Whiners Anonymous Part 15
Old & Sober Member of AA
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Nursing Home in Brick, New Jersey
Posts: 5,174
We had a mock election by paper ballot this afternoon, complete with "refreshments"...cola, chips, pretzels, cupcakes. They gave out patriotic hats, but I went to the beauty salon this morning and didn't want to mess up my "do". The results showed a slight margin of a win for Obama...of course, that doesn't include the electoral college (whoever they may be).
Old & Sober Member of AA
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Nursing Home in Brick, New Jersey
Posts: 5,174
I think I might have had what could be called an epiphany today.
I've been very resistant to referring to this place as "my home". Most of the residents do, especially the ones who have been here a long time...and, it makes me cringe when I hear it. Someone will be asked, "Where are you going?" The response will be, "I'm going home"...meaning their room. I always say, "I'm going back to my room."
And, it suddenly hit me today! It made me think of admitting I was an alcoholic...and, once I said the words, there was no turning back...it was a done deal. It's as though, once I attach the word "home" to this place...that will be it...no turning back.
I may be deluding myself; but, I guess I'm not willing to give up hope that I may actually leave here someday, and have a little place I can once again call "home"...for real. Maybe I have to start buying lottery tickets.
I've been very resistant to referring to this place as "my home". Most of the residents do, especially the ones who have been here a long time...and, it makes me cringe when I hear it. Someone will be asked, "Where are you going?" The response will be, "I'm going home"...meaning their room. I always say, "I'm going back to my room."
And, it suddenly hit me today! It made me think of admitting I was an alcoholic...and, once I said the words, there was no turning back...it was a done deal. It's as though, once I attach the word "home" to this place...that will be it...no turning back.
I may be deluding myself; but, I guess I'm not willing to give up hope that I may actually leave here someday, and have a little place I can once again call "home"...for real. Maybe I have to start buying lottery tickets.
HL kinda like recovery aint it!
thanks for the well wishes...
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each day you feel a "little" bit better then the day before.
thanks for the well wishes...
YouTube - Bean (Movie) - Blowing Nose
i think Nurse Queeny should be Lovey!
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