Life can be beautiful...

[Tipplerette]

Life can be beautiful...

There has been such eloquence written here today and for this I thank you all. We could take the words here and use them to write a life-changing book; they are that profound.

It is so helpful and reassuring to read that the obsession eventually retreats. I wait for that day with open, empty arms.

[Guitarista]

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Hi everyone,

Loving everyone's contributions. Thanks.

For me, strength has not a lot to do with getting sober. I am a very strong mofo.

I find that ACCEPTANCE is where I need to be at in my head. Acceptance, knowledge and understanding of my relationship with booze, and then living in this acceptance with a grateful attitude, daily.

There is so much to be grateful for in our lives. I can't always see this when I have booze in my system, but when I get some AL free time under my belt and the fog starts to lift, I can think a little clearer and see all of my awesome possibilities, and the treasure that is free, and mine for the taking.

We just have to stick with it, and know that each AF hour or day we put in, the further we are away from our last drink, and the closer we are to our truth, and the once buried treasure.

[Lavande]

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Keep that thought G

Moni & JingleJo - I'm happy for the both of you!
6 AF months is a big deal
You are different people now, be proud!

[bettygirl]

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this is a great thread, full of wisdom and honesty.

thanks peeps.

[moni]

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So happy that people contributed and with such honesty!
I think what we all forget at times in our struggle to stay sober is that becoming sober requires so many changes and re-adjustments in life, these changes in themselves can be overwhelming and daunting.
I have had to re-align a lot of my friendships. I don't socialise the same way anymore, this has also meant losing some friends. I don't socialise with work either which has left me a bit out of the loop there also.

[Kay_jay]

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moni;1501052 wrote: So, I'm coming up to my 6 months mark in the next week or two. I've had my ups and downs since giving up alcohol. I've sometimes seriously struggled with whether it was worth it or not. I can't thank people here enough for their support and encouragement during those times.
In the past few weeks I feel like I've turned a corner. For the first time (possibly in my life) I'm content in myself and finding enjoyment in life. This to me is a massive breakthrough as prior to this I just 'existed'. Things aren't perfect by any means but I can see the light and hope to now begin improving the areas of my life that need improving.

So to anybody just starting out, stick with it. It's a rocky journey but the destination is well worth the bumpy ride.

you are obviously a strong and determined person and reading your post gives people like me the added strength to win the battle that was causing so much pain and suffering in my own life. Well done and congrats, the light at the end of the tunnel is shining brightly