I am beginning to feel like a new person. The mental clarity I feel right now is astounding. I think alcohol was the thing holding me back from inner peace and healing all alongโฆ Iโm meeting a new version of myself. A stronger versionโฆ I like her #RecoveryPosse
Iโve had a couple of very challenging days when it comes to the battle for sobriety. Iโm proud of myself for still fighting and pressing on #RecoveryPosse
Play the tape backโฆ Remember how miserable you were. Remember the guilt. Remember the shame. Remember the fear. Then look at where you are now. Breathe. Drink some tea, read a book, snuggle you cat. Breathe. It will pass #RecoveryPosse
Alcohol was a way to soothe ourselves (or so we thought).
When our brains think we need alcohol again, oftentimes what we really are after is something to soothe.
There are lots of ways to soothe ourselves besides alcohol.
A warm bath
A long walk
A good book
A chat with an encouraging friend
A game of pickleball
Fishing
What do you do when you feel "itchy" and need to be soothed?
I was looking back on pics today. I noticed that Iโve unconsciously been smiling in all of my selfies lately. The girl in the 1st picture is gone foreverโฆThe light has come back into my eyes and Iโm grateful. #RecoveryPosse
I โgraduatedโ therapy today and my therapist put me in the โmaintenance phaseโ so I donโt have to go as often. I am feeling so proud of myself, and healthier than Iโve felt in a LONG time. ๐
@mr_fahrenheit2 Yesโฆ..it was the absolute strangest thing Iโve ever watched but I couldnโt peel my eyes away. It was worth the roller coasterโฆI think lol