When I first started on this sober journey, I honestly didn’t know how far I would take it. I was scared that I would give up too soon, but I’m so excited that I’ve reached 100 days free of alcohol and THC. This milestone is preceded by years of trying to control my intake and failing. As well as a full year of trying to get sober and relapsing. And many many many embarrassing events, dangerous decisions and sleepless, sweaty, anxiety filled nights.
In my early 20s my friends nicknamed me Princess Vomit (p vom for short) because I would regularly drink to the point of vomiting and blacking out. I’m so happy to be away from all of that now. I’m so happy to be away from the anxiety and embarrassment.
Alcoholism runs in my family, my mom got sober when I was a toddler and now has over 25 years. I’ve always been the overachiever of the family, the one that everyone expects more out of. So I haven’t really talked to them about my struggles with this because I feel like they would downplay it, they would say that I’m not really that bad. And yeah I might not be like my alcoholic uncles who have drunk themselves to death but I’m afraid of what could happen if I continued. I definitely don’t believe that you have to hit rock bottom in order to make a change and I don’t want to wait for that. Even my close friends who have seen me at my worst, don’t fully understand my choice to become sober.
So you guys are the only ones I’ve told about this milestone and the only ones who really get it. My goal has been to create more of a sober network for myself and I was doing pretty good with that, I started talking to a group of ladies in my area that I was excited to start getting to know but then this quarantine happened and obviously everything’s been put on hold. So for now I’m just going to continue focusing on myself so I can be even stronger when this is all over. Thank you all for your guidance and support.
Congratulations. Sounds like we are on the same road. I got my 100 days today too. Feeling good. Too bad the world is shit right now. But it isn’t making me want a drink. Makes me want to have a clear head and not be hungover. Great job on your sobriety.
Congratulations sober twins @DanielleRose and @Dazercat!! Well done on triple digits! Thank you for giving me a reason to celebrate with some cake or pie in your honor tonight.
That’s awesome!!! 100 days was my initial goal when i stopped drinking. I’m now 3 plus years. If you can and you’re comfortable worth it celebrate and do something for yourself. Habe a big expensive meal from somewhere, ice cream, or just take a nap because you deserve it. You’ve undoubtedly worked hard to reach this milestone. Enjoy it.
Thanks guys @Lisa07@Graham_Hoffman
I’d love to celebrate in a really nice restaurant but I guess I’ll just be making dinner at home and having my sparkling water. Appreciate all the support.
Thank you for sharing your story, and congrats! I totally relate to not having hit a typical “rock bottom” but not being able to control my input and that resulting in countless embarrassing (and harmful) situations. Keep up the good work!
Congratulations!!! 100 days is an amazing achievement!
Everyone has a different “rock bottom,” but what’s most important is we are here together because we now all have the desire to stop drinking and want to maintain that sobriety I felt weird at first revealing to people I know that I was in recovery for alcoholism, because most didn’t even realize the extent of my drinking habits. I was good, I suppose at hiding what a problem I had. But it’s so refreshing now to be open, honest, and free of the grips that addiction had on me. Wishing you all the best and lots of strength as you continue your journey!
Thank you! It’s so worth it. It’s not a magic pill by any means but I feel so much freer and lighter. I feel like I have the capacity to handle the problems that I was just burying before.
Congrats on your 100 days🎉 I completely relate when it comes to taking this journey on your own in your physical life. TS has been a great help for me with a lot of support! Keep up the great work!
100 days is an amazing achievement!
