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g.lauren.ATLDay 863Day 1 for me. I had a glorious 16 months completely sober, then last Christmas I started sneaking chugs of wine after a stressful Christmas day. For the past year I've been drinking in secret about once a week to "relieve stress." It's so silly because on my wedding day I toasted with sparkling NA cider, but then later pounded 3 beers in secret to just as a release valve for all the emotions of the day. Just returned from Thanksgiving at my parents house and I got disgustingly drunk last night, ... moreDay 1 for me. I had a glorious 16 months completely sober, then last Christmas I started sneaking chugs of wine after a stressful Christmas day. For the past year I've been drinking in secret about once a week to "relieve stress." It's so silly because on my wedding day I toasted with sparkling NA cider, but then later pounded 3 beers in secret to just as a release valve for all the emotions of the day. Just returned from Thanksgiving at my parents house and I got disgustingly drunk last night, with my own stash of booze hidden in my bathroom so no one would know. I feel like crap but doing this 30-day experiment is what truly made my sobriety journey happen 2 years ago. Happy to be here.
HeatherDay 900Waking this morning with thankfulness, I didn't stop to buy the usual last night. I just drove on by. I had a long conversation with my teen daughter, took her to youth group (usually my husband has to), then drove straight home. While cooking I noticed how clear headed I was, my mind wondered to thinking of drinking but then I countered with family and how sitting with my own thoughts not blurred was better somehow. This was my 2nd sober night this week but both nights I was unable get to sleep... moreWaking this morning with thankfulness, I didn't stop to buy the usual last night. I just drove on by. I had a long conversation with my teen daughter, took her to youth group (usually my husband has to), then drove straight home. While cooking I noticed how clear headed I was, my mind wondered to thinking of drinking but then I countered with family and how sitting with my own thoughts not blurred was better somehow. This was my 2nd sober night this week but both nights I was unable get to sleep until past midnight. I hope coffee will get me through work.
Here's hoping with prayer that tonight will be the 2nd consecutive night AF.
NonnaDay 1071
Back again - disappointed to acknowledge how much my alcohol intake has increased - health and well-being are precious things so a lot to gain
C Brown
This is my third round of doing 30 days AF and I look forward to better sleep and more energy. This time I am combining it with 75HARD. Excited!
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