Muunray

Only thing I can say is I am alive and in an alcohol rehab. program. I have zero money, don't think I have a job anymore, and probably no boyfriend either.
Yeah!
It was absolutely a blast telling the kids.

ScottFromWI

You have a lot more than you think being alive and sober. Many would exchange that for just about any gift they could get for christmas. Rehab is a luxury many cannot have either, learn as much as you can. Stick around here for the holidays too if you can, the more the merrier!

SoberLeigh

Hope you can give rehab all that you have, Muunray; with sobriety, the other stuff has a greater chance of falling into place.

Carlotta

Are you kidding? You got the best present ever: a second chance at life and like Scott says, there are some newbies to SR who would really love going to rehab and just cannot afford this opportunity. You are VERY fortunate. Make the most of it

Alwyshope12

Getting sober is the greatest gift you can give yourself and your family!

Its is easy to think that everything is lost, but in reality, you will be some much better for giving up the drinking.

sugarbear1

yes, sobriety is the best gift you can give yourself and those you love

aussieblue

Glad to see you back here and posting Muunray. Wishing you well.

Dee74

I'm glad to hear from you Muunray

As tough as things might be right now...if you want it to be, this could be the start of Chapter 2...the 'happily ever after' part of the story - stick with it

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Muunray

Thank you all for your responses - helping keep my sanity intact.

Hevyn

Prayers for you Muunray. Things can turn around and be totally different in the coming year. You can rise above this time of uncertainty and have a whole new beginning.

Hawkeye13

This can be the thing to turn it all around.
Wishing you and your family peace.

Keep and open mind and heart and take in all you can.

BarbieKen

Hi Muunray,
2 years ago, from Nov 15 to Dec 15 I was in a Rehab ( I'm in California too). I was 55 and living for 1 month with "girls", and I didn't have access to a computer or cell phone. Shoot, couldn't walk past the sidewalk ...literally. Sounds kinda petty writing this ....because, it is!
I wish for you a solid beginning and foundation on which to build your own Recovery path.
You are blessed with so much. All the best!
Bobbi

Soberwolf

Well done Muunray

OklaBH

Sobriety brought back what I lost and then some. Giving your kids a sober mom is beyond a great gift.

Where are they now?

Carbonized

Not to throw a damper on this but you should celebrate the fact that you are in a rehab center.

One year ago to this day i was homeless, sleeping outside near some railroad tracks and trying to figure out exactly what my next move was going to be since i knew things eventually had to get better after i adjusted fully to being sober.

I can't tell you how much i wished i had access to a decent rehab center or how envious i am of people here who do. Take full advantage of the place to get yourself together and press on.

Turtle82

Glad to hear a brighter future is on its way to you.

Rumbler

A festive detox was where my life began to turn around back in the late 90's. Don't remember it being much fun at the time, but I don't think I'd be around today if I wasn't there. Plus, at least you'll be fully present for Christmas (pardon the pun.)

strategery

Muunray, I am glad you are getting the help you need. I am thinking of you, friend. *hugs*

GracieLou

When I read the title to your thread I thought, yeah me too so I came hoping to hear some whining and complaining so I could at least feel like I was not alone and maybe even join the fun.

I got something I didn’t expect. I found some gratitude that I was ignoring and above all else, I am sober.

Muunray, Thanks for starting the thread, you and everyone that responded helped me today.

Dee74

Merry Christmas Muunray

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