Yesterday was 10 weeks sober

Leona_Temple · October 17, 2018, 8:02am

Hi Friday October 19th is going to be 6 weeks sober for me. My longest since last year. I started drinking everyday since February. I couldn’t handle the fact that I was by myself. My fiance passed away in November last year. And it hurt so much. Than my best friend passed away September 28th. It is hard for me but I am doing this. The both losses are from alcohol use. I didn’t want to drink my life away too. It hurt me to see what my fiance and best friend went through.
Thanks to my family and friends they do support me and help me stay strong. But I break down and cry once in a while.

Bobbyg1018 · October 17, 2018, 8:04am

Man ! I’m sorry for your loss. I’m going through a lot as well but that tops it. I admire your courage and strength. Keep it up! Nothing gets better from drinking. Congrats on the 6 weeks!

Leona_Temple · October 17, 2018, 8:06am

Thank you. Me and my hubby were together for 17 years almost 18. But yeah I am doing ok.

RedDragon · October 17, 2018, 11:08am

Sorry for the loss, you have every motivation right there to stay sober, I wish you well in your recovery

Leona_Temple · October 17, 2018, 10:10pm

Thank you

Zoesgram1 · October 17, 2018, 10:25pm

Omg @Leona_Temple, my heart breaks for you. Your world was turned upside down. Twice! But you are sober. I am so proud of you. Do you have a grief support group you can attend. AA meeting? Family or friends that you can turn to? Therapist? Staying sober is a tough job and it’s nearly impossible alone. We are all here to support each other. Keep coming back. I will be praying for you you can do this.

Leona_Temple · October 18, 2018, 12:41am

Aww thank you. I went to see if I can see a councillor for alcohol. Not sure about grieving
councillor. But I do have my sisters and brothers and my dad. It is hard to try be sober. But glad I am making it this far. 6 weeks on Friday. My longest since February. I got this. And thank you so much for your kind words.

Zoesgram1 · October 19, 2018, 2:33pm

You can do this. Don’t think long term sobriety. Just day by day. Sometimes hour by hour. Just dont drink today

NorCalPa · October 19, 2018, 2:37pm

Wow, congratulations on going on 6 week!!! That’s huge!! You must feel so much better!!! Keep up the great work!!! Do you do meetings or ascribe to any good sobriety books?

Leona_Temple · October 19, 2018, 10:56pm

I do feel so much better. Just trying to keep busy with myself.