2023 = Sobriety!

 January 1, 2023

155 days

Happy New Year! WOW...as I look back at 2022, it was definitely a year to remember!  It's crazy to think I have 5 months of sobriety under my belt already.  It's also crazy to think I have been officially CANCER FREE for just over a year! I have so many things to be grateful for...the good and the bad have all contributed to where I am at today! 

So, how did I celebrate the New Year? I decided to stay busy!  New Year's Eve was a very eventful day, full of lots of things to do!  James and I did a little shopping Saturday morning.  I love the simple things I get to enjoy with him.  After shopping, we celebrated Brad's and Devan's birthdays at Big Shots with the family.  It was so nice to be coherent and fully involved in the moment.  I absolutely adore getting to see our granddaughter, Hallie.  She is precious.  We are blessed with wonderful kiddos, and Devan has been one of the best daughter-n-laws EVER!  After Big Shots, we went to our friend's house and had the most amazing dinner!  We played Bingo and LCR, and the best part was that nobody cared that I was sober.  They are all amazing people full of kindness, and they support me and my choice to be sober! James and I wrapped up the evening earlier than I would have in the past.  My relationship with alcohol in previous months, would have had me using the New Year's Eve celebration as an excuse to consume enormous amounts of alcohol.  My husband would have been left essentially on his own to celebrate in solitude.  My selfishness seemed to always prevail...

With that being said, today is New Year's Day!  Although it is important to remind myself of the extreme pain my drinking has caused, I also like to use days like this to remind myself that I have a whole new life to live.  My husband and I decided to celebrate New Year's Day OFFSHORE!  It was an absolutely incredible day, away from the craziness of civilization!  I got to spend time with my amazing hubby, doing something we both truly enjoy.  In the past, there were so many times, we would make plans to go fishing offshore, and I would be way too hung over and feel like crap and would conveniently cancel our plans. Fishing after New Year's Eve would have especially been doubtful. Recovering from my hangover, for sure, would have been the priority. I know now, all of these things, were huge recurring disappointments for my husband.  

But...today I got to spend time with him appreciating the strength our relationship has displayed, especially over the past year.  I truly have a renewed love and devotion for my husband.  That is something truly special! I am so thrilled to be starting this New Year of 2023 on such a positive note.  There is always hope, but it does take self-discipline!  Trusting in your Higher Power and having a strong sense of faith is so critical.  My faith, family, and friends are all significant and contributing factors to my ongoing success with sobriety!  Bring on 2023! 

Pics:

Happy New Year's Eve...feeling good about life! 


Our family at Big Shots: 


Celebrating New Year's Eve at the Rowe's House:



New Year's Day - offshore! 





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  1. Scarlett ChesserJanuary 4, 2023 at 6:12 PM

    These are the kindest words! This comment means so much to me. Thank you so much for your support! Happy New Year!

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