Hi All! Another long one as this thread just grows and grows!!!
Not sure about being the Matriarch of the thread SillyHuman and Olivia but I do like to touch base with everyone when I can!
Welcome to SR all the Newbies or those returning again
Dickensen,
Chickchick, Ironwoman, VirginiaWoof, and
Sandy (so sorry if I've missed anyone...) Stay close to SR .. It's a great forum..
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WhathaveIdone-- Please don't ever stay away.Come here and whinge and complain,moan and groan-and at least we can be there for you. We've all done it, and sometimes once we have it off our chest we feel so much better. You are never pathetic.. far from it.. I'm so glad that you're sober.. Well done on 1 week. I am glad to hear you're starting to feel a little better..
Thumpa- Hope you're feeling a bit better today. Just keep staying as positive as you can and get those sober days under your belt!! You deserve this for you.
Sunflower-- FIrstly I have to say that I think that you are a fabulous Mum. Trying to get sober is hard enough with Teens or no kids, but I really really admire anyone who can manage sobriety with young dependent Children. Please stop being so harsh on yourself. We all yell, scream, swear and have our little mummy meltdowns at times..That's just Motherhood(or Parenthood) I can relate to you cherishing the peace and quiet before the Family wake up...Isn't it just sacred!! Then BOOM! lol HAHA
I also live with the fear that the shame, embarrassment and sickness that I felt when using alcohol will become a distant memory and lead me to believe that I can drink again one day... Hopefully we can keep reminding each other just how ugly life is when we drink.. That's the beauty of this forum i think,. We don't need to do any of this alone. xx
LULU-- Well done on so many sober days. It's fantastic-keep it going as you're doing so amazing!!
I can't believe you have so many interviews lined up! Go YOU!!! You
deserve this so don't need luck but I will send lots of luck and love anyway!!! Keep us posted how you get on..
LoopyLou-- You've got this hun! 3 weeks is absolutely AMAZING. Way to go! You'll probably find that you just need lots and lots of water and I doubt that some extra rest would hurt either! We've spent so long filling our bodies full to the brim with so much fluid (of the wrong type of course)-it has to t ake it's toll. Take care of yourself and listen to your body. Let it heal.. It will get better xx
Struggling Jim Hope you are starting to feel better. Day 20 is such a great achievement already. One day at a time and don't forget you will always find support on these threads. Take care
OPTIMIST-- Almost a week!! YAY -- 5 days is fab!! I was so touched to read about your Grandson. It must have made this all feel worthwhile. I know for myself, I wasn't able to leave the house at all oonce I got in from work as I was already a drunken skunk!!! If we ran out of milk-the kids had to have toast for breakfast.. Now i'm dashing to the late night supermarket at all hours, just because i CAN!! haha Sad hey!! xxx
Strongbird-- Well done on Day 6! Sleep can make all the difference can't it? Don't overdo things right now.. Baby steps and small tasks until you feel like you can manage more. Hope you had a wonderful Sunday!
SillyHuman!! DOn't EVER apologise for neglecting us. Not possible anyway!!!! I feel your pain using a tablet. I've ditched the ipad and hijacked the kids computer for that same reason!!(You can imagine how impressed they are right now with me lol)
As long as you are doing ok and staying well hun. Please shout out if you're not....
I'm glad to hear you're doing lots of meetings and reading lots. I've been doing much the same..as many evening meetings as I can, and reading random bits and pieces here and there..nothing specific but educating myself all the same!
And yes girlie sobriety does rock!!! So do you!
Plenny- Hope you are feeling well today.. It really is difficult to keep up with this thread as it moves so damn fast. I reckon it's a good thing we are all so actively posting!! I'm always so afraid I've missed out on acknowledging someone -That would be awful, although never intentional.
Having 17 sober days is so so great! I'm a couple of days behind me so make sure you never let me catch up to you!! I can't wait to hear what you are going to spend your wine-o-bank on... Make sure you really treat yourself... You certainly deserve it.
GYPSY YAY for double digits!!! ALmost 2 weeks. Keep on going! When I reached 2 weeks, something in my head really shifted. It's till tough but nowhere like it was.. I'm now day 15 and excited about life again!!
Rally--- Well done on getting to day 11. The first 10 days for me were the hardest. They were actually hell! Glad to hear that you got yourself through yesterday. It's so hard when w are feeling so lousy to pull ourselves back out again.
You have to make a big decision about socialising with your friends. It has to be your choice for the right reasons for you. Personally I wouldn't be able to be around my friends who were drinking alcohol just yet. I thinkit could unhinge me completely or just unsettle me that little bit in a way that it could affect my sobriety. Whatever decision you make stay strong and stay safe. You've come so far already.. You're doing so amazing! We are always here if you need some support or a friendly ear. x
Illi- 30 Days is awesome. I can't wait until I reach that milestone again. Our AV is sneaky and can really take over if we don't reach out or keep it in check. SR is a great place to ask for help when you're feeling tempted. We are all on a similar path to a better life. Even just a small delay to read a few posts from others or post yourself can save you relapsing. Stick close to us, we are here with you. I'm still fighting a daily battle after many previous relapses.. I can honestly say that Soberrecovery has been the best thing to happen to me in years. It's a raw and emotional journey and a very long process... If only we had a magic wand hey?
Thinking of you and sending you strength x
SoberinSyracuse- CONGRATULATIONS on 2 weeks!! Super proud of you. There's no luck about it either... You've done all the hard work... x
Tigerlili-- Sorry irrelevent but i just love this username!!!! lol- Anyway Well done on 1 week. Fantastic work!! Keep on coming back x
Shantilove-- 21 days is huge!!! Great job x x
Bandicoot--- Night night and sweet dreams! Seems strange as it's only 6.15pm here!! Hope you're well and enjoying another sober night
Mish-- How are you going honey? Go to that meeting!! I'm also in a small-ish city. It's always concerning that someone might walk in who we recognise. No-one visits AA for the fun of it though so if anyone you know is there-they are there for the same reasons that you are!!! My local baker goes to a couple of my meetings and we just say a casual Hi to each other when I buy my bread!!! Keep going hun,.AA is really helping me combined with SR of course. Sending love xx
Venus- Haven't seen you.. Hope you're feeling better babe. Thinking about you xxxxxx
Lisa- Hope you have a great Australia Day tomorrow. Just keep your guard up at all times!! (or else!!)
I've decided to stay home for the first Aus day that I can remember. Not feeling strong enough just yet. Usually spend it out on my Parents boat with the kids and boxes of champagne!! Might get the blow up pool out instead haha!!! Let me know how your day goes..
Sorry I've taken up 100 pages with my posts!! Just want everyone to know i am thinking of you all and am so honoured to be on the same journey as all of you
Once again- I am soooo sorry if i missed anyone.. x x
Nicola