Wow. Total fail on posting about sobriety, eh?

Well, that's it. I've been sober for almost eight months now and what a tremendous difference! I didn't think so at first, of course. I thought it was the most miserable, rotten shit. I never thought I'd have fun again. I never thought I'd feel relaxed and calm. My life as I knew it was over.

Thank God.

No, seriously. Thank God that was over because then my life really began.

I had no idea what an awesome journey this would be and how lucky I was to be making this choice with the support of every single one of my loved ones behind me. Not everyone is afforded that luxury. They've hurt too many too deeply. For whatever reason, a power greater than myself, guided me into making the right decision that day, January 31st, and has been guiding me ever since. I feel as though I see signs all along the way that I am doing the right thing. So many wonderful things have happened since I got sober it's pretty hard not to feel as though it's some sort of confirmation to the affirmative. I know this sounds cheesy and I promise I'm not super duper religious.

Anyway.

It's not like I still don't lose my mind and go crazy. I just know how to handle myself a little better. I don't immediately reach for a bottle of wine when I'm sad, mad or glad and it's such a relief.