I posted the following on my facebook page today and I thought I might share it with all of you. Today was supposed to be my quit day but upon further consideration (and the small party we're having for my 5 years) I've decided to wait a few more days... Please don't judge me, I know there will always be something going on.
From my facebook page:
5 years sober this weekend... I've been trying to come up with something meaningful and moving to write about it, but the truth is, I'm just so damn proud of myself for getting here there's not much else to say. I know I couldn't have done it without some help over the years (you know who you are, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart ) I don't usually talk much about it, but if i'm asked - or if the topic comes up, I don't hide from it either. Yes, I did a lot of stupid things while I was drunk. Yes, I hurt many people I cared about while I was drunk. No, I don't ever want to live that way again and I hope they know I meant it when I said I was sorry.
So what does 5 years sober mean to me? It means I can do anything I put my mind to. One day at a time. If you're trying to accomplish some goal you've set for yourself, I can tell you from experience that it helps, tremendously, to NOT look at the bigger picture. Take it one day (or one meal, one workout, one fight, one craving, etc) at a time. Before you know it you won't even have to think about it anymore. It will become your new normal. And at some point you'll find yourself looking back at all of those "one's" and wondering how they added up to so many years
Happy weekend, friends. Stay safe
