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Old 08-26-2013, 06:10 PM
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Life really sucks sometimes

and is really difficult. Things have come up in my life that are serious and for once not a consequence of my own bad choices. So what? I will lose sleep over it tonight. Perhaps tomorrow some of the issues may be resolved. Hopefully. I will keep praying for the strength to handle it all as a sober AND mature person. Despite the rocks that keep coming this week, I don't want to drink. Drinking won't help anything. I am a grown up now. Sober at that. And sober grown ups don't "hide" behind bottles. Kinda sucks to deal with life clear headed sometimes. There's no instant fix anymore. Kinda beautiful too. Even if I am a victim in some situations I certainly do not have to play the part of one. I got bigger rocks to throw back...in sobriety I am resourceful, clear headed and have the wherewithal to fix what I can and leave the rest to my higher power or some other appropriate venue. As long as I don't pick up the first drink things usually work out better than okay
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Old 08-26-2013, 06:12 PM
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Glad that you posted and excellent attitude! I hope that things work themselves out for you soon. You're right, drinking never helps!
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Old 08-26-2013, 06:14 PM
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Thank you ladyblue So funny but I JUST posted on your thread too lol
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Old 08-26-2013, 06:46 PM
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Good stuff!!! So far things have worked out just fine. Maybe not as I would have choose bit just fine none the less.
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Old 08-26-2013, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by quitforme79 View Post
...sober grown ups don't "hide" behind bottles. Kinda sucks to deal with life clear headed sometimes. There's no instant fix anymore.
Hey qfm.

What many of us have found is that our struggles during sobriety don't kill us, and that we're able to make better and more timely decisions on the bigger issues. And, as you've suggested, we sometimes eagerly anticipate engaging life's conflicts.
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Old 08-26-2013, 07:03 PM
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sorry you're having a rough week Quit - but remember we have your back

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Old 08-26-2013, 07:13 PM
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Sorry you are in rough waters.
Your post was like a lighthouse to me out in the fog.
Well said about pushing through adversity and not hiding behind a bottle.
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Old 08-26-2013, 09:32 PM
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Thinking of you Quit and sending you strong vibes of support and serenity.

Hang in there
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Old 08-26-2013, 10:21 PM
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Sometimes, it feels like my sobriety is the one thing going right in my head and life. At least we have control over that, yes?
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Old 08-27-2013, 05:10 AM
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Thanks guys you all rock!
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Old 08-27-2013, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by LadyBlue0527 View Post
Glad that you posted and excellent attitude! I hope that things work themselves out for you soon. You're right, drinking never helps!
Totally agree - awesome attitude to be able to have even in hard times.
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Old 08-27-2013, 05:27 AM
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Ps I hope things resolve soon for you
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Old 08-27-2013, 05:31 AM
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Awesome post, Quit. Thanks for sharing, and I hope your current challenges work out well.
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