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[red67]

The longer I stay sober the more I appreciate this new lifestyle. I used to hate the word sober because I didn't understand what the heck "those" people were so proud of. Now I cant imagine why I didn't want to be like them. Today I walked into the liquor store to get my roommate some iced tea he wanted. I was anxious and thought about trying to find it somewhere else but deep down I knew I was strong enough to go in there. Well first thought in my head when I walked in was WOW it stunk like nasty alcohol right away. Then the workers surprised me and said how proud they were of me for not drinking anymore. That meant so much to me because they saw my drunk ass everyday buying my alcohol. I can't imagine what they used to think of me. I have to say though that I will not be going back there again to buy anything because I don't want to ever be tempted even in the slightest way.

I just wanted to say I love being sober and part of this website and working with all of you on this journey. I feel like I am part of something good and that feels great!

[Nelz]

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Awesome news Red! I havent ventured into a liquor store just yet, but we did go out to eat a while back at a local grill/bar.

Walked in, saw a guy drinking one of my usualls(the biggest glass of beer they offered) and it looked really good.

But I sat down, ordered a 7-UP(I gave up caffiine as well) with a water and waited for our food. I found that if I am not actually "thirsty" it seems easier to "surf the urge"

Just kept telling my AV, I dont drink, I redirected my thoughts, and the night went AL free.

[Lavande]

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Good for you red,
I feel the same way!
I have not set foot in a liquour store since early March 2009 & I won't - ever again. I made that vow to myself & I intend to keep it

[Doggygirl]

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Red, what a fabulous post. I love my sober life too. It's just so much better in every way than my old drinking / drunking life was. I wouldn't trade this for anything. I used to not have a choice. I HAD to drink. Couldn't figure out how to NOT drink. Today I have a choice. And there is just no reason I can think of that I would want to ingest poison, and once again dance with the devil AL that nearly claimed my life. That just seems crazy to me.

Here's an H2O toast to clear and present living!

DG

[red67]

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Thanks everyone for your replies/support! One reason I decided to go into that liqour store was to show the workers what I looked like sober. Another part of me wanted to make sure they knew I was never drinking again and would not be back. The more people I am accountable to the more I feel I cannot let myself down by ever drinking again. I know some people don't feel comfortable telling others about not drinking...not me. I want the ones close to me and you guys here to know I am not drinking. That keeps me on track and the ones who want me to drink are not real friends anyway so who cares what they think.

Have a great holiday tomorrow. I am going shopping for new summer clothes and shoes to reward myself!

[Nelz]

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red67;1122485 wrote: Thanks everyone for your replies/support! One reason I decided to go into that liqour store was to show the workers what I looked like sober. Another part of me wanted to make sure they knew I was never drinking again and would not be back. The more people I am accountable to the more I feel I cannot let myself down by ever drinking again. I know some people don't feel comfortable telling others about not drinking...not me. I want the ones close to me and you guys here to know I am not drinking. That keeps me on track and the ones who want me to drink are not real friends anyway so who cares what they think.

Have a great holiday tomorrow. I am going shopping for new summer clothes and shoes to reward myself!

Wow, I like that, Ive been doing quite the opposite, I havent told too many people, but I think I will start telling everyone, I like the accountability issue

[red67]

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Thanks Nelz, I just knew I had to tell people cause in the past when I tried halfheartedly to quit, my dysfunctional mind would tell me I could drink because that's what they knew I did. Now they also know not to give me alcohol as gifts (it was the one thing people always knew I wanted...how sad). No more, the people I choose to associate with support this lifestyle change and I will not let myself or them down. If the thought of drinking crosses my mind I am able to quickly dismiss and this is a big part of my being able to do that.

[red67]

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Also great job on your progress! You are doing great!!!