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Old 04-26-2008, 09:37 PM   #326 (permalink)
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ON day 15... 20 meetings later...
And feeling awful...
Sticking to it...
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Old 04-26-2008, 11:24 PM   #327 (permalink)
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Today I have 29 days sober!!!
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Old 04-27-2008, 03:13 AM   #328 (permalink)
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Go Least!! Awesome work, friend.

Super--that sounds so hard. I'm sorry you have to have that temptation when you're still having cravings. I'm sending you courage with this post. Do you a meeting or support group you can turn to? Is your husband just totally clueless? Sounds like it .... I know mine can be half the time, but I also know he loves me and he's doing the best he can. I'm lucky, though. He never drinks around me.

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thanks jana,
Clueless? yes!!
I think he really believes because ive done a month- its all over for me and ill never crave drink/want to drink again....... if only it were that simple.
Ah well i didnt fall off this wagon, and i now am proud to say i have 30 days......heres to the next 30.....( raises pint of water...)
well done to everyone else. weve survived another weekend
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Old 04-27-2008, 09:06 AM   #329 (permalink)
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If my math is right...

Congrats to Scaredykat Barb on reaching triple digit days! 100 days Wooooooo!

(I just remember because you're a day ahead of me)
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Old 04-27-2008, 09:56 AM   #330 (permalink)
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ON day 15... 20 meetings later...
And feeling awful...
Sticking to it...
Congrats to s fellow Canuck 21 and counting for me.!
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Old 04-27-2008, 12:42 PM   #331 (permalink)
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Congrats to Scaredykat Barb on reaching triple digit days! 100 days Wooooooo!

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Old 04-28-2008, 06:02 AM   #332 (permalink)
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Today is Day 30 for me!

Not much else to report, things are pretty manageable quit wise. No big tests this time around but I will stay alert. Trying to stick with with the plan everyday, don't drink, don't smoke, get some exercise, eat right, go to a meeting. Not perfect, but alcohol free and getting better.

I hope everyone is dong well.

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Old 04-28-2008, 06:57 AM   #333 (permalink)
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Thru the grace of God and the strength He's given me I now have 30 days sober. I will keep building my sober days, one day at a time.
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Old 04-28-2008, 08:25 AM   #334 (permalink)
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courage and faith

Conez--do you have a spiritual practice or community? Or a recovery support group? What worked for me was reconnecting to my spirituality and going to AA, even though I really didn't like AA at first. Ironically, I now love AA and have some terrific friends and mentors. As I was told, if you don't have a spiritual practice, find someone who does and borrow theirs. Even if you're not sure it's for you, just talking with someone who is sympathetic and spiritually connected is a huge help.

Keep posting and let us know how you're doing--

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Old 04-29-2008, 05:37 AM   #335 (permalink)
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31 sober days today. I have been going thru some hard times here, emotional and otherwise, but did not/will not drink over it. I refuse to start back at square one. I will keep going, one day at a time.

I cannot adequately express my gratitude for all the support I get here. THank you all!!
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Old 04-29-2008, 06:16 AM   #336 (permalink)
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32 days here for me.....
Its been a hard journey so far but thanks to everyone here and AA one ive not had to travel alone.......
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Old 04-30-2008, 06:39 AM   #337 (permalink)
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The support I've gotten from everyone here has been such a great help. Now I've got 32 days sober!
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Old 04-30-2008, 09:15 AM   #338 (permalink)
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Today makes 32, it has been a while since I managed this long with out a drink. It was something of a struggle for a time yesterday, passing that 30 day mark starts the "I don't really have a problem" voice I guess. Anyway some food, exercise, a meeting and it was silenced.

I hope everyone is having a good day.

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Old 04-30-2008, 09:40 AM   #339 (permalink)
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Day 23 for me. Things are pretty tough. My girlfriend and I are probably going to end up moving out, not an official breakup. We've been together and living with each other for over 6 years. I think I'm finally facing the issues with a sense of clarity. It is very difficult, but I won't drink.
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Old 04-30-2008, 10:10 AM   #340 (permalink)
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Congratulations, everyone! Lots of success to draw upon, regardless where in recovery one is. Thanks!

Steam, careful. Recovery brings with it so much stuff. The "clarity" can be overwhelming. We are not used to it. We feel enregized and strong. Doesn't mean we are always sane.

That said, I may be facing something similar. I don't like it, but have to face it. I am frankly amazed that such stress evokes no need to medicate. If anything, it is making me more grateful for my sobriety.

Peace to all here...

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Congratulations, everyone! Lots of success to draw upon, regardless where in recovery one is. Thanks!

Steam, careful. Recovery brings with it so much stuff. The "clarity" can be overwhelming. We are not used to it. We feel enregized and strong. Doesn't mean we are always sane.

That said, I may be facing something similar. I don't like it, but have to face it. I am frankly amazed that such stress evokes no need to medicate. If anything, it is making me more grateful for my sobriety.

Peace to all here...

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Thanks Warren, it was something we've been discussing for a while. It's not meant out of spite, we agree it would be a healthy change. I agree, sort of, I guess. You could say I am very ambivalent, one thing I am becoming clear of is that I don't know or have that strong of an identity or direction. I can see good and bad in a lot things, my career, my relationship. But, I cannot say exactly what it is that I want, I just hope that I am not making a grave mistake. I do want a fresh start though as well. It's just a difficult time, and it happens to coincide with this time of early sobriety, so I'll just have to do the best I can.
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