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I am not these thoughts - I am the Master of these thoughts.
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Hello! Introducing myself
Hello everyone,
I joined a few days ago and I am overwhelmed with the grace, wisdom and power this forum holds. So many wonderful and sincere people here, courageously reflecting on their own struggles with this powerful demon, in the hopes it will help a stranger in need. A very genuine and thunderous "thank you!"
I am very grateful to have found SoberRecovery. I was 3, almost four years sober and had a 3 month relapse- thankfully with no serious consequences other than reawakening the demon within. Now I am back to committing to living a sober life, embarking on more self-discoveries and self-love.
There are so many things to hate about drinking, but one of my biggest is losing my sense of authenticity. I have never liked a ball and chain in any form; alcohol is a prison of my own design. So I am breaking down those bars and fortresses, and ready to take my power back. So happy you are all here to join me in that.
ForestFrenzy.
I joined a few days ago and I am overwhelmed with the grace, wisdom and power this forum holds. So many wonderful and sincere people here, courageously reflecting on their own struggles with this powerful demon, in the hopes it will help a stranger in need. A very genuine and thunderous "thank you!"
I am very grateful to have found SoberRecovery. I was 3, almost four years sober and had a 3 month relapse- thankfully with no serious consequences other than reawakening the demon within. Now I am back to committing to living a sober life, embarking on more self-discoveries and self-love.
There are so many things to hate about drinking, but one of my biggest is losing my sense of authenticity. I have never liked a ball and chain in any form; alcohol is a prison of my own design. So I am breaking down those bars and fortresses, and ready to take my power back. So happy you are all here to join me in that.
ForestFrenzy.
I am not these thoughts - I am the Master of these thoughts.
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Join Date: Nov 2017
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Thanks Mac - it's been 6 days and I have felt amazing this weekend.
I am just full of joy and gratitude right now. I journal it to remember when the road gets rocky, to have something to remember and keep me on the good path. It's been surprisingly easy right now, but I know better than to believe I am out of the woods.
It's great to be here.
I am just full of joy and gratitude right now. I journal it to remember when the road gets rocky, to have something to remember and keep me on the good path. It's been surprisingly easy right now, but I know better than to believe I am out of the woods.
It's great to be here.
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We're so glad to have you with us, ForestFrenzy - the encouragement here is wonderful. I came stumbling in to SR over 10 yrs. ago, in terrible shape, and never left.
I once had 3 yrs. sober & relapsed - but it took me years to get back on track. It is like being in prison, as you so aptly put it. It feels wonderful to be free. Never again.
I once had 3 yrs. sober & relapsed - but it took me years to get back on track. It is like being in prison, as you so aptly put it. It feels wonderful to be free. Never again.
I am not these thoughts - I am the Master of these thoughts.
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Thank you for sharing, Hevyn. Hearing that will stick with me. I am so thankful I have managed to get back on the sober bus. I am making all kinds of changes; I got too comfortable and stagnant in life; lonely and isolated myself. No more.
Never again!
Never again!
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Hi. I have 8 or 9 days. I feel unhinged. Like I’ve never been sober before. I know the can’t drink/can’t not drink hell now. **** **** ****. Anyway. Your positive post was a teeny tiny light.
QUOTE=ForestFrenzy;6670385]Hello everyone,
I joined a few days ago and I am overwhelmed with the grace, wisdom and power this forum holds. So many wonderful and sincere people here, courageously reflecting on their own struggles with this powerful demon, in the hopes it will help a stranger in need. A very genuine and thunderous "thank you!"
I am very grateful to have found SoberRecovery. I was 3, almost four years sober and had a 3 month relapse- thankfully with no serious consequences other than reawakening the demon within. Now I am back to committing to living a sober life, embarking on more self-discoveries and self-love.
There are so many things to hate about drinking, but one of my biggest is losing my sense of authenticity. I have never liked a ball and chain in any form; alcohol is a prison of my own design. So I am breaking down those bars and fortresses, and ready to take my power back. So happy you are all here to join me in that.
ForestFrenzy.[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=ForestFrenzy;6670385]Hello everyone,
I joined a few days ago and I am overwhelmed with the grace, wisdom and power this forum holds. So many wonderful and sincere people here, courageously reflecting on their own struggles with this powerful demon, in the hopes it will help a stranger in need. A very genuine and thunderous "thank you!"
I am very grateful to have found SoberRecovery. I was 3, almost four years sober and had a 3 month relapse- thankfully with no serious consequences other than reawakening the demon within. Now I am back to committing to living a sober life, embarking on more self-discoveries and self-love.
There are so many things to hate about drinking, but one of my biggest is losing my sense of authenticity. I have never liked a ball and chain in any form; alcohol is a prison of my own design. So I am breaking down those bars and fortresses, and ready to take my power back. So happy you are all here to join me in that.
ForestFrenzy.[/QUOTE]
I am not these thoughts - I am the Master of these thoughts.
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[QUOTE=Pressmetilihurt;6670766]Hi. I have 8 or 9 days. I feel unhinged. Like I’ve never been sober before. I know the can’t drink/can’t not drink hell now. **** **** ****. Anyway. Your positive post was a teeny tiny light.
I know it feels like Hell...belying that is really just fear. It's very frightening embarking on sobriety when you really are resolved. By the end of my first year (which went by lightning fast!) every day was a blessing. I was truly joyful again and I couldn't remember that last time I felt that way; to take pleasure in even the little things.
One day at a time. We're going to get there together.
I know it feels like Hell...belying that is really just fear. It's very frightening embarking on sobriety when you really are resolved. By the end of my first year (which went by lightning fast!) every day was a blessing. I was truly joyful again and I couldn't remember that last time I felt that way; to take pleasure in even the little things.
One day at a time. We're going to get there together.
I am not these thoughts - I am the Master of these thoughts.
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And remember: failure tells you only one thing: Try again.
Fear tells you: pssssht! Don't even bother.
No thanks fear - I am the master of these thoughts. Not you. Back in your corner, because I've got a life to LIVE.
Fear tells you: pssssht! Don't even bother.
No thanks fear - I am the master of these thoughts. Not you. Back in your corner, because I've got a life to LIVE.
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