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Kelltic · 10-13-2012, 04:25 AM

Today I thank God I have 60 days sober. This week presented some real challenges, and I still have that peace and knowledge that I can accept what happens and trust my HP to help me through. I am really grateful for the tools I have in AA.

Earlier this week, a student I am close with attempted suicide. She is safe and getting the help she needs. Two days ago, my grandfather passed away. It's bringing up many issues with my Nana's death. I wasn't feeling right yesterday. I went to work (services are at the end of the upcoming week) and was very busy all day. I went to my home group meeting and felt worse. I realized that I was avoiding my feelings.

After I left, I felt the need to call an AA friend who is struggling. She was driving around, debating whether to drink or go to a meeting. I found a meeting nearby and suggested we meet there. We went, and it was very different from our home group (very small, different atmosphere). But I was able to do some good reflection and shared about my feelings regarding my grandfather. The speaker reminded me of him, and I felt like I was where I needed to be. I know i could go to that meeting in the future. And my friend shared that she was grateful that I had called and encouraged her to go to a meeting because she might have drank otherwise.

I felt very grateful, even if my DH was less than pleased. It's been really hard but I'm on track to do 90+ in 90 (and my goal is 365/365 and take it from there). I have 2 kids under 2, work full-time, my DH works full time with odd hours, I have health issues...but my sobriety comes first. I haven't been able to get to therapy but I'm trying to go asap. I am almost at my goal weight - 3lbs to go - that will be 75lbs since i had the little one. I have a history of disordered eating, and I'm aware that I can't trade one compulsion for another.

Thanks for reading this, I need to come around more often! I am so grateful for the support here.

Veritas1 · 10-13-2012, 08:33 AM

I am glad to read that you reached out to another person, even in your grief, which resulted in aide to someone other than you whom was hurting.

You just never know.

I try to be sure to telephone someone daily.

I need to connect. I need to talk with someone to help me stay sober.

If I don't talk to someone, I come to chat and say, Hi I am Veritas, I am an alcoholic, and I state how long since my last drink. It's a new thing I have been doing to keep a real step one, and to reach out and connect with others.

I just finished Sandy B. Saturday Morning 12 step series and he always sounds so upbeat, and in a sincere desire to reach out to others. He inspired me to do the same. I think we really do need eachother, even though I have fear over relationships and people!

Enough about me...
(!)...

I am sorry about the loss of your Grandfather.

I am hoping that you will be comforted when the family and friends come together to celebrate his life.

Remember the good times.

Keep up the good work with regard to changing your life! Sounds great! 60 days sober!

Be encouraged.

Kelltic · 10-13-2012, 09:47 AM

Thanks, Veritas! It wasn't unexpected and I feel very blessed that he got to meet my two children. I felt yesterday my HP working...instead of running selfishly to a bottle, I reached out to someone. I made the call at just the right time, and we wound up at the right place.

I'm not very good at reaching out via telephone, and I've discussed this with my sponsor. I need to widen my support network because I have actually been getting the desire to call people. I do text, and recently when something happened and I needed support (I was at work), I was able to text someone and she helped me through it. What is the Sandy B. 12 step series?

CarolD · 10-13-2012, 11:41 AM

Kelltic...you keep making those good decisions
Awesome progress....

RobC420 · 10-13-2012, 05:12 PM

Congrats on 60 days Kelltic!

2granddaughters · 10-13-2012, 05:18 PM

Congrats on 60 days, Kelltic. Keep going to your meetings, it keeps getting better.

All the best.

Bob R

Mark75 · 10-13-2012, 06:49 PM

You are doing great and are an awesome example of how to work this program.

CaiHong · 10-14-2012, 02:44 AM

Hi Keltic,
I am sorry for your loss. You have a lot on your plate at the moment. It's fantastic how our HP works. Great to read your post and the positive outcomes that came from your actions.

All the best
CaiHong

Veritas1 · 10-14-2012, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelltic

Thanks, Veritas! It wasn't unexpected and I feel very blessed that he got to meet my two children. I felt yesterday my HP working...instead of running selfishly to a bottle, I reached out to someone. I made the call at just the right time, and we wound up at the right place.

I'm not very good at reaching out via telephone, and I've discussed this with my sponsor. I need to widen my support network because I have actually been getting the desire to call people. I do text, and recently when something happened and I needed support (I was at work), I was able to text someone and she helped me through it. What is the Sandy B. 12 step series?

Sorry, just seeing this a little late!

Sandy B. Saturday Morning Live 12 Step series is a group of recordings of AA meeting/step study.

