And This Begins My New Life
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Join Date: Nov 2015
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And This Begins My New Life
Checking in on Day 12 of my sobriety and Day 2 of my new job. Both are going well. We all introduced ourselves during the training and I introduced myself, talked about my professional experience, and mentioned a little about my recovery (It was just that kind of setting that I could, I didn't tell them it's been only 12 days though lol). My trainer congratulated me and told me how hard that must have been to get over alcoholism. There was a lady who talked to me after training and told me I was brave to mention that, and that she too has struggled with alcohol. I kind of figured that because she sat by me during class and her hands were shaking. I later told her about the forum and all the support and she said she may join. I feel like at this point I am a walking testimony and I must share the news of hope to those who are still suffering. I got home from work today and called my second job to see if they needed anyone tonight and they did, so I got dressed and went there for about 4 hours. They said they usually don't allow extras in but for me they would because I come in and get things done. It feels good for people to know me for being dependable which is a totally different persona I gave before I left the alcohol alone. This is just the beginning of my new sober life and I thought I'd share it with you all. Thank you SR buddies for all your support!
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Fantastic Curly Girl, well done on your sober time.
I'm in awe of you telling your new coworkers that you're in recovery.
I think that's very brave and testimony to your determination.
I really should take a leaf out of your book.
I've told one person, just one. I went to a dinner party last weekend and told the host that I wasn't drinking because I was driving and I've told another friend that I'm "laying off the booze" but I haven't been explicit.
I'm very aware of the words I use and I do hope that I'm not subconsciously leaving the door open to drink again.
Time will tell.
I'm in awe of you telling your new coworkers that you're in recovery.
I think that's very brave and testimony to your determination.
I really should take a leaf out of your book.
I've told one person, just one. I went to a dinner party last weekend and told the host that I wasn't drinking because I was driving and I've told another friend that I'm "laying off the booze" but I haven't been explicit.
I'm very aware of the words I use and I do hope that I'm not subconsciously leaving the door open to drink again.
Time will tell.
CG
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