January 2019 check-in. How are you?
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Doing ok today. What's come up for me in last week is not discounting my own needs and wants. I deserve to have my needs and wants met. In fact the more I tune into them the better I feel and more respect others have for me. It's being able to notice what I am feeling and what those feelings are telling me that takes practice.
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Originally Posted by Lunchbox1 
still haven’t figured out detachment, and I feel tremendous guilt for keeping my kids around AH
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Join Date: Jan 2018
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Doing so well. I am definitely one of those souls who has burned buy the scorching fires of alcoholism and come out better then I had ever thought I could be. I feel grounded and very sure of myself. I am 43 and I amazed that I have it all ahead of me.
Life is good
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Join Date: Apr 2018
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Checking in with myself and all of you today.
I'm doing well. Crying occasionally. Naturally. Feeling great joy in the little, important things of life. Eating good food. Physically feeling very good.
I had a therapy appointment today that was double booked, so instead I'm enjoying a beautiful drive and on my way to other plans, ahead of schedule.
#trustingod
#lifeisgood
I'm doing well. Crying occasionally. Naturally. Feeling great joy in the little, important things of life. Eating good food. Physically feeling very good.
I had a therapy appointment today that was double booked, so instead I'm enjoying a beautiful drive and on my way to other plans, ahead of schedule.
#trustingod
#lifeisgood
Life is good
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Join Date: Apr 2018
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February 1st today, 2019. A new month in this new year. Fresh starts, early hope growing in my heart for a very productive, grounded and flourishing spring.
I'm embracing winter in a new way today. Snuggled in warm blankets with several very different meditations. Yesterday I ran in the snow. Each day is very individual, building upon what I choose to gather into my life.
January was a time for me to face my strength in new ways. Physically and emotionally.
#thankyougod
#lifeisgood
#healingconnections
I'm embracing winter in a new way today. Snuggled in warm blankets with several very different meditations. Yesterday I ran in the snow. Each day is very individual, building upon what I choose to gather into my life.
January was a time for me to face my strength in new ways. Physically and emotionally.
#thankyougod
#lifeisgood
#healingconnections
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Join Date: Aug 2016
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I've been working extra. I'm getting out of debt. Enjoying my children and volunteering. I've received many complements about my volunteer work. I realize I don't love husband. I'm keeping the focus on me instead of us. Grieving at times and finding happiness at times.
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I've been sick for over three weeks, and then my kiddo caught it last week. I'm happy to say that I still feel crappy but have turned the corner (knock on wood). I am looking forward to the warmer temps this weekend and getting out with the kids. I'm also looking forward to spring. January is an awful month. I hope February is better
Life is good
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Join Date: Apr 2018
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I'm checking in with myself today. I have another counseling appointment and no idea what to expect. There's been no continuity with these. Each one seems to be for a reason.
I'm using time before my appointment to meditate.
I'm using time before my appointment to meditate.
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After a very torrid 6 weeks, I called an advice line. I asked whether increased use over the Christmas period was experienced by others. He gave a (very compassionate) small half laugh (hard to describe) and said January was there busiest month on the help line. Of course it would be!!! I'm still learning about this awful disease.
Things have improved a bit, but thats unnerving in a way. Why has he cut back? Did he decide this on his own? Has a doctor/family member said something?
Ultimately thats not for me to figure out. If he behaves in an unacceptable way, i will walk away from it. And I will continue to talk to my chn about why his way of interacting is not acceptable at times, and how to be resilient.
Things have improved a bit, but thats unnerving in a way. Why has he cut back? Did he decide this on his own? Has a doctor/family member said something?
Ultimately thats not for me to figure out. If he behaves in an unacceptable way, i will walk away from it. And I will continue to talk to my chn about why his way of interacting is not acceptable at times, and how to be resilient.
Life is good
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Join Date: Apr 2018
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Hi Wombaticus,
Actions speak louder than words, especially with kids who see and know a lot more than often given credit for.
Picking up a support line for ourselves is a great action. What's your next action? Prayer, meditation, outside healthy connections for you and kids all count. Our strong healthy connections are important.
Actions speak louder than words, especially with kids who see and know a lot more than often given credit for.
Picking up a support line for ourselves is a great action. What's your next action? Prayer, meditation, outside healthy connections for you and kids all count. Our strong healthy connections are important.
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