While I was neck deep in my active alcoholism, I would treat myself to a 12 pack or a bottle of gin when I would had a good day at work, or aced an exam in college. 14+ sober months later, I bought myself an Apple Watch because I’m another day sober. Even though it’s been over 434 days I still treat myself in sober ways regularly because I need a reminder that I come first, not alcohol. Celebrate the small victories. If you’re a day sober, go spend your bar money on dessert. Save the money you would spend on your addiction and save up for something you want, just because you can. I wouldn’t even flinch at spending $80 on a bar tab but used to cringe at spending $40 on an enjoyable meal for myself. For the last 14 months I have taken myself out for dinner and dessert. Occasionally I will splurge on something I’ve wanted. I do have a lot of extra cash now that I don’t drink my bank account. It’s amazing how expensive an addiction really is.
When was the last time you treated yourself to something other than your addiction/ what are your monthly or weekly soberversary rituals?
kinda excited about it. I’ve always loved dancing, but I want to perfect a type of dancing called bachata. I signed up today