Finding out who she is sober
We are all at different stages of sobriety. With each stage comes a level of confidence and that can dictate how the following tips resonate with you. Just keep in mind, no matter what stage you are in, your sobriety has to come first. Be honest with yourself and listen to cues to recognize when you are feeling triggered.
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Getting sober can feel like a question mark. Who will you be? What will you do? How will life change? Can you be happy? Will it be worth it? Am I being too extreme? There is only one way to get the answers to these questions. Get sober. Here are some things I have done to get the most out of my new sober lifestyle.
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Would you rather have 4 quarters or 100 pennies? It takes less energy to carry four quarters then it does to lug around 100 pennies. This is how I look at my relationships now that I am sober. The 100 pennies are what I call energy vampires, they suck the energy right out of you. While the quarters take up less room and are a lighter load to carry. They are more valuable because they are adding to your energy and not taking away from it.
Making the decision to get sober can be huge. And while as the sober party we chose this lifestyle, it is our responsibility to keep ourselves on the right path. Having support from those around us is detrimental and can help us feel validated in our choice.
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