I would be willing to bet the farm, PearlButterfly, that most of us who are recovering from alcoholism feel ashamed of what we were like on AL.
You are on Day 4. Congratulations!! That is a huge accomplishment. Way to go!!
One thing that helped me in the early days of sobriety was to think about how fabulous it was going to feel to wake up the next day and realize I had stayed sober the day before. For me, it was such a happy and delightful and liberating feeling to wake up and remember, "I did not drink yesterday. Thank goodness!!"
Now, four + months later, our female Lab comes to greet me every morning when she hears the alarm clock. She lays her big, blocky head on the mattress right next to my face and stands there wagging her tail. It's as if she is thinking, "Mom's still sober. Whew!! We are going to have an awesome day." Then she licks my feet as I swing my legs out of bed. Even our dogs felt the destructive and negative impact of alcohol. They were sad little pups when I was drunk.
There is no need now for shame. It's over. You are moving on with your life. Excellent choice!! :greatjob2:
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