Swimming against the tide ~ Weekenders 07 - 10 January 2022
Magsie
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Swimming against the tide ~ Weekenders 07 - 10 January 2022
Swimming against the tide ~ Weekenders 07 - 10 January 2022
Welcome to Weekenders
Swimming against the tide.
That’s how my life felt. I was the obstreperous one when I was a kid. I didn’t conform very well, liked to take my own path.
I was floundering and didn’t know where I was going, so swimming against the tide seemed easier for my mindset, though it always seemed the difficult option.
When I stopped drinking I felt I was once again swimming against the tide.
I remember feeling it wasn’t fair that I couldn’t drink like a normal person but I didn’t seem to have an ‘off’ switch.
So I was doing this because I knew this time, not doing the norm was what my mind and body needed.
But how could I swim without getting caught up by a big wave or other obstacles I was swimming through?
I found the more I swam the stronger I became.
Swimming against the tide had strengthened muscles I didn’t use, it seemed.
The more I swam the more confident I became.
I could swim and conquer all obstacles.
Nowadays I’m in much calmer waters. But I always have my new found sober muscles to help me get through any rough times.
If this is your first weekend sober, or many, come join us for support and chat...as we know the weekends can be a struggle sometimes. (We’re here all week too!)
Welcome to Weekenders
Swimming against the tide.
That’s how my life felt. I was the obstreperous one when I was a kid. I didn’t conform very well, liked to take my own path.
I was floundering and didn’t know where I was going, so swimming against the tide seemed easier for my mindset, though it always seemed the difficult option.
When I stopped drinking I felt I was once again swimming against the tide.
I remember feeling it wasn’t fair that I couldn’t drink like a normal person but I didn’t seem to have an ‘off’ switch.
So I was doing this because I knew this time, not doing the norm was what my mind and body needed.
But how could I swim without getting caught up by a big wave or other obstacles I was swimming through?
I found the more I swam the stronger I became.
Swimming against the tide had strengthened muscles I didn’t use, it seemed.
The more I swam the more confident I became.
I could swim and conquer all obstacles.
Nowadays I’m in much calmer waters. But I always have my new found sober muscles to help me get through any rough times.
If this is your first weekend sober, or many, come join us for support and chat...as we know the weekends can be a struggle sometimes. (We’re here all week too!)
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Finding some areas of calm water. Last night we hosted a friend who had delta variant a couple weeks ago, for dinner. The wine he brought didn’t causse me angst nor was even offered. Only the comment, “Oh, that’s right, me and Dr Free are the only ones drinking tonight….” Yep! And I poured my La Croix and added some maraschino cherries and it was yummy 🥰.
Love experiencing those calm pockets of water, still have to swim and look for sharks, but I know I will find more pockets more frequently the more distance I put between me and the poison.
Ski today, more on photo project.
Love to all ❤️
Love experiencing those calm pockets of water, still have to swim and look for sharks, but I know I will find more pockets more frequently the more distance I put between me and the poison.
Ski today, more on photo project.
Love to all ❤️
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I wouldn't ever be considered obstreperous (learned new word today, thanks) but have always, and will always, be a nonconformist and choose my own path. The thought of thinking and doing things just to fit in seems like a disgusting cop-out. It would be easier though, wouldn't it? Drifting with the current vs fighting the current, even if the current would put you on a b-line for Niagara Falls? All those years of drinking were doing exactly that.
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Free, it's been surprising how little those social situations have affected me. Solid work on your behalf. When I was still drinking, I had no idea of what I was doing by offering a drink/beer to people who had quit. It just felt like I was being friendly.
Also, very gracious of you to host someone who recently had C. In the weeks following my positive test and isolation, people didn't even want to talk to me on the phone for fear of it somehow being transmitted electronically.
Also, very gracious of you to host someone who recently had C. In the weeks following my positive test and isolation, people didn't even want to talk to me on the phone for fear of it somehow being transmitted electronically.
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Phoenix, I have chronic sleep issues as well but Night Rest works very well for me. It is from a company named Source naturals and takes a while to work. You can find it on Amazon. Another tip is to read a book or Kindle and avoiding any device in bed. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by Cityboy 
I wouldn't ever be considered obstreperous (learned new word today, thanks) but have always, and will always, be a nonconformist and choose my own path. The thought of thinking and doing things just to fit in seems like a disgusting cop-out. It would be easier though, wouldn't it? Drifting with the current vs fighting the current, even if the current would put you on a b-line for Niagara Falls? All those years of drinking were doing exactly that.
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