Typing Outloud
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Typing Outloud
Posted Yesterday in Blogs at 03:31 PM by HeavyJ
Everythime I start to write about my drinking and recovery I expect myself to write something very profound. I search inside for the "Ah ha" moments that make quitting easier. At first there are several moments, some that slap you right in the face, The first time I went to a bar and drove home sober, the first morning I woke up feeling great. Some of the moments are less obvious. Noticing that I am spending more time with the kids and actually parenting rather than baby sitting. Realizing that I can just live each day without worrying about a drink. Realizing that I can quickly squash that sudden urge for a cocktail. Once you decide to win, you can win. Last but not least realizing how far a little encouragement from strangers can take you.
Heavy
Everythime I start to write about my drinking and recovery I expect myself to write something very profound. I search inside for the "Ah ha" moments that make quitting easier. At first there are several moments, some that slap you right in the face, The first time I went to a bar and drove home sober, the first morning I woke up feeling great. Some of the moments are less obvious. Noticing that I am spending more time with the kids and actually parenting rather than baby sitting. Realizing that I can just live each day without worrying about a drink. Realizing that I can quickly squash that sudden urge for a cocktail. Once you decide to win, you can win. Last but not least realizing how far a little encouragement from strangers can take you.
Heavy
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I've often equated it with trying to explain childbirth to someone who's never gone through it. No one can understand an alcoholic like another alcoholic...I don't care how many books they read or seminars they attend...active or recovering, you gotta "be there" to appreciate the feelings.
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There were so many ah ha moments at first! The overwhelming moments of sheer joy that took me by surprise!
Thank you for reminding me about the not so obvious ones.
They accumulate as each sober day passes~ They are important too!
Liberty~
Thank you for reminding me about the not so obvious ones.
They accumulate as each sober day passes~ They are important too!
Liberty~
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Keep doing it Heavy! I'm only on day 4 but I see the green grass on the other side. I want to live there though and not relapse anymore.
Stay strong and be there for the ones that love you the most!
Bruce
Stay strong and be there for the ones that love you the most!
Bruce
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