You Are Here! Weekender Feb 26...
A simple guy making his way
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You Are Here! Weekender Feb 26...
You know the arrow on the map that points to where you are? Declaring "YOU ARE HERE!". Before I drank I used to know where that arrow was at all times. I moved from arrow to arrow with hope and love. Eager to find my treasures. Experience it all.
Drinking made finding my way impossible. I no longer was able to look around me and understand why was I at this particular place? Who would ever put this on a map? Why was I here and not someplace else? I was without a doubt lost.
Then came SR. It was 2012. A very bad year for me. SR helped me see most clearly the arrow I was standing in front of. It brought such clarity that, while it took some time to learn, I was finally able to string days together. I made lasting friendships. I made very real connections.
Most important it taught me how to stand where my arrow is pointing and accept that that's where I must be at that moment. It's ok to be here on SR. It's ok to ask for help. It's going to be ok. For real. Staying stopped from drinking and drugs is a real thing attainable by you and me. YOU ARE HERE!
Live sober this weekend. Accept your arrow is pointing toward SR. Help each newcomer that you see here this weekend with a warm welcome. Even if you are that newcomer greet the person who posted before you. You don't need to but you sometimes just don't know what a simple hello will do for someone.
Welcome to you sober weekend!
*Ring Ring*
Ken
Drinking made finding my way impossible. I no longer was able to look around me and understand why was I at this particular place? Who would ever put this on a map? Why was I here and not someplace else? I was without a doubt lost.
Then came SR. It was 2012. A very bad year for me. SR helped me see most clearly the arrow I was standing in front of. It brought such clarity that, while it took some time to learn, I was finally able to string days together. I made lasting friendships. I made very real connections.
Most important it taught me how to stand where my arrow is pointing and accept that that's where I must be at that moment. It's ok to be here on SR. It's ok to ask for help. It's going to be ok. For real. Staying stopped from drinking and drugs is a real thing attainable by you and me. YOU ARE HERE!
Live sober this weekend. Accept your arrow is pointing toward SR. Help each newcomer that you see here this weekend with a warm welcome. Even if you are that newcomer greet the person who posted before you. You don't need to but you sometimes just don't know what a simple hello will do for someone.
Welcome to you sober weekend!
*Ring Ring*
Ken
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I'm on.
Wonderful, thoughtful post K - thank you!!
Greetings everybody, new and familiar, from every corner of the world, as the arrow points us to becoming, being, and remaining sober, in the direction of others who are on the same winding path.
B
Wonderful, thoughtful post K - thank you!!
Greetings everybody, new and familiar, from every corner of the world, as the arrow points us to becoming, being, and remaining sober, in the direction of others who are on the same winding path.
B
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melki... beat me to it.
had another work dream. seems it's all I dream about now - when I'm asleep. off to have a few vials of blood drawn, the gym is across the street... hmmmmmm?
great intro Ken
just head the cardinal calling... barely light outside
had another work dream. seems it's all I dream about now - when I'm asleep. off to have a few vials of blood drawn, the gym is across the street... hmmmmmm?
great intro Ken
just head the cardinal calling... barely light outside
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Thanks to Soberwolf for guiding me here. I really would love a drink free weekend and To actually turn up to work Monday morning without blood shot eyes and feeling like crap.
Although in the back of my mind I'm still thinking that I'd be ok to drink just weekends, although deep down I know it's just plain stupid :-/
Although in the back of my mind I'm still thinking that I'd be ok to drink just weekends, although deep down I know it's just plain stupid :-/
A simple guy making his way
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Originally Posted by kinzoku 
First weekend I'll be spending in my home alone in about two months, jeesus do I need a rest. Hey SR I hope you all enjoy your weekend 
A simple guy making his way
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Originally Posted by GoingNowhere
Count me in! My first weekender join, I'll make it!
If you need anything speak up. N worries about the current topic. We are here for you.
Ken
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Originally Posted by Conquest
What a fantastic start, Weasel! Looking forward to a beautiful weekend.
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Originally Posted by Piggin
Thanks to Soberwolf for guiding me here. I really would love a drink free weekend and To actually turn up to work Monday morning without blood shot eyes and feeling like crap.
Although in the back of my mind I'm still thinking that I'd be ok to drink just weekends, although deep down I know it's just plain stupid :-/
Although in the back of my mind I'm still thinking that I'd be ok to drink just weekends, although deep down I know it's just plain stupid :-/
Jump in and ask anything if you need help or have questions. Lots of long time sobe folks here with a wicked sense of humor.
How are you doing? What is your plan to stay sober? Make the decision here and now that you don't drink and you won't change your mind. You can do this!
Ken
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Hi Ken, and everyone,
Yes I joined in december 2014 but that was it. I just read over an old post from July last year but again that's all I did, and have realised that my life has gotten worse since :-/
So my plan to stay sober is to keep busy, busy, busy. It's going to to hard but I'm going to try hard. The night time will be the worst. Someone recommended ice cream helps. I'm on a diet (as I have a huge beer gut) but I will get some ice cream anyway, can't be any less calories than 15 stubbies right?
I promise to you, and myself, that I'm not going to drink this weekend. I can do this!
Yes I joined in december 2014 but that was it. I just read over an old post from July last year but again that's all I did, and have realised that my life has gotten worse since :-/
So my plan to stay sober is to keep busy, busy, busy. It's going to to hard but I'm going to try hard. The night time will be the worst. Someone recommended ice cream helps. I'm on a diet (as I have a huge beer gut) but I will get some ice cream anyway, can't be any less calories than 15 stubbies right?
I promise to you, and myself, that I'm not going to drink this weekend. I can do this!
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