Mistakes

[retteacher]

Now that I'm 49 days abs, I have a whole different attitude toward mistakes. The other day, I was walking along w/my husband & stumbled on a crack in the sidewalk. The significant thing was that I didn't have to worry that he would say: "Have you been drinking?" It was a stumble that we simply laughed off. Since I've been sober, I've said dumb things, bumped into things, & done some really dumb things (backed over my g-sons' ride-on car). But, (guess what?) I'm human & that's what humans do. I have no more paranoia that someone would notice my impaired state. Humans stumble over words sometimes. I don't have to worry that someone will think I'm slurring. What a gift! What a freedom! This freedom to be human is just another blessing of sobriety. Love, Mary

[satori]

Mistakes

Yes Mary, being sober has so many advantages!

A big one for me is the ability to hop into the car at any time day or night - without having to mentally check if I had been drinking first.

I was cleaning my car this weekend and found a few empty beer cans tucked away at the back of the cupboard where I keep the car wax etc.- I'm STILL finding hiding places after 7 months here!
NO more having to hide my drinking! Yipee! :H

Satori
xxx

[meditation mama]

Mistakes

HMMM., Mary.. Yes.. I know those feeling s well. I like being able to go to the grocery store in the eveings to go GROCERY shopping and not smell like booze. I live in such a small town that I just quit going in the evenings because I would run into clients, friends, etc.. and I didn't want anyone to smell me. Funny thing, Noone probably cared, It was my own personal shame. Nonetheless, it is very freeing!

Heres to being OUT IN THE OPEN!

MM

[rob]

Mistakes

Mary, Thanks for the reminder that being perfect is not a requirement for being sober

[vinophile]

Mistakes

Great post Mary,

I forgot something that my son told me on Sat night and I immediately thought "oh no!!! I can't remember what he said because I drank too much. Thank goodness I just plain forgot. It's human to forget things. So much easier to forgive myself. i'm easier on myself when not drinking!!!!


Janet

[Newyear]

Mistakes

Mary- I know exactly what you mean. I had a very similar experience.
I tripped at a party due to new shoes. Someone actually laughed about maybe me having a few too many - but the funny thing was that I didn't feel the need to defend myself.
I know if this were several months ago I would have been mortified and tried to excuse it. But I knew I was completely sober and I didn't have to prove it!
It made me feel good about me.
great post - thanks
Lisa

[Breez]

Mistakes

Yes Mary-it is indeed freedom. So much weight is lifted when you take the paranoia of being under the influence out of a situation. It's nice to just laugh at your sober self.

[Finding My Self]

Mistakes

Mary - great thread!! Yes, I so agree with everything said here - isn't it just lovely to be free!!!!!!!
Onwards and upwards!
F xx