24 days sober update! ... And I got a sponsor!
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24 days sober update! ... And I got a sponsor!
So today makes 24 days sober from alcohol and drugs for me!! I went to a woman's meeting this morning which was really good and afterwards I asked the speaker if she would be my sponsor and she said yes! I related to her story a lot so I'm hoping that this is going to be a good fit. I meet her on Monday for a meeting for coffee and then we're going to do a meeting together.
5/10 more days until i move into the brand new apartment with my son!! We are still living with my friend who is an addict and sociopath so I am holding on by a thread but I have vowed not to drink over it...
I have now started tackling my longest and worst Addiction ever which is food addiction and binge eating. Not quite as deadly as alcohol but def more of a strong hold with me... It is my first day trying to do "abstinence" aka no insane food binges and its rough.... I also have an OA sponsor now as well.
Needless to say, tackling all this is a lot. I am trying out more meditation and prayer as many people lately have been telling me how important the higher power thing is and although I am a believer my beliefs don't fit right in the box with what many people talk about so it's hard for me to relate to the program spiritually and I'm trying to connect in my own kind of way I just don't want to slack on anything that will risk my sobriety.
I know it was long but thanks for listening!! 💙
5/10 more days until i move into the brand new apartment with my son!! We are still living with my friend who is an addict and sociopath so I am holding on by a thread but I have vowed not to drink over it...
I have now started tackling my longest and worst Addiction ever which is food addiction and binge eating. Not quite as deadly as alcohol but def more of a strong hold with me... It is my first day trying to do "abstinence" aka no insane food binges and its rough.... I also have an OA sponsor now as well.
Needless to say, tackling all this is a lot. I am trying out more meditation and prayer as many people lately have been telling me how important the higher power thing is and although I am a believer my beliefs don't fit right in the box with what many people talk about so it's hard for me to relate to the program spiritually and I'm trying to connect in my own kind of way I just don't want to slack on anything that will risk my sobriety.
I know it was long but thanks for listening!! 💙
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Sounds like things are going great, and you are well on your way.
Wow, you've accomplished a lot! Be proud of yourself.
I wouldn't worry about the Higher Power stuff until you work with your sponsor. Things will fall into place.
A very inspiring post. And congratulations for all you've done.
Imagine, It only gets better!
Wow, you've accomplished a lot! Be proud of yourself.
I wouldn't worry about the Higher Power stuff until you work with your sponsor. Things will fall into place.
A very inspiring post. And congratulations for all you've done.
Imagine, It only gets better!
Glad you found us here. For my part, binge eating has definitely been part of the cycle of drinking. Along with the withdrawal symptoms was a desire to eat anything in line of sight. After 22 days I'm feeling better about making healthier choices and hope to be moving towards better longterm health.
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I have now started tackling my longest and worst Addiction ever which is food addiction and binge eating. Not quite as deadly as alcohol but def more of a strong hold with me... It is my first day trying to do "abstinence" aka no insane food binges and its rough.... I also have an OA sponsor now as well.
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Sounds like things are going great, and you are well on your way.
Wow, you've accomplished a lot! Be proud of yourself.
I wouldn't worry about the Higher Power stuff until you work with your sponsor. Things will fall into place.
A very inspiring post. And congratulations for all you've done.
Imagine, It only gets better!
Wow, you've accomplished a lot! Be proud of yourself.
I wouldn't worry about the Higher Power stuff until you work with your sponsor. Things will fall into place.
A very inspiring post. And congratulations for all you've done.
Imagine, It only gets better!
You are doing amazing RSanchez. Once you get into a more peaceful housing situation, you can devote more of your psychic energy to your health and not have to worry so much about psycho roommate. Really really rooting for you. If one thing has to give between now and then, don't get too hardcore on the food thing. Staying drug and alcohol free is paramount in the next few weeks.
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You are doing amazing RSanchez. Once you get into a more peaceful housing situation, you can devote more of your psychic energy to your health and not have to worry so much about psycho roommate. Really really rooting for you. If one thing has to give between now and then, don't get too hardcore on the food thing. Staying drug and alcohol free is paramount in the next few weeks.
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