Marjoram

Continue to absorb knowledge and advice like a sponge. There are things to not dabble in this early in sobriety, so I'm trying to steer clear until I've been to AA, and find that added support I know I need. Should find a group next week when my friend returns from a long weekend trip.

But, day 6 was successful, and tomorrow will be day 7.

Thank you SR - you sure make a difference in my life.

Good night.

deeker

SouthernBe11e

Congrats, Marjoram!! 7 days is AWESOME!!

Marjoram

Thanks, Deeker. Since recognizing my problem back in 2011 and joining here in 2012, this is the first time, I really feel like the pieces of the puzzle are coming together and everything is making more sense. Doesn't mean I know it all. Just means I know what I need to do next, versus before I would not take it to the next level. This past week has been a blessing.

So, for those that are new here, and get so frustrated. You can see by so many here, that most of the time, this takes exactly that....time. That's why taking the wisdom here and putting it into practice is so important. I have not given up in the past three years, and it's paying off day by day right now.

I know it's only day 7 and I know to take it one day at a time, but I also know that sometimes hearing the truth from others can hurt (hard love), and can cause us to go into denial and back to our old ways. Please don't ever take what people say here as being harsh, sometimes black and white can look so abrupt, but if you saw the person on the other end of the website, sitting at their computer or on their smartphone, or whatever...you would probably see the compassion in their eyes, and sometimes even the pain, knowing they can't fix it, but hoping they can help make it better by just sharing their experience.

Marjoram

Thanks SouthernBe11e - it feels really good. Alcohol actually does the complete opposite that we think it does - it makes us feel worse. If alcohol did make us feel good, we wouldn't be here reaching out for help.

BarbieKen

Marjoram, I found this site after rehab. Just searched around the Internet and here was SR....just waiting for me. It took a few months for me to officially say "Hi". Deek was putting together the 24 Hour Sign Up thread at the time. I really liked the idea of being responsible for my daily sobriety. AA has been part of my recovery since the beginning. I hope you be patient and go to several meetings. I found one that I've called my HOme Group for over a year. But, I also attend other types of meetings as well. Study Groups etc. Again, Congrats on 7 days!! . Bobbi

FeelingGreat

Well done Marjoram, it's wonderful when suddenly everything clicks into place. You sound very strong, and staying around SR and helping others will reinforce that.

Marjoram

If I could make a living off of volunteering, I surely would!

The simplest things in life can give you the most happiness. It's so sad that we all have made it so complicated with our addictions.

Am I nervous - you bet? Who wouldn't be? But, I've definitely come to the realization that it's time to plant myself amongst the vast garden of support available. AA, SR, close family or friends or both, reading books, etc. It is at that time, I will thrive and grow. I'm looking forward to it.

FeenixxRising

Well done on 7 days. Work hard to achieve another week.

KateL

That's fantastic hun xxx

Dee74

Congrats on your week Marjoram

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Marjoram

This is a good day - I will be sure to pray for everyone here that is struggling that they can find a path that works for them. I will pray for all of us that we continue the path we are on, and continue to learn and share to help ourselves and help others through this journey. Love to everyone here!

Laura567

Well done! I will be there in one week I hope!

SoberLeigh

Well done, marjoram!!!!

PamperingMe

Yeahhhh!!!!!

LadyinBC

Whoo hoo on 7 days! Your positive attitude will take you far. Congrats.

Opivotal

Congratulations on one week Marjoram!