may i have support? i'm so exhausted.
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what Ann says is so true.. hold tight kiddo you can do this I know it.. why cause I made it. thro Hell Black Water and terrible nights.. blog. get a book and write . have my hubby doing that he has 4 of them full now .. and on to number 5.. it helps to empty his mind and soul and give him balance and reduce the stress on the house.. love and so many prayers ardy
Originally Posted by Anna 
I completely understand how recovery becomes overwhelming at times and it's okay to just relax a little. And, like you I was my own worst enemy and constantly attacked myself. Have faith that you will be able to break this habit. I found a Gratitude Journal helped immensely. At first it was hard to find a few things to be grateful for each day, but before long you find yourself looking for good things to be able to put in the journal. I also found that I had to break up the day in small chunks at first because if I promised myself I would make only kind comments to me all day, I would fail. Try taking an hour at a time to start and if negative thoughts pop up in your mind, just let them go and get back to thinking of something positive.
If people in your life are attacking you, well, the answer is simple, though not always easy. I had to get rid of a few people in my life who were toxic to me. Make sure you surround yourself with people you love and who love you.
If people in your life are attacking you, well, the answer is simple, though not always easy. I had to get rid of a few people in my life who were toxic to me. Make sure you surround yourself with people you love and who love you.
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Originally Posted by Bekindalways
Chardis, I'm a chronic depressive and was reading way too much news (99% bad). This didn't help my condition so I went looking for good news. I found you all. Now you are part of the good news I read everyday. That you just show up helps me. I try to show up for my life whatever it is everyday.
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Chardis hope you are staying sober. I give myself extra points (Just my way of thinking) on bad days.
I'm having something of a bad day myself. It is a super cold day. I tried to snowblow the drive but a sheer pin broke in the snowblower. I'm getting irritated with my elderly parents who I care for; they are actually amazing for their age and I get frustrated with myself for being impatient.
In the spirit of changing what I can, I'm off to eat a carrot, drink some water and clean the bathroom screen. (Okay . . . so my actions are not exactly heroic but I'm doing what I can!). It helps so much to have you all doing what you can!
I'm having something of a bad day myself. It is a super cold day. I tried to snowblow the drive but a sheer pin broke in the snowblower. I'm getting irritated with my elderly parents who I care for; they are actually amazing for their age and I get frustrated with myself for being impatient.
In the spirit of changing what I can, I'm off to eat a carrot, drink some water and clean the bathroom screen. (Okay . . . so my actions are not exactly heroic but I'm doing what I can!). It helps so much to have you all doing what you can!
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Hi chardis,
Soberwolf frequently posts interesting an appropriate news articles in the 'news' section of SR. After reading a recent article, I came across the link below about trauma and step 4 - and thought of you.
A Trauma-Informed Interpretation of AA's Step Four
While I have not undertaken the 12 steps, I have experienced trauma and have worked through various stages at various times with the help of therapists and psychiatrists.
Please go easy with yourself and continue to seek support wherever it is available...especially with your SR friends.
Soberwolf frequently posts interesting an appropriate news articles in the 'news' section of SR. After reading a recent article, I came across the link below about trauma and step 4 - and thought of you.
A Trauma-Informed Interpretation of AA's Step Four
While I have not undertaken the 12 steps, I have experienced trauma and have worked through various stages at various times with the help of therapists and psychiatrists.
Please go easy with yourself and continue to seek support wherever it is available...especially with your SR friends.
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Originally Posted by Verte
Hi chardis,
Soberwolf frequently posts interesting an appropriate news articles in the 'news' section of SR. After reading a recent article, I came across the link below about trauma and step 4 - and thought of you.
A Trauma-Informed Interpretation of AA's Step Four
While I have not undertaken the 12 steps, I have experienced trauma and have worked through various stages at various times with the help of therapists and psychiatrists.
Please go easy with yourself and continue to seek support wherever it is available...especially with your SR friends.
Soberwolf frequently posts interesting an appropriate news articles in the 'news' section of SR. After reading a recent article, I came across the link below about trauma and step 4 - and thought of you.
A Trauma-Informed Interpretation of AA's Step Four
While I have not undertaken the 12 steps, I have experienced trauma and have worked through various stages at various times with the help of therapists and psychiatrists.
Please go easy with yourself and continue to seek support wherever it is available...especially with your SR friends.
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Originally Posted by chardis
What is love anyway between two people who are soulmates?
Six million dollar question: What is soul-mate love?"
Trying to correctly answer those two questions I think is maybe a lifelong journey for all of us.
So, in thinking about the soul and the way the soul "mates".... may help a little in finding an answer. And, there could be more than one answer.
People have been philosophizing about love and its various aspects for so long....and yet, each person I think has a unique concept of what they feel love is.
I think we form "soul--mate" types of relationships not on purpose and I also think it cannot be denied, once one knows it is of a 'truth'. People TRY to deny it; Lord knows I sure have. But, here's another thought:
Perhaps it is that a soul-mate type of relationship doesn't go away...Why? Perhaps because the soul is eternal.
I don't really know...
.........there is a lot we don't even know about the soul because we cannot see it with our eyes, touch is with our finger, listen to it with our ears.
Some say the greatest passion is silence....and you can hear things in stillness.
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