Alcohol flashbacks?
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Alcohol flashbacks?
I have been dwelling a lot on all the pain alcohol brought to my life. Almost like feeling the pain again for a moment. It is accompanied by a pang of guilt. I think, "Why did I do that to myself for so long? What a waste." I should have quit earlier.
I can write my signature because my hands are steady. I don't have to hide flasks in my pocket. I don't have to excuse myself to the bathroom to take a guzzle. The little things are really nice. You have to be grateful for the little things. I'm 3 months.
I can write my signature because my hands are steady. I don't have to hide flasks in my pocket. I don't have to excuse myself to the bathroom to take a guzzle. The little things are really nice. You have to be grateful for the little things. I'm 3 months.
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
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Well done on your sober time...
Many of us find writing a gratitude list daily very useful...
Here is the link to an active Gratitude Forum if you wish to join in there
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/gratitude-list/
Many of us find writing a gratitude list daily very useful...
Here is the link to an active Gratitude Forum if you wish to join in there
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/gratitude-list/
Last edited by CarolD; 10-02-2011 at 10:53 PM. Reason: Link added
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Be gentle on yourself ABC. The past cannot be changed. Admit your faults and make amends where you can. Today is where we can make a difference for ourselves and others.
I think we should have all quit earlier- but it is an addiction and they are notoriously difficult to shake. It has been hard enough this time !!! If it were easy to quit SR would not exist.
I think we should have all quit earlier- but it is an addiction and they are notoriously difficult to shake. It has been hard enough this time !!! If it were easy to quit SR would not exist.
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Well, I find one of the good things about having all these crappy experiences as a result of your drinking is that once you come out the other side, you find immense gratitude for the small things that often "regular" people take for granted.
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My sponsor says "when you figure out how to change the past, let me know." lol
Seriously, my past is what it is, just a part of my journey through life (in my experience, almost everyone has a tough past of some sort).
Each day is a clean slate, I can make it a good one...or not.
Only one life to live!
Seriously, my past is what it is, just a part of my journey through life (in my experience, almost everyone has a tough past of some sort).
Each day is a clean slate, I can make it a good one...or not.
Only one life to live!
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