When someone finishes 100 days sober, they often sign up for the 180 day challenge. When they get to day 180, the re-up for 365. I send out a copy of the new pledge, and ask you to edit to suit your particular situation. Here’s what Sooz (day 196) sent me for her 365 day challenge:
“Team 365
I’ve done 180 days, and I’m ready for more. My life has improved in so many ways, and I know that if I remain sober, it’ll just keep getting better. I am no longer dealing with problems by drinking as it only makes them worse. I can’t blackout and embarrass myself if I don’t drink! I can’t have a hangover if I don’t buy any spirits. I can’t make my memory worse if I stick to soft drinks. People are getting used to me drinking so social pressure is not an excuse.
Wolfie is quieter and I have no desire to wake him up. I will not drink between now and my one-year-soberversary. Not even if: my boyfriend drinks (EVEN during Dry January), I have to go into the hospital, the plumbing breaks, if anyone dies, if I am unemployed, if my boss riles me, or if my friends pressure me with their “super fantastic you must try this home made fruit wine” antics. I will not drink. No matter what. I want to see what happens next.”
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Reminder to submit your photo for the photography project 🙂 Due Monday.
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Reminder that most of what i’m doing these days is going out by micro-email. Like my new secret writing project, the meetup in Paris and some amazing photography. If you’re not on the micro-email list, you can add your name here.
The title says it all for me!
I love this. Great job, Sooz! I can’t wait to be to the point you are. Thanks for inspiriring those of us who are earlier in our journey!
Great! Keep on that track…it does get better. Just remember, You are the only author that gets to decide how your story goes!