http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/blogs/heavyj/ Online Support Groups for Addicts, Alcoholics and their Family, Friends and Loved Ones. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:32:58 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/blogs/heavyj/ http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/blogs/heavyj/971-thinking-outloud.html Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:31:29 GMT Everythime i start to write about my drinking and recovery I expect myself to write something very profound. I search inside for the "Ah ha" moments that make quitting easier. At first there are several moments, some that slap you right in the face, The first time I went to a bar and drove home sober, the first morning I woke up feeling great. Some of the moments are less obvious. Noticing that I am spending more time with the kids and actually parenting rather than baby sitting. Realizing that I can just live each day without worrying about a drink. Realizing that I can quickly squash that sudden urge for a cocktail. Once you decide to win, you can win. Last but not least realizing how far a little encouragement from strangers can take you.

Heavy ]]> HeavyJ http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/blogs/heavyj/971-thinking-outloud.html http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/blogs/heavyj/964-my-first-blog.html Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:14:41 GMT Here's some thoughts I've had since joining SR

• What wonderful support and inspiration I've found here.

• I wonder if people are getting tired of my positive posts. I have a hard time too, I just choose to see the lighter side of things.

• I can Lick this alcohol thing, some of my new friends are struggling with much tougher addictions and situations

• I like reading the posts/responses from someone who has significant sober time under their belt

• I hope people who are coming back after falling see their consequenses. There is a lot of forgiveness here. Don't get me wrong, I love the forgiveness, I just hope we see the consequenses of our actions.

• I do actually think this is working for me. I've had some bad temptations, and I have not givin in to them!

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