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Old 02-14-2013, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by SoberFallon View Post
Lately I've been marinating in self-pity and negative thoughts.

In honor of Valentine's Day, I am giving myself the gift of wearing pants.....real pants. Not PJ pants and not sweatpants. Real pants. The kind with a zipper and a button. I'm even going to go all out and wear a belt. Woo hoo. Might even put on a bra and everything.....

I'm doing this because continual self-pity will lead me back to where I don't want to go - drinking.

Plus, I'm learning to love myself. And I'm worth it. So, if you've been wallowing as well, I urge you to get out of your comfy clothes today!!
SoberFallon love your post!! I to was kinda living in my pj pants and then a few weeks ago I'm like ugh!!! I hate the way I was feeling/looking...So everyday I been putting on cloths even if I'm not going anywhere,fix my hair, makeup,hoop earrings..lol..hoop earrings always makes me feel good paint my nails etc...I feel so much better then looking like a couch potao...lol...If I do wear something easy/comfortable I make sure it doesn't look to pathetic looking...So cheers to you girlie for putting on pants!
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