Life is full of NSVs

This past weekend I went to a wedding. I get nervous since usually are full of the whole ****tail idea now.

I mean I am an alcoholic and food addict. Well we went out to eat before the reception. I knew if I went into the hall I would house anything just to fill me up. Not drinking wasn't really a worry for me.

My NSV was not only being able to get through the wedding without drinking.

I danced my ass off. I danced all night. First time dancing for a long periods of time being sober.

I didn't care what people thought. I was like screw it I have nothing to lose. I had fun.

I had legit sober fun.

Now the dessert table was amazing. I did eat a few things off of it. I did put a lot of little bites of different ones on my plate. I only ate a few bites. But they were totally worth it.

I know I can be a bit of a photo ***** But this picture is of me with a sober and happy

What was awesome even though she is a lot younger than me. We had so much fun. We left our spouses at the table. We had such a good time. I only met her that night. But I think I found a good friend.

Life is good.

Some of my best friends are sober, happy photo *****s

I NEVER get tired of your photos, and stories !!!!

Thank you Gina. I love this picture of me. I will never hate pics of myself now. I truly am happy.

Which I have dealt with depression and anxiety all of my life. I still take meds. But my therapist says I am doing so much better than when I walked into her doors 6 years ago.

I don't lie anymore. I don't hide anymore when I do things. Such as eating so no one sees me.

I think we all can find true happiness. I know without WLS my life would be so different now.

I am so glad I did it. I know for me I don't think I could have gotten sober.

Not because I look better. I feel so much better without the alcohol in my body.

Laughing is something that is a major NSV. A true laugh and a smile.

I am glad you had an amazing time!

I love this post!!

This whole post makes me unbelievably happy Susan. You look amazing and your honest posts are such an inspiration. Thanks!

Thank you Karen. It is one thing that is amazing in life. It's not always about losing the weight. It is about finding out who we really are.

I always lived in my shell. And it feels so good to come out of it.

Thanks for sharing your amazing experience!

Thank you all for all of the nice things you say.

When I post I am honest. I have to be.

It helps me posting. I may look like oh look at me. Sometimes I do feel that way. But that is usually around people who I want to say suck it to. Ones who never treated me nicely.

But that is not always the healthiest thing. So I try not to do it.

You look stunning! Where is your dress from? I need a dress for my company holiday party! I want to copy your style!

I am glad you had fun, and I think being a super fun, sober, dancing machine sounds awesome. I am so proud of you.