Embrace Your Sobriety Journey: Sober is Sober, Regardless of the Time Span
Have you ever considered the fact that 13 days of sobriety equates to the exact same amount of being sober as someone who’s been on the journey for 13 years? Startling, isn’t it? But it’s true.
The same goes for four days and four years of sobriety. They are identical in their degree of sobriety as well. But how could this be? Simply because sober is sober! This profound concept is an essential theme in the journey to recovery and a healthier lifestyle, which you can explore further on sites like Beyond Sober.
What does it mean to be sober? In simple terms, it means not being under the influence of alcohol, not being drunk. You cannot be ‘more sober’ than sober. It’s a state of absolute abstinence from alcohol, not a sliding scale.
For instance, if your journey began on July 11th, 2017, and you haven’t consumed alcohol since then, you’re not ‘more sober’ than someone who’s just started their journey. The amount of alcohol in your body is the same as theirs, a big fat zero.
This concept is a crucial understanding for anyone in the recovery phase, as often found in the content shared on Sober Not Sober.
The amount of time one has been sober doesn’t determine the degree of their sobriety. The amount of alcohol in your body does, and in a sober person, it’s non-existent.
You’re just as sober as someone who’s been attending AA meetings for 35 years, or someone who made their decision to quit four days ago. The level of alcohol in both of your bodies is the same — zero. This makes you both equally sober.
Choosing sobriety is a deeply personal decision and so is the journey. Some may find solace in attending AA meetings while others may opt for yoga classes or other forms of physical and mental health practices. The key is the choice to quit drinking and the subsequent commitment to that choice.
Hence, the sober state of a person who quit alcohol four days ago and chose yoga over AA is equal to the sobriety of a person who’s been attending AA meetings for 35 years.
Remember, being sober isn’t a competition. It’s a personal journey towards healthier living. Whether you’ve been sober for four days, four years, or forty years, the important part is that you’re sober.
You can’t get ‘more’ sober than that. Your journey is unique to you, and every day you’re sober is a victory worth celebrating, just as it is for anyone else. So, embrace your journey and remember, sober is sober!
