Today is 40 days, 40 days from the last drink(s) I had. I won't say, "I can't believe it" because I do, it's been hard work getting here. So I decided to see if there was something on the web which spoke to 40 days being significant and I found this article (still not sure how to post a link):
THE BLOG
06/29/2016 12:02 pm ET | Updated Jun 30, 2017
40 Days To Change Your Life
Good article, but I'm not there yet, what is wrong with me?
I do feel better, I haven't had any hangovers, my mornings are the best and I sleep pretty well. But I still miss drinking. I do.
However, I'm not giving up.
Great job on 40!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Good luck to you on your 100 challenge. You will do it!
Delete40 Days is AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteDon't give up, as the good things do come later.
Just keep in mind what you don't want, and what you do want.
I understand missing drinking. That took me awhile to overcome, but it will.
Just focus on this moment.
xo
Wendy
PS - The link worked.
I am holding to the faith of what you say Wendy! Thank you for cheering me onward, it keeps me strong.
Delete40 days in comparison to how long I drank was short.
ReplyDeleteYou can read my blog, but I would say the entire first year was complicated, but I so loved the feeling of freedom and relief.
At 3 1/2 years I can't fathom drinking. I was at Metallica with 120,000 others last night. I did not need booze to enjoy the show.
Keep going. The joy is there.
Anne
I so want the feelings of freedom, relief and peace. Right now, it is tough going, for some many reasons, but good advice, I need to read the beginnings of other's stories to know I'm normal with what I'm feeling right now.
DeleteMetallica, too young for me, hahahaha! But glad to know you have a great time with no booze. Thanks for the support!
Ha ha. You can never be too old for Metallica!
DeleteI'll be 46 this year!
Give yourself time to begin to heal. The joy is there, waiting.
Hi Lia
ReplyDelete40 days ! so fantasticxx
I agree with Anne on the first year being complicated. I feel like I have overcome things in "humps" You know what I mean? The line goes along, then a hill comes and I stumble over it, slide down the other side until another one comes along.
Some amazing advice I received from Groundhog Girl was not to seek too much change, it will come - really about patience I think.
I think of alcohol really differently this week than I ever have, it is like I am really going somewhere with this...
Michelle xxx
I've never done well with "patience", it's probably why I give-up with many endeavors. However, blogging, exchanging ideas, and receiving the support is keeping me going. I want to feel what you, Anne and so many others say will come my way, once I really let go of my desire to drink. Thanks for being there for me, I truly appreciate the connection. xoxo
DeleteCultivating patience and the ability to just be has changed my life.
DeleteIt truly is the answer.
It takes lots of practice and lots of foot stomping and sulking. Lol
But for me yoga has worked.