Wednesday, 10 June 2015

Too Easy?

I am not struggling at all.  I feel like a fraud even keeping this blog.  I had one moment last night while getting dinner when I wanted a drink but that passed very quickly.  I am sleeping really well, and feel on top of the world, although I am very tired by the end of the day, but I am active again instead of just sitting in my room either drinking or recovering from drinking.  Is this a honeymoon phase?  Are the really tough times ahead?  I've been to the club with the family for lunch, and to the pub yesterday with Husband for lunch and had no desire for a drink, even though yesterday he had a beer (after clearing it with me first).  I am loving feeling "normal" and clear headed and getting things done again, and being able to watch tv, have conversations, and phone calls and remembering it all the next day.  My remorse at the things I have done, especially that Friday night, is in check and seems at the right level.  I am concentrating on moving forward, and while apologetic to my family, not dwelling on the disasters that drinking led me into.  MY drinking, I say it like it's a separate entity. 

I need to read back over some of my fellow bloggers to see if they went through something similar in the early days.  I honestly have no desire, or interest in, drinking at the moment.  Is it because I know the consequence will be swift and dire if I do? (Kids signing off on me, and the possibility of going to jail). 

I will continue to blog, as I suspect there are harder times ahead for me.

3 comments:

  1. I found you, RainyDayGirl! Don't worry about things being too easy! It sounds like you've had years of them being too tough. I'm so sorry about your baby - I can't even imagine how awful that must have been. Hugs SM x

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  2. Dear RainyDay,
    I think it's different for everyone.
    For me, I really had no clouds of any kind.
    Just take it a day at a time.
    All will be well.
    xo
    Wendy

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  3. Hello RainyDayGirl! Just found your blog and I look forward to your journey!
    I sometimes felt like you, where this is too easy and I have no cravings at all. I had to believe that a miracle happened to me.... really. Don't get me wrong, there were some tough marks along the road, where I almost took the wrong sidewalk, but they were few and far between. If you can remember to get past those marks, you will make it to the end of the road.... the one to freedom. One day at a time. Don't forget those words. Alcohol is cunning, baffling and powerful. It will try to fool you at times. Don't forget those words. I'm only on day 166 and I'll tell you, it will get tough....around 3 months...but pass that mark and it gets so much easier..... Just the "sleeping better" alone part is all worth it!!! and the "normal" part.
    Work it everyday!! xoxo
    Send me an email anytime!! I'll add your blog to my blogroll!! You got this girl!
    You're powerful!

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