10 Months Sober

July 2017 at 10 months sober

When I began my journey 10 months ago a piece of me was uncertain if I really needed to "get sober." Today I wouldn't change a thing with my decision of sobriety.

I have woken up. I call the phase I am in now, contentment. I am so incredibly happy with who I have become. I have learned so much and continue to learn new things about myself every day.

Life is challenging for everyone. No one has it perfect, even though social media may portray it that way. Marriage is hard. Kids are hard. Friends are hard. Pets are hard. Jobs are hard. Social interactions are hard. It's the approach to life and how you let things affect you that matter the most. I once numbed myself in order to not feel (sadness, anger, and even happiness). My anxiety from drinking was through the roof and my ability to handle situations rationally didn't exist. I couldn't think straight. I still have my moments, but life continues to get a tad bit easier each and every day.