little things
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little things
day 10 is coming to an end, i am finally getting some hope and i can smile again. 10 short days ago i thought it was the end of me 
this is not a big milestone by any means, but i hope that something has "clicked" this time.
i was taking out the trash today and for the first time in ages there were no empty bottles, no clinging of devoured alcohol containers. this simple, little thought made me happy for the whole day. i didn't think i would ever feel happy again.
just a little checkpoint and reassurance for all those who struggle right now, that things will get better and easier. find something little, something positive to hang on to. brighter future is possible. i firmly believe this now.
i have no idea what the future will bring (nor do i want to think about relapses, temptations, setbacks, etc.)... just being content in this moment, right now is good enough.
this is not a big milestone by any means, but i hope that something has "clicked" this time.
i was taking out the trash today and for the first time in ages there were no empty bottles, no clinging of devoured alcohol containers. this simple, little thought made me happy for the whole day. i didn't think i would ever feel happy again.
just a little checkpoint and reassurance for all those who struggle right now, that things will get better and easier. find something little, something positive to hang on to. brighter future is possible. i firmly believe this now.
i have no idea what the future will bring (nor do i want to think about relapses, temptations, setbacks, etc.)... just being content in this moment, right now is good enough.
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My garbage was divided by half. LOL
Congratulations of the 10 days. That is huge.
All you can do is be happy in this moment...then the next, then the next...and before long moments, days and months have passed.
Congratulations of the 10 days. That is huge.
All you can do is be happy in this moment...then the next, then the next...and before long moments, days and months have passed.
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congrats on 10 days serious! Today is my 10 day too. Keep it up. I was really glad this morning that I made it to DOUBLE DIGITS! lol its the little things that excite me. 
One day, one hour one minute...at a time is all we can do Brother! Keep it up! 
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Serious,
reading your post reminds me of the two sturdy cans I used to have parked on the front porch for glass recycling last year.
doing my part and all
Glad all that madness is over.
Congrats on 10 days !!!!
reading your post reminds me of the two sturdy cans I used to have parked on the front porch for glass recycling last year.
doing my part and all
Glad all that madness is over.
Congrats on 10 days !!!!
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I like the topic of this post "Little Things" and wanted to add something. I've started a new morning routine with my puppy (she sleeps on my bed) - every morning I wake up and give her a little puppy massage for about 10 minutes. It's so darn cute - she lays there and stretches and grunts and and is in pure bliss.
It makes me laugh and starts each day with a little joy. I used to be hungover and having to drag myself out of bed to take her out as a duty wondering how I was going to make it through the day.
little things...
It makes me laugh and starts each day with a little joy. I used to be hungover and having to drag myself out of bed to take her out as a duty wondering how I was going to make it through the day.
little things...
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Bratnik--you are so right! There is so much room in life when there is no residual damage. I think about the term residual damage. That's a euphemism. I am shocked at hoe many euphemisms my little crowd has for "hangover."
Why not just feel good in the morning?
Why not just feel good in the morning?
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Originally Posted by serious 
this is not a big milestone by any means,
...but it is a big milestone.
Don't sell yourself short. Every. Single. Day. Sober is to be celebrated.
Kjell~
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