Bluesman1952

I started reading a lot about sobriety, and I also started playing more guitar which led me to think of a quote by Ringo Starr...." I quit because I got sick and tired of being sick and tired". Really quite simple...I know I have a long road ahead. I have done 90 days before and then I went back. At my age I CAN'T let that happen again, even if it means giving AA another try. Right now I am busy...cutting down trees on my land....I am loving life. I feel needed in my family and if I am not here they will suffer. That's what changed my good friend

Raider

So tell me, how did your day 1 go? I'm interested in your journey.

ScottFromWI

Glad to hear it. My family was a large part of my recovery ( and still is ) as well.

Bluesman1952

Day 1 was the camping night with my wife and granddaughter. It went extremely well. I made a cup of Chamomile tea before we went out and made sure I was well hydrated. I slept OK...not real well, but I got through the night fine with no feeling of withdrawal. Day 2 was a lot of panic attacks...I kept busy, worked out, played guitar, and just thought a lot about what I had done to myself and then it all came together...Long road ahead as I said

Bluesman1952

That's one thing I always had on my side was family....They understand. I never was violent or abusive, I was just hurting ME, but in turn I guess that hurts them too. Hopefully this is it and I go forward from here.

fini

so glad to hear you got that one day you so desperately wanted!
that day one and then some!

Weaver

Well done on day 1!

Now let's make it day 2, and 3 and 4 and 5!!!

Dee74

That's awesome bluesman

I thought of this song after reading your post



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Nuudawn

So very glad to see how you have pressed on....into day 3.
It's quite wonderful.

Bluesman1952

You don't know how many times I listen to, AND play along with this song!

Dee74

It was an educated guess
Glad you liked it

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