Members with less than 2 weeks Welcome-Part 15
Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 665
Good Morning!!!
Onewithwings - Congratulations on your first week!
HiteKredneck - Happy Graduation! I'll see you on the next thread in a couple of days.
I found something to be truly grateful for first thing this morning. I turned on the morning news and heard a, so called News Reporter speak the following words, "The whole world will be watching to see what Lyndsey Lohan will be wearing as she heads back into court today".
Today I am grateful that the whole world isn't watching me struggle with my addictions and legal issues. And I'm really grateful that absolutely no one cares what I am wearing while doing it. That statement is so absurd, I just had to share.
I am grateful for many other things today...being sober, my incredible boyfriend who has been so supportive through this, this forum, my job, my home...it goes on and on. I don't think I ever had this kind of appreciation for all the beauty in my life until I became sober.
Hope everyone has a beautiful day!
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Onewithwings - Congratulations on your first week!
HiteKredneck - Happy Graduation! I'll see you on the next thread in a couple of days.
I found something to be truly grateful for first thing this morning. I turned on the morning news and heard a, so called News Reporter speak the following words, "The whole world will be watching to see what Lyndsey Lohan will be wearing as she heads back into court today".
Today I am grateful that the whole world isn't watching me struggle with my addictions and legal issues. And I'm really grateful that absolutely no one cares what I am wearing while doing it. That statement is so absurd, I just had to share.
I am grateful for many other things today...being sober, my incredible boyfriend who has been so supportive through this, this forum, my job, my home...it goes on and on. I don't think I ever had this kind of appreciation for all the beauty in my life until I became sober.
Hope everyone has a beautiful day!
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bona fido dog-lover
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,798
My reward for living sober is waking up most days feeling good.
And even on the days I don't feel so good I'm just grateful it isn't due to drinking. So I get a reminder every morning of the benefits of staying sober.
And even on the days I don't feel so good I'm just grateful it isn't due to drinking. So I get a reminder every morning of the benefits of staying sober.
Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 711
Good morning everyone and i'm giving out hugs today to those making it work, those who still struggle, and those who are just figuring things out.
I'm grateful to realize that one will never be enough, that I still have at least a smidgen of sense to submit and announce that I'm powerless over my struggles.
working on day #8 - brewing a nice pot of hot coffee and ready to work hard. I brought my lunch again so I'm keeping HALT in mind. Gotta remember when I get hungry and craving to eat real quick and that really helps alot!
I hope everyone has a blessed day and easy sailing this week.
I'm grateful to realize that one will never be enough, that I still have at least a smidgen of sense to submit and announce that I'm powerless over my struggles.
working on day #8 - brewing a nice pot of hot coffee and ready to work hard. I brought my lunch again so I'm keeping HALT in mind. Gotta remember when I get hungry and craving to eat real quick and that really helps alot!
I hope everyone has a blessed day and easy sailing this week.
Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 244
Hey everyone! Congrats to those who are moving up to the next thread. And keep up the good work everyone thats here! Thanks for the hug Leo, you get one too. I'm working on day 12 here. Thanks everyone for the advice, I am looking into pain management but haggling with the insurance company, but I'm doing good. Hope everyone elso is too!
perpetual optimist
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Montana
Posts: 2,959
Day 2 for me..............feeling a little better today, day one was very uncomfortable. I have to keep that in mind when I think about a drink. I am feeling a little hopeful and want to reclaim my life back.........
I am trying to start a business and have canceled more start-up appts. then I care to say..........I need to get going, and this helped with my stopping. Alcohol is debilitating for me......glad to be here with all of you.
I am trying to start a business and have canceled more start-up appts. then I care to say..........I need to get going, and this helped with my stopping. Alcohol is debilitating for me......glad to be here with all of you.
Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Indiana
Posts: 19
Today is my 4th day. I have been very moody since Sunday, day 1. I feel that my mental state will improve as time goes by, but right now it's hard not to cry sometimes.
How did i ever let myself get here? I read the grateful thread and that helps, and everyone's stories help me know that I'm not alone. From now until Monday will be my most difficult time as I usually binge through the weekend, but I've never actually tried to quit before. Finding this site was the motivation I needed to try.
How did i ever let myself get here? I read the grateful thread and that helps, and everyone's stories help me know that I'm not alone. From now until Monday will be my most difficult time as I usually binge through the weekend, but I've never actually tried to quit before. Finding this site was the motivation I needed to try.
and lucygypsy...Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Indiana
Posts: 19
awesome hugger! 
today is day 5 for me. i feel like making a timeline of my weekend and plan out something to do to keep myself occupied at all times, thus lessening the chances of falling off the wagon. oh how nice it will be to wake up after hopefully sleeping in and not feeling like i have been hit by a dumptruck.
today is day 5 for me. i feel like making a timeline of my weekend and plan out something to do to keep myself occupied at all times, thus lessening the chances of falling off the wagon. oh how nice it will be to wake up after hopefully sleeping in and not feeling like i have been hit by a dumptruck.
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
Posts: 36,740
LG.....good idea to make plans ...
Don't forget to take time for yourself ..you are still healing.
Do something you enjoy that does not include drinking...
One of the first things I did....a new hair cut and color..
had a manicure and pedicure... made me look as good
as I was feeling inside.
I also took that new me to AA...and there I've stayed.
That gives me purpose and joy in living sober
Don't forget to take time for yourself ..you are still healing.
Do something you enjoy that does not include drinking...
One of the first things I did....a new hair cut and color..
had a manicure and pedicure... made me look as good
as I was feeling inside.
I also took that new me to AA...and there I've stayed.
That gives me purpose and joy in living sober
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