13 Days
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Join Date: Aug 2012
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13 Days
I'm finally feeling better today. The first 11 days were so rough. Last time I quit, it was NOTHING like this. Shaky, exhausted, un-motivated, stomach aches, nausea.
But last night, I desired to cook a home cooked meal. And I did. And it was delicious. One daughter set the table, another helped get dinner made w/ me. Another daughter helped me make dessert. We sat down at the dining room table and just had a nice normal evening.
Today, I got some work done, ran errands, and started dinner again.
Right now, life feels normal. It's not exciting in any way. I am more of a homebody than I ever realized. I'm more okay with being alone with myself. I ordered "Under the Influence" and look forward to learning more about myself.
I'm not completely there yet. But this time, I surrendered. I truly surrendered and I can say I can see myself living life sober. It no longer seems so huge, so overwhelming.
I'm so not 100% yet. But I'm enjoying being on the upside of things.
But last night, I desired to cook a home cooked meal. And I did. And it was delicious. One daughter set the table, another helped get dinner made w/ me. Another daughter helped me make dessert. We sat down at the dining room table and just had a nice normal evening.
Today, I got some work done, ran errands, and started dinner again.
Right now, life feels normal. It's not exciting in any way. I am more of a homebody than I ever realized. I'm more okay with being alone with myself. I ordered "Under the Influence" and look forward to learning more about myself.
I'm not completely there yet. But this time, I surrendered. I truly surrendered and I can say I can see myself living life sober. It no longer seems so huge, so overwhelming.
I'm so not 100% yet. But I'm enjoying being on the upside of things.
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Congrats on your 13 days. That's wonderful.
I felt a weight off my shoulders when I finally surrendered. I tried to control my drinking at the end, and it never worked.
Your evening sounds wonderful. I find I am much happier with simple evenings and events. The party animal in me was driven by alcohol. It was definitely not my real personality.
I felt a weight off my shoulders when I finally surrendered. I tried to control my drinking at the end, and it never worked.
Your evening sounds wonderful. I find I am much happier with simple evenings and events. The party animal in me was driven by alcohol. It was definitely not my real personality.
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Join Date: Aug 2012
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Thank you everyone.
Pipparina, you are so right. I'm finding that I enjoy nice evenings at home and rarely miss "wild" nights out.
And in a year (LOL), I can find a nice sober fella to share it with. ha
Pipparina, you are so right. I'm finding that I enjoy nice evenings at home and rarely miss "wild" nights out.
And in a year (LOL), I can find a nice sober fella to share it with. ha
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Missy, we (wife and I) read 6-8 daily readings that have served us well for over 20 yrs.
If you are interested in titles you are welcome to PM me.
All the best.
Bob R
If you are interested in titles you are welcome to PM me.
All the best.
Bob R
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mississippi
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Glad you're feeling better....
There's something to be said about "normal," just being content to find joy in the little things now and then. It's different than the drama of drinking, but SO much more satisfying in the long run.
Congrats on 13 days - you're well on your way!
There's something to be said about "normal," just being content to find joy in the little things now and then. It's different than the drama of drinking, but SO much more satisfying in the long run.
Congrats on 13 days - you're well on your way!
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