sarahlou87

I've only been to 3 meetings so far and they've been wonderful. I've made some great contacts who I've been texting with daily. But what's amazing me, and perhaps it's not possible, but I'm learning things already. Things are clicking. I know I have a huge way to go, of course, but I'm even beginning to implement some things I've learnt. I feel a strange sense of peace even after 3 meetings. Is this possible?

aasharon90

Embrace those wonderful feelings and
those baby steps of achievements and
accomplishments. Your journey living
a life in recovery is just beginning as
you gain experiences, strengths and hopes
each day you remain sober.

SoberLeigh

Very lovely post, sarahlou.

Yes, with an open mind anything is possible.

Jambo1979

Keep close and keep doing what your doing....Yes its possible, its real and it is meant to be!
If things are falling into place just let them and keep the open mind that you have right now.....take things slowly and it will all fall into place.......an older friend of mine once told me.....
'learning to live sober is like learning a new language, it wont happen overnight, but if you learn little by little through time, it will work!'
much love to you, your post is a breath of fresh air

sarahlou87

Thanks guys. I was about to eat a big bag of crisps (chips) but then I caught myself, probably trying to change how I felt about myself by eating. I don't need to do that. So I put them down and went about my evening.

PurpleKnight

From the first day I arrived here on SR, I began to learn from other people, things I hadn't even thought about, new perspectives, new techniques, my horizons were expanded!!

Sobriety is a learning curve but there are others that have been making it happen long before us, so soak it all up and apply some of it to your own plan/life!!

Great stuff Sarahlou!!

Jambo1979

Well done you!!
Crisps? Are you in the UK aswel?

sarahlou87

Yep, I'm a Brit too.

Jambo1979

Yaaaaaayyyy im in Dumfries, Scotland.....great to meet you

sarahlou87

Ok so I gave in on the crisps... not good but I'm not perfect. At least I didn't pick up a drink. As they say, I can't solve my life's problems in one day.

biminiblue

Progress, not perfection.

Crisps in my house would be eaten, as well. I choose my battles.

PurpleKnight

This time last week I demolished a bag of Tangy Cheese Doritos, a big bag, watching the Super Bowl!!

One step at a time Sarahlou!!

FeenixxRising

It's entirely natural for people to feel at peace after making decisions and partaking in activities that are beneficial to one's self. Try not to over think it; instead, enjoy the moment and keep making those decisions and participating in those activities that give you strength and pride in yourself.

Belgian

Since you started going to meetings.... there is something inside you that wants to clean up your act so if you feel like things are clicking I say run with it and keep the momentum up as long as you can.

sugarbear1

why ask when this is what you are experiencing? You are living proof that it IS possible!

MIRecovery

Not only possible, it is probable. Many find that for the first time in their life they belong. That these people understand you and have a solution.

markz

What things have you learned with 3 meetings in the bag.
Congrats on attending meetings!

Creekryder

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sarahlou87

I've begun to learn I can only change how I react. I can't change other people. I've learnt to try and keep things in the here and now. And I'm finding it easier to believe in a higher power.

awuh1

You're miles ahead I where I was with the number of meeting you have. There is much wisdom in the rooms. Grab all you can.

I enjoy your posts. You're open to new information and shows you have an open mind. I wish I could have developed that a little sooner. Please post as much as you wish. It helps many of us to remember where we came from.

The dreams are very normal in the beginning. Nothing to worry about.