Follow this link:

Sandy B. from Washington, DC speaking on the topic of the 1st step at the Saturday Morning Live Group in Washington, DC «

XA-Speakers - The lights are on!

10-13-2012, 04:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kelltic Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY Posts: 117 Blog Entries: 2	60 Days Today I thank God I have 60 days sober. This week presented some real challenges, and I still have that peace and knowledge that I can accept what happens and trust my HP to help me through. I am really grateful for the tools I have in AA. Earlier this week, a student I am close with attempted suicide. She is safe and getting the help she needs. Two days ago, my grandfather passed away. It's bringing up many issues with my Nana's death. I wasn't feeling right yesterday. I went to work (services are at the end of the upcoming week) and was very busy all day. I went to my home group meeting and felt worse. I realized that I was avoiding my feelings. After I left, I felt the need to call an AA friend who is struggling. She was driving around, debating whether to drink or go to a meeting. I found a meeting nearby and suggested we meet there. We went, and it was very different from our home group (very small, different atmosphere). But I was able to do some good reflection and shared about my feelings regarding my grandfather. The speaker reminded me of him, and I felt like I was where I needed to be. I know i could go to that meeting in the future. And my friend shared that she was grateful that I had called and encouraged her to go to a meeting because she might have drank otherwise. I felt very grateful, even if my DH was less than pleased. It's been really hard but I'm on track to do 90+ in 90 (and my goal is 365/365 and take it from there). I have 2 kids under 2, work full-time, my DH works full time with odd hours, I have health issues...but my sobriety comes first. I haven't been able to get to therapy but I'm trying to go asap. I am almost at my goal weight - 3lbs to go - that will be 75lbs since i had the little one. I have a history of disordered eating, and I'm aware that I can't trade one compulsion for another. Thanks for reading this, I need to come around more often! I am so grateful for the support here.

10-13-2012, 08:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Veritas1 Child of God Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 3,219	I am glad to read that you reached out to another person, even in your grief, which resulted in aide to someone other than you whom was hurting. You just never know. I try to be sure to telephone someone daily. I need to connect. I need to talk with someone to help me stay sober. If I don't talk to someone, I come to chat and say, Hi I am Veritas, I am an alcoholic, and I state how long since my last drink. It's a new thing I have been doing to keep a real step one, and to reach out and connect with others. I just finished Sandy B. Saturday Morning 12 step series and he always sounds so upbeat, and in a sincere desire to reach out to others. He inspired me to do the same. I think we really do need eachother, even though I have fear over relationships and people! Enough about me... (!)... I am sorry about the loss of your Grandfather. I am hoping that you will be comforted when the family and friends come together to celebrate his life. Remember the good times. Keep up the good work with regard to changing your life! Sounds great! 60 days sober! Be encouraged. __________________ AA quotes first edition

10-13-2012, 11:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
CarolD Forward we go...side by side Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 37,601	Kelltic...you keep making those good decisions Awesome progress.... __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

10-13-2012, 05:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
RobC420 Euphoric Recaller Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PHX Suburbs Posts: 371	Congrats on 60 days Kelltic! __________________ O, the body is so heavy...how do we move it.... how do we survive it -HSJ

10-13-2012, 05:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
2granddaughters in my 24th year of sobriety Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Canada. About as far south as you can get Posts: 4,532	Congrats on 60 days, Kelltic. Keep going to your meetings, it keeps getting better. All the best. Bob R __________________ . . .If you want to drink, that's your business ..... .If you want to quit, that's A.A.'s business. . . --- driven by a hundred forms of fear, self-delusion, self-seeking, and self-pity. . . L.D. 1989

10-13-2012, 09:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kelltic Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY Posts: 117 Blog Entries: 2	Thanks, Veritas! It wasn't unexpected and I feel very blessed that he got to meet my two children. I felt yesterday my HP working...instead of running selfishly to a bottle, I reached out to someone. I made the call at just the right time, and we wound up at the right place. I'm not very good at reaching out via telephone, and I've discussed this with my sponsor. I need to widen my support network because I have actually been getting the desire to call people. I do text, and recently when something happened and I needed support (I was at work), I was able to text someone and she helped me through it. What is the Sandy B. 12 step series?

10-13-2012, 06:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mark75 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,823	You are doing great and are an awesome example of how to work this program.

10-14-2012, 02:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
CaiHong Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,772	Hi Keltic, I am sorry for your loss. You have a lot on your plate at the moment. It's fantastic how our HP works. Great to read your post and the positive outcomes that came from your actions. All the best CaiHong

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