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07-13-2008, 02:58 PM
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| Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: scotland
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hi everyone, i'm new here thought i would pop by and say hello i spose i should tell you a bit about myself i am 36 next month married to a wonderful man that just so happens to like to drink...we have a 17 year old son who is hopefully going to uni this year (if he gets the exam results he needs) and i work in two jobs ... i decided to give up alcohol in april this year i think it was Gordon Brown that tipped me over the edge ...i remember saying for years whenever the budget was done and the price of cigarettes went up "what exactly is the limit for these people when do they say no more" this year i went to the local shop and bought a bottle of pernod it had went up by quite a bit i was huffing and puffing about the price but thought i know i will just drink something else the next week i went back to the shop and bought a bottle of irish mist this too had went up and i remember thinking to myself " well what is your limit youve said for years that you wouldnt smoke you wouldnt give them the money for it so are you any different now with drink ...that was the last time i drank ...i dont know if i had/have a problem or not what i do know is that i wont drink again i am done with it...after i gave up drinking i was given the allen carr book on alcohol this if anything made me realise i was doing the right thing .... anyway i have rambled enough just wanted to say hi really |
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07-13-2008, 03:09 PM
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Hi, I'm glad you found us!
__________________  And I dont know what the future is holding in store I dont know where Im going, Im not sure where I've been There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me My life is worth the living, I dont need to see the end. John Denver |
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07-13-2008, 03:22 PM
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i thought this was the newcomers lol ...oh i will learn eventually i'm sure to the person that sent me the p.m thanks very much for it sorry i couldnt reply i have to have 5 posts or something before i can send apm ...thank you though for your thoughts ... i honestly didnt mean to sound blah-zey about giving up as i said i dont know if i had/have a problem or not i think i am more wanting to stay on top of my situation if that makes any sense |
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07-13-2008, 03:25 PM
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You are more than welcome to post in the Women's forum and this is a great place to start. This is where I first posted when I came here. It felt safe.
__________________ And I dont know what the future is holding in store I dont know where Im going, Im not sure where I've been There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me My life is worth the living, I dont need to see the end. John Denver |
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07-14-2008, 09:19 AM
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HI White Whale TAO I am glad you are here, sharing your sobriety with us. When I read your logical rationale and ability to quit drinking I felt envious for a moment, that I wish I'd been able to do that. I mean, think my way through to sobriety. I am impressed by your discipline. Part of my sober journey includes a little less logical thinking, zero discipline in the beginning, and quite a bit more time on the merry-go-round of denial. I'd quit for a week, then tell myself that, since I could quit, that I deserved or could manage (alternating head trips) drinking again....and off I'd go. To the races! Its been nearly 3 years sober now for me, and I am working the program of AA. It seems to be just perfect for me. I am really glad you are finding a good way for yourself, too! Onward~~~
__________________ i close my eyes and see clearly i stop trying to listen and hear truth i am silent and my heart sings i seek no contact and find union i am still and move forward i am gentle and need no strength i am humble and remain whole (ancient taoist meditation) |
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07-17-2008, 03:46 PM
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well to be honest i really feel kinda annoyed at the moment i was in another chat forum and the people were so judgemental it seems that because i am not suffering enough i must be a fake ...because i dont think the same way others do i must be a fake ...and i am wrong ...wow i always suspected the A.A and Al-Anon wasnt for me but now i know ...good job not everyone is the same
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07-18-2008, 07:31 AM
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| Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arvada Colorado
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I found this and many other poems at a site enjoy today for it is all we have.. Hold on tight when the going gets rough Recovery is such a fragile thing. As my life changes, As I grow emotionally and spiritually, I get things, I get friends, I work steps and learn to live life. But still I need to hold on to my recovery as tight as I can One day, I have a strong grip, I am so happy, I say my prayers, with so much thanks for so many things. Then, the next day I wake up and Somehow I am barely hanging on, I feel scared and alone. I say my prayers and say "Thank you God that I didn't use today" It seems today that's all I have. But, at least, I have that. This too shall pass, I know it, I have heard it before, I have seen it happen, In my life and in others. But, today, I hold onto my recovery with all my strength. Days like these make me realize, how precious and how fragile Recovery actually is! "We keep what we have only with vigilance….." |
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07-19-2008, 06:10 PM
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thanks ...that was a lovely poem will write it out and keep it on the fridge thankyou ...well i have had a nice few days had a friend over she brought two bottles of red i had already explained i didnt drink anymore and that i would pick her up and drop her off ...she poured her drink and offered me a glass i reminded her i wasnt drinking anymore she replied what no even a sip so i explained no thanks for the offer but i didnt feel i needed or wanted a drink but i didnt mind her having one ...once that was dealt with we had a lovely evening her and my hubby are like two peas in a pod they are so alike and get on so well so the two of them were drunk and quite funny ...my hubby has a serious drink problem and sometimes wants to stop sometimes doesnt want to but it has to be in his time and on his terms ...in the mean time i got to laugh with the two of them and had a great night
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