Monday 9 November 2015

Six Months! Who'd have thunk it?

Not me.

On the 9th May 2015, I had been barely able to string 6 consecutive alcohol- free days together. Six months wasn't just inconceivable, it was completely out of my realm of thinking.

If you read many of the other blogs written by brave, witty inspiring people, all of them will tell you about the many benefits to health, joyous changes to their relationships, the ability to deal with daily problems that, when drinking, seemed insurmountable. The Sober Life.

Some ladies have dealt and are dealing with adversity - serious illness, divorce, bereavement, and they've shared it with us. Some of you, who choose not to blog or comment are facing these issues too, I'm sure, and we're all here for you.

I've read blogs, some desperate, about trying and trying again, not understanding why they cannot seem to escape that iron grip on their life....and we've all been there too. We know. Hang in there.

Every one of us deserves a cheer. A hug. A virtual "high five!"

Today I am not only six months without a drink, this is also my 100th blog post. And when I was thinking about what to write - it would be nice to impart some wisdom, right? - it occurred to me that the biggest change in my life was staring me right in the face.

Up until now, I have wandered through life, in and out of jobs, in and out of relationships, even in and out of continents, without any real purpose..

The only consistency I've really had in my life, was giving up when it all got a bit mundane, or a bit hard. And when it did, then I cast myself as the victim.....it was never about me, it was always the other person, it was always the manager, or my partner, or or or.....

In fact writing 100 blogs may not seem like a huge achievement to anyone, but for me, it's BIG.

And I have no intention of stopping. I may write in a different genre, I may set up a website, there are a hundred possibilities popping into my head, but for the first time ever....I'm sticking with it.

I'm sticking with you guys. My new crowd. My tribe.

For me, getting sober started out because I feared for my health, I was overweight, I felt shitty the whole time, I was losing friendships, I was screwing up my marriage.....and you could be making the decision to change all those thing in your life too, and those are great reasons....and you can do it!

But somewhere along your sober journey, you'll get an "aha" moment, and you'll realize, like me, that it's so much more than you ever dreamed possible..and it was there in front of you the whole time.

I have no idea what will happen in the next six months. But I know it will be good. I'll be open for new ideas, new opportunities and new directions.

I'm looking forward to it. Why don't you join me?

Love, WB xx.








 



 

13 comments:

  1. Huge congrats WB! You're awesome and I think I love you ❤️

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    1. Awww. Sober love, the best kind of love xxx

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  2. Yay!!!
    Happy, happy!
    Isn't it the truth, about getting sober for one thing, and finding out it's so much more than I ever thought!
    xo
    Wendy

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  3. On a night when I started *again* and left this morning strong and resolute, but now I'm home tired after a hard day, I am inspired by this post to stick it out and it will be worth it. I would LOVE to be posting a similar post six months from now.

    Congratulations!

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    1. It will be worth it. It IS worth it. And you will make it. I had lots of *attempts* where I kinda flirted with sobriety. But now we're going steady, and I love it. Welcome, and hang on in there xx

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  4. I am proud to be part of your tribe! Congrats on 6 months.
    Anne

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  5. Omg you stopped on a Saturday. Now that is brave! I stopped 2 days later on a monday. I stopped for many of the reasons you did. 6 months already eh! Well done you. Sounds like you're in a great place and really starting to reap the benefits. I really enjoy your blog and it keeps me going. Am still finding it quite tough but am just taking it one day at a time and trying to just stay in the moment. Here's to the next 6 months xxx

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  6. Right on! That is an entire 1/2 year and it's A LOT. You know I'm a fan of multiblogging so I think you should try something else as well! I'll read it:) Consider me as pre-following you.

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    1. I have a few ideas swirling around my friend, I'll keep you posted ! And Thank you , loving your stuff - who knew there were several categories of Rain! Yesterday I found myself trying to identify our downpour!

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    2. It's fun to do them. It's a bit of work, particularly the DIY blog because it's technical writing and I want to make sure I'm being clear and don't sound like a hillbilly. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

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  7. Big Congrats and thank-you. I have been following your blog for several months, and find it both entertaining and inspiring. One month sober for me, and would be so proud if I could turn that into 6 months! Ps - thx also for encouraging pj wearing, I am all for it! Plus please keep writing

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    1. Congrats to you! I bet you are feeling great xx. (PJ's are awesome)

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