30 Days Viva SR!
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30 Days Viva SR!
30 days clean and sober today. So far I have had some very challenging moments but also some very serene and pleasant ones. I am learning to deal with my life without anaesthetic, and it isn't all rainbows and unicorns. But its reality. Today, I feel more equipped to deal with reality. A little stronger..
For me its baby steps, PROGRESS, not perfection.
My AV has really hassled me at times, but in all honesty I credit SR for getting me through these times. I have learnt so much and picked up some real tools for my recovery here. AVRT was a big eye opener for me, I only realised it existed by coming here. I try to be an open book when it comes to recovery and I will incorporate anything that helps me, AA/NA wisdom, the SMART recovery workbook and as many articles/links as I can find.
Also, without mentioning names, the guys and gals that have been around SR a long time have become virtual rocks to me, without ever meeting in person! I also find inspiration and encouragement from newcomers and people at different stages of their recovery posting every day.
I keep a word document that i copy and paste things from threads that stick with me and help. Its getting to be a bloody big file now!
I have always struggled to share in AA / NA, call it anxiety or just self conciousness whatever, so finding SR has helped me beyond what I could have imagined.
SR is a revolution in recovery and an oasis for alcoholics and addicts . I say VIVA SR!!
I have a long way to go, but now I have a foundation and a real desire to embrace my recovery. I never want to go back to that miserable place I was in when I signed up here. I am DONE with living like **** and hating myself. I plan to work on my sobriety like my life depends on it because it does. I might have a lot of relapses left in me, but I don't know how many recoverys.
These past 30 days have not been easy, but one things for sure, right now my life is far better than it has been for a long time, I truly mean that. Life isn't perfect but it is manageable.
This morning waking up without a hangover and springing out of bed was a gift and reward in itself. I can look in the mirror and not hate what I see. I have some money in the bank. My place is clean. I fall asleep listening to calming meditation music, not passing out with my headphones still blasting. These are small, but profound things for me. I like it.
There IS hope, and it DOES get better.
Thanks for being with me on my journey so far and im sending positive vibes to everyone here on SR, no matter where you are at
Sean
For me its baby steps, PROGRESS, not perfection.
My AV has really hassled me at times, but in all honesty I credit SR for getting me through these times. I have learnt so much and picked up some real tools for my recovery here. AVRT was a big eye opener for me, I only realised it existed by coming here. I try to be an open book when it comes to recovery and I will incorporate anything that helps me, AA/NA wisdom, the SMART recovery workbook and as many articles/links as I can find.
Also, without mentioning names, the guys and gals that have been around SR a long time have become virtual rocks to me, without ever meeting in person! I also find inspiration and encouragement from newcomers and people at different stages of their recovery posting every day.
I keep a word document that i copy and paste things from threads that stick with me and help. Its getting to be a bloody big file now!
I have always struggled to share in AA / NA, call it anxiety or just self conciousness whatever, so finding SR has helped me beyond what I could have imagined.
SR is a revolution in recovery and an oasis for alcoholics and addicts . I say VIVA SR!!
I have a long way to go, but now I have a foundation and a real desire to embrace my recovery. I never want to go back to that miserable place I was in when I signed up here. I am DONE with living like **** and hating myself. I plan to work on my sobriety like my life depends on it because it does. I might have a lot of relapses left in me, but I don't know how many recoverys.
These past 30 days have not been easy, but one things for sure, right now my life is far better than it has been for a long time, I truly mean that. Life isn't perfect but it is manageable.
This morning waking up without a hangover and springing out of bed was a gift and reward in itself. I can look in the mirror and not hate what I see. I have some money in the bank. My place is clean. I fall asleep listening to calming meditation music, not passing out with my headphones still blasting. These are small, but profound things for me. I like it.
There IS hope, and it DOES get better.
Thanks for being with me on my journey so far and im sending positive vibes to everyone here on SR, no matter where you are at
Sean
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Join Date: Feb 2015
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Well done Sean, that's a sensational accomplishment, an inspiration and motivational to someone like me, who is just at the very beginning. I actually had a tear fall down my face reading what you wrote - so badly do I want the foundation that you've built for yourself. Congratulations! Keep posting, SR is not only an outlet, distraction, and source of support for you, but examples like yours are beacons for those of us who haven't made it yet. Thank you.
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Join Date: Jan 2016
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Congratulations Sean, that's fantastic. I am really really happy for you. I unfortunately put myself back to day one today by having a drink last night. But I can do this. Thankyou for your very motivating, and also very real post.
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What a beautiful post, Sean. Thanks for reminding me what 30 days sober is like.
You deserve everything you're enjoying right now! I think you should reward yourself at this milepost (not by drinking, of course). What would sober Sean enjoy that drunk Sean would not have been able to afford or appreciate?
You deserve everything you're enjoying right now! I think you should reward yourself at this milepost (not by drinking, of course). What would sober Sean enjoy that drunk Sean would not have been able to afford or appreciate?
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"For me its baby steps, PROGRESS, not perfection."
You really got into that Denzel movie, Flight, didn't you? Great quote though!
I've made it to 3 weeks a few times and 7 weeks once, but now I'm shooting past those for a full 90 days.
Sean, are you going working in 30 day increments or do you have a longer span of time in total for your goal?
You really got into that Denzel movie, Flight, didn't you? Great quote though!
I've made it to 3 weeks a few times and 7 weeks once, but now I'm shooting past those for a full 90 days.
Sean, are you going working in 30 day increments or do you have a longer span of time in total for your goal?
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