| NM & Rob - it's great to see you guys posting on this thread! You sound good!
Warrens - been reading many of your posts on other threads. You have really been helping others!
Just finishing up day 74. There is a pretty serious family crisis occuring right now (not involving my wife & two little ones) so I have been highly stressed the past 3 days. A young relation has abandoned everything and has not contacted anyone (is likely drinking). I have managed to get through it so far by talking to my wife & a colleague, praying, reading/posting on SR (it helps me get out of my head), and focusing on what I have learned in AA and on SR. I will be attending an AA meeting tomorrow & seeing my sponsor. If this was happening while I was out of town...I just don't know. That old 'just a few beers to relieve the pressure' has been hanging around in the back of my mind but it is not a serious threat right now. There really is nothing I can do about this situation and I am trying hard not to worry too much about it but when it involves loved ones it's tough. I really have to take things one day at a time especially at a time of such uncertainty.
This post is not meant to worry anyone. It just helps to get it out. This is all a part of life and I have to (actually, I will) get through it without alcohol. Everything will be fine. Take Care. D |