1 Week Sober and I truly feel great! I feel like my life is finally getting on track, I’m a much happier and optimistic person. I try to shake off the things that annoy or bother me and laugh it off. I’ve opened up to my husband (finally after 6 years). I actually feel beautiful inside and out. I make time for ME now instead of spending ‘my time’ drinking. While I still do thinking about wanting another drink, I know I’m in this for the Long haul and absolutely nothing good benefits from me drinking. 1 week down, a lifetime to go! 
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Well done! And good positive action and thoughts as well.
You have got it right, just take everything as it comes. 
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What a lovely feeling to get through a week and all ready feel big changes. Have u tried aa .? Thats where my magic of recovery really happened x
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Way to go!!!
Stay strong. Stay focused.
You’re killing it so far 
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Thank you @anon12657779, @Natnat and @Twowaymirror! It has been an eye opener for me. Seeing the stuff I’ve missed out on and even life in general has definitely helped with not wanting to drink. One day at a time!
@Natnat, I did go to AA once. While it was very welcoming there, I was extremely uncomfortable because I knew a lot of people. I do hope to find one outside my city though!
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Isn’t it amazing how much more there is to life. A story I like to tell and is completely the truth. Is during my first few months of sobriety the world was actually too bright for me… I wore sunglasses anytime I was outside. It took a fair amount of time to adjust. (just like sobriety) and now I refuse to wear sunglasses . I want to see everything this life has to offer no matter how bright.
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It truly is amazing 
your story is actually quite incredible and a great comparison of the world and sobriety
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Feeling pretty good about myself. Just found an unopened can of beer in an old ‘secret stash’ and dumped it down the drain! Bye bye! 
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It doesn’t take long at all to really feel it does it?!?!
Congrats on your first week! That is the hardest week you will face, each one from here on out gets a little easier, and that feeling gets greater!
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Thank you @Dejavu! I am truly quite proud. Although, I did hesitate for a moment on whether to hide it again but knew I’d be too tempted! It really is crazy how truly happy and good I feel and PROUD of myself in such a short period of time. It makes me excited to see what else comes about!
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I can honestly say I feel the exact same way! I’m 11 days sober, and I already feel like a changed person. I’m so excited to be the person I always wanted but the drink took me away. I’m so happy and proud of you. The gift of sobriety is a beautiful thing, and I’m so happy you’re enjoying it!! 
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Congratulations on 11 days. To many more. Stay strong!
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Awesome to hear well done 
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Congratulations on 11 days!
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