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06-30-2009, 10:28 PM
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Yes, I miss bartenders updates too. No, I have no information but hope he's on vacation and will check back soon. Prolonged stress is so darn difficult I'm sorry to know it's going on for you...  I'm also proud to know you resisted drinking. Prayers help me immensley. I also found a daily journal useful somehow writing down my thoughts ease the pain. I do so hope your life smooths out soonest.  Have you looked into the SMART program? That might benefit you dealing with whatever. http://www.smartrecovery.org/
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06-30-2009, 11:06 PM
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I still check this thread almost every day. It was buried for a long time, no one was posting. I really felt connected to it, was doing well and then after 30 some days I got stupid and went out again. That was a month ago and I'm still struggling to make it back. One night I thought I could have a couple of beers, I wasn't even craving it, just thought it would be ok to have a couple. I should have over 60 days sober and don't have one because of that night. I haven't been able to make it past two days. I have had one day here and there and realize now that a whole month has went by and I have been drunk. Last week I was late for work twice, I normally show up for work 10 minutes early. I had to be called both times and woken up to make it to work at all. I'm still out there, want to make it back, I want to be sober, but have this thing in my head that keeps fighting against me, I make bad choices. I truly do want to be sober, I have a hard time changing over 30 years of bad habits. I know I can do it if I put my mind to it. I hope I don't discourage anyone on this post by writing what I have. If I had not drank that first beer I would not be living in the hell that I am. I want so much to make it back. Today I visited my first grandson. He was so sweet to hold. I don't want to be drunk anymore. But here I am too drunk to be writing and making any sense. A lot of you are doing great and it insprires me. I want to get to where you are. |
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06-30-2009, 11:48 PM
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| Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: edmonton, alberta
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Congrats to all my April classmates! I have 77 days sober. Still feel confident in my new path. It is inspiring to see some familiar names still here! 
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07-01-2009, 06:45 AM
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My situation is different. I know I can never drink safely again. Even though I could manage it OK in better times. So I have no illusions about alcohol. But I am in a stressful situation and will continue to be in it for at least a year (realistically, likely even longer) and I just don't know if I have it in me to care about my recovery, at times even survival. Yeah. But I haven't given up yet. | |
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07-01-2009, 07:03 AM
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Jane.... I started over so many times I actually lost count. Plese use whatever you can think of to jump start your sobriety. We are rooting for you...
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07-03-2009, 08:11 PM
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| To thine own self be true  Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York
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2 months, one week. Finding this weekend really hard for numerous reasons, but still not drinking. Happy 4th everyone.
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07-03-2009, 10:11 PM
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I'm in this class also and having a really hard night... Me and my husband got into an argument over corn (don't ask haha) and to me it seemed little but he still drinks adn I guess it was deeper to him then me and he has been gone with out contact for 3 hours. I have total abandonment issues and have just been here stressing and telling myself over and over NOT to drink or take pills. It's hard and I'm bummed about my hubby but is it sad that I am feeling good about the fact that I'm ot drinking? I'm hoping if I can make it through this night I can do more then I thought. But also I am stating to see my drinking down sides in my husband so that could be a painfull talk coming up.. We shall see how this plays out but I am honored to be in the class of April! Thanks to all of you for sharing.
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07-04-2009, 11:21 AM
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well I'm glad to say I made it through last night with out drinking so I'm proud of myself. I might have some bigger issues coming up but hopefully I can keep it going. Thanks to all of you this place is totally priceless!
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07-04-2009, 11:47 AM
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Thanks Ocean, you've been doing great yourself 
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07-04-2009, 01:16 PM
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Me? While my AA group was having our annual picnic celebrating both the 4th and our freedom from alcohol... I went down to hold a noon meeting for anyone not going. 10 of us had an interesting meeting on anger and resentments. Afterwards....2 came back to my place for lunch. I expect my day to continue to run smoothly.... hope you all have the same .. sober day is a blessings.
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07-04-2009, 02:03 PM
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| To thine own self be true Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York
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 Enjoy your 4th!
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07-04-2009, 02:41 PM
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07-04-2009, 02:56 PM
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07-04-2009, 08:41 PM
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Aw Shucks!  Thank you Sharing with y'all gives me immense pleasure. Old folks have lots of time ..it's super to feel needed. The saddest people I know live in self imposed isolation... Sooo......  .......
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07-05-2009, 09:15 AM
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Glad everyone is doing so great! I made it thru the 4th with a few really rough spots. Went to a pig roast at my nephew's. Left early evening before the drinking got heavy, but then battled with myself on the two hour drive home, knowing the liquor stores would still be open when I got back to town. I won that battle and went straight home. Then I found a cooler full of cold beer in my basement, my son was having a bonfire later after work. It was very tempting. I got through that one too and drove my dog to the fireworks instead of drinking his beer. When my son got home from work I had a long talk with him and made it clear that this is the last time he is bringing alcohol into my house. So today is day 5 and I'm feeling good and stronger for having made it through yesterdays temptations. I'm going to run some errands and if my son hasn't gotten up and taken care of his cooler that is sitting outside, when I get home if there is any beer left in it, I'll be watering the grass with it. |
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07-08-2009, 12:50 AM
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| Breath of fresh air.  Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas, TX
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Hey guys! Congrats to everyone for staying true to yourself. Reading what you guys have to share really is inspiration. Thank you! I got my ninety day chip on the 4th.  I purposely asked my boss to schedule me the closing shift so I wouldn't be tempted to go out. Of course I didn't have to - as soon as I got home there were a buncha drunks at my house cuz my parents threw a party. There were coolers and bottles and I was disheartened but made myself just go to bed. It was around midnight and I am usually up until 4 but I did it. It put me in a rut for a couple of days but I woke up today feeling much better. I'm looking into taking some meditation classes in my area - they are surprisingly cheap! Thank you again to everyone for the love and support, you guys rock! *hugs*
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