The dog had to go
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The dog had to go
Strange title for a sobriety thread but let me explain.
4am and I think I hear something but just roll back over. Nope, I hear something and am pretty sure it's a dog whining. I climb out of bed, make my way to the kitchen, and this part is significant, my head isn't swimming, it isn't pounding, it's actually really clear, though still waking up. Get to the kitchen and sure enough there's one of my adorable mutts at the back door looking to go potty. Throw on the coat and take my dogs outside. And let me tell you, she had to GO!
Had I drank last night I would have either never heard that little whine or I would have felt so bad I would have tried to ignore it and make the poor little dog suffer since I couldn't get out of bed.
Can't go back to sleep now, but that's ok. I'll spend some extra time with the dogs before the family starts waking up.
I will not drink today.
4am and I think I hear something but just roll back over. Nope, I hear something and am pretty sure it's a dog whining. I climb out of bed, make my way to the kitchen, and this part is significant, my head isn't swimming, it isn't pounding, it's actually really clear, though still waking up. Get to the kitchen and sure enough there's one of my adorable mutts at the back door looking to go potty. Throw on the coat and take my dogs outside. And let me tell you, she had to GO!
Had I drank last night I would have either never heard that little whine or I would have felt so bad I would have tried to ignore it and make the poor little dog suffer since I couldn't get out of bed.
Can't go back to sleep now, but that's ok. I'll spend some extra time with the dogs before the family starts waking up.
I will not drink today.
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I used to think my pets changed once I got sober. They seemed to be more aware of me. They wanted snuggled and cuddled. My one cat became such a love muffin. He is my cuddle buddy.
Then I realized they had not changed at all, I changed. I was not so selfish with my affection and love for them. They used to be in my way and now I can't get enough of their furry love.
It is amazing what we miss when we are active in our addictions.
Then I realized they had not changed at all, I changed. I was not so selfish with my affection and love for them. They used to be in my way and now I can't get enough of their furry love.
It is amazing what we miss when we are active in our addictions.
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Yay! I love it. I feel more compassion for animals than I do for people so this really touched me. I just imagine little poochies holding it because they know they are not supposed to go in the house. I just imagine how terrible that must be.
Good for you! Be proud!!!
Good for you! Be proud!!!
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Thanks all! It felt really good.
Nowsthetime, that's exactly what they would have done. The guilt for past times is gut wrenching, the pride for now and the future is what will push me forward.
GracieLou, I think mine avoided me when I was drinking. Not anymore!
Hendrix, I realized that after I posted it. No dog has ever been kicked out of my house and that ain't changing!
Nowsthetime, that's exactly what they would have done. The guilt for past times is gut wrenching, the pride for now and the future is what will push me forward.
GracieLou, I think mine avoided me when I was drinking. Not anymore!
Hendrix, I realized that after I posted it. No dog has ever been kicked out of my house and that ain't changing!
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my dog in my pic was the only thing i had when i was alone, drunk and depressed. I would wake up in the middle of the night after a bender, feeling like total hell and lay with him on the floor, in his make shift bed (pillows and blankets), for the rest of the night. I would do this regularly. I know this sounds crazy but it was the only thing that made me feel somewhat normal. He would stay with me all night keeping me company and slow my racing heart. I dont know what i would do without him. Animals are wonderful gifts to us.
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I feel the same way about my dogs. I don't have to worry about stressing them out as I'm not passed out and can wake up easily if they need me. 
It is the little things that mean so much.
It is the little things that mean so much.
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I may sound a bit nuts when I say this, but I refer to my cat as my soulmate.
When I would binge drink, I would welcome my litte fuzzy friend to come to bed with me but wouldn't wake up when he nuzzled me desperately crying for food. I wake up now and I know he appreciates it.
I can totally relate to how you feel.
When I would binge drink, I would welcome my litte fuzzy friend to come to bed with me but wouldn't wake up when he nuzzled me desperately crying for food. I wake up now and I know he appreciates it.
I can totally relate to how you feel.
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That is a sweet post, jay. Thank goodness for our pets. My dogs have given me so much love and seen me through some rough times. Always there for me, always with me. I wish there was some way to repay them. I just give them lots of love, tell them that they are good dogs, and hug them a lot.
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Instant classic!!!
Normal things are sooooo cool!
I found this message one day:
How to get weather reports from a dog:
Look out the window. If the dog is wet, it's raining. If the dog is really wet, it's raining hard. If the dog's back is white, it's snowing.
Sincerely,
The Cat
Normal things are sooooo cool!
I found this message one day:
How to get weather reports from a dog:
Look out the window. If the dog is wet, it's raining. If the dog is really wet, it's raining hard. If the dog's back is white, it's snowing.
Sincerely,
The Cat
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