on the counter, pondering how it makes me feel. Would I want some? Do I want some? What have I loved so much about it all of these years?
I couldn’t come up with anything that made it seem enticing or romantic to me anymore.
I’ve reached a stage in my sobriety where this is only the beginning of the rest of my life. Where I can’t go back, I have zero desire to go back to a life of default and poison.
I also want to thank this community for being my support system. That without this app I would’ve felt completely alone, as I’m surrounded by drinkers.
Being here has helped me get this far without slipping back to the old version of me.
Reading your stories, your struggles and triumphs has helped me feel seen and understood.
I’m sorry for the circumstances you left your partner Sienna.
It’s ok to be selfish to protect our sobriety. Especially so early on.
I’m happy you found us.
I like to think, I only got one recovery in me. And that’s today. There’s no going back. Only forward.
Good for you friend.
Glad you’re on our side.
I’m sorry about the circumstances you are in, but I’m also glad that you are being true to yourself. The world is right ahead of you and real growth starts now…
Sometimes it takes tearing everything down to rebuild what you really want. Or cracking some eggs to make an omelette as my wise old nan used to say.
Everything Eric said! Once you say “no” under difficult circumstances you get to say it again and it really does become easier! I am so happy you are here. I"m sorry about the drinking partner.
Wow… coming up to 3 months as a whole new you. So happy for you and grateful that you are setting boundaries for yourself so that you are not in any situations or environments that are toxic to your sobriety or self in general.
So happy to read this and look for to celebrating your 3 months and many more milestones with you
Well done @SoberSassy for taking the steps that are right for you and your sobriety . Sometimes we have to allow others time to think and be accountable for their actions and go to any lengths for our own sobriety .I hope your ok today​:kissing_heart: we’re all here for you and I’m so glad your on this forum .I for one consider you a strong compassionate and sober friend in my recovery keep doing what your doing for you your amazing and your life is worth it
