Day 62: June 1, 2024
What are My Thoughts Today?
Here's a letter I wrote today... This is what I would tell myself as I started on this journey. 💌
Dearest You,
I know that this feels daunting now, but you can handle it and you will feel better on the other side. For about 10 days you will feel hazy and anxious and just a little off and not at all creative. But give yourself time to rest and rejoice that you are finally making a positive change, one you have dreamed about for years.
In a couple of weeks you will be surprised how fast the time has gone and how much better you are sleeping. You will feel so proud of yourself and wonder why this task of going alcohol-free always felt so impossible. You will know that you never want to find yourself back in a place where alcohol is in control.
Even if you decide at some point after these 30 days to try moderation, you will be so much more mindful and you will be able to recognize the red flags a lot sooner. Then you can take control once again, pausing and lengthening these breaks each time as you continue on your journey of freedom from alcohol.
If you are mindful and vigilant, you'll never have to experience this level of withdrawal again. You will be in a much healthier place to evaluate, and if you decide to stop again it won't be nearly as hard because you will have caught it much, much sooner. You can do this. It's a journey and it's worth it. You know deep in your gut that you need to make a change, and for the first time in years you feel equipped to actually tackle it. Be proud of that, lean into support (books about other people's journeys, friends who have been there, online groups like The Path), and show your body love for being resilient and healing itself.
Try not to view uncomfortable symptoms as negative – give your body love and support as it works so hard to cleanse itself so that you can feel your best... You've got this! 💗
Love,
Me
AF Days Since May 23, 2024: 9
My Why: To learn how to listen to and honor my body, mind & spirit.
What's One Awesome Thing that Happened Yesterday because I Chose Not to Drink? I did not have wine during dinner at my parents' house, and neither did my mom! I think this change in my drinking habits has been good for both of us. I also realized that nonalcoholic wine – plus a little bit of tart cherry juice concentrate – actually does go well with chocolate... That's exciting news!
Daily Affirmations:
1) I choose to live Alcohol-Free.
2) I respect and honor myself.
3) I am worthy of love and care.
4) I give myself patience to heal.
5) I have compassion for others.
6) I create beauty all around me.
