Class of November 2011 pt 2
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: CA
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Hi guys just checking in. I posted earlier in the new people section about another day 1 today and how I even tho I have posted a lot recently about really wanting to get sober I didn't feel as though I really was giving it my all. Super tired tonight and going to bed sober. Will catch up on posts tomorrow. I hope I can re join the group.
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: CA
Posts: 66
Today went well. I even convinced my boss we should have our meeting earlier in the day so people can go home a bit early. Got some bad news yesterday about my Dad. His cancer is in it's final stages. I am grateful for the time I've gotten with him since he was diagnosed. I knew this time would come. It just always catches you off guard. No feeling of needing to drink over it. Just hanging in there. Wish everyone a happy and sober Thanksgiving.
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: CA
Posts: 66
Thanks Dee.
A couple of interesting thoughts about the whole situation. His Mother is still alive. She's 103. She's seen most of her children die before her time has come. I sincerely hope she passes before my Dad. I can't imagine what it must feel like to loose all of your own children before you pass. I know in most cases it's tragedy, but just out living them seems very strange to me.
Secondly, my Dad's favorite saying over the last 5 years.. "No one gets out of here alive". It sounds morbid, at the same time, there is comfort in truth. I wish for my father to be truly happy and at peace with his remaining time. With my Mom, I got 2 weeks. With my sister, it lasted months but she was a heavy drug user and was incapacitated by the end. I found my brother dead a year ago last summer. He died peacefully in his sleep with a heart problem. So I am grateful for every moment I have and had with my father. Thanks for the well wishes.
A couple of interesting thoughts about the whole situation. His Mother is still alive. She's 103. She's seen most of her children die before her time has come. I sincerely hope she passes before my Dad. I can't imagine what it must feel like to loose all of your own children before you pass. I know in most cases it's tragedy, but just out living them seems very strange to me.
Secondly, my Dad's favorite saying over the last 5 years.. "No one gets out of here alive". It sounds morbid, at the same time, there is comfort in truth. I wish for my father to be truly happy and at peace with his remaining time. With my Mom, I got 2 weeks. With my sister, it lasted months but she was a heavy drug user and was incapacitated by the end. I found my brother dead a year ago last summer. He died peacefully in his sleep with a heart problem. So I am grateful for every moment I have and had with my father. Thanks for the well wishes.
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: london
Posts: 14
Good on ya guys and gals!
Day 4 here also! haven't felt this good in a long time!
temptation kicked in a bit last night but it didnt last long!.. scared for the christmas period but im lucky enough to have my family all rooting for me so i think that will get me through it!
have a good sober day all!
Day 4 here also! haven't felt this good in a long time!
temptation kicked in a bit last night but it didnt last long!.. scared for the christmas period but im lucky enough to have my family all rooting for me so i think that will get me through it!
have a good sober day all!
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Trudging the Road to Happy Destiny!
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one more 24 hours Day 14
Good morning for those of us state side, afternoon for you over the pond.
Another early rise, the these sunrises. Today is a filled with the two mile walk to the gym , good workout since there wont be one tomorrow, sauna , swim, and a little shopping on the walk home.
@Bruman sorry about your father and the rest of your family, but you truly have a beautiful inspirtating spirit. good love
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Here, there and everywhere
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Bruman - my thoughts are with you. Enjoy the time you have with your Dad. My husbands mother is still alive and I cannot imagine what it is like to lose a "child" no matter what the age. I like your attitude that it's not worth having a drink over. Just imagine being "knee deep in the water somewhere" if things get tough. That's what I do!
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Posts: 437
Checking in. My biopsy came back good. Relieved for that. But sad because it was the final straw for me with my bf. He chose work over me. I can't live with the resentment anymore because it makes me drink.
I dont know how I am going to move, I have no extra money, but I'll figure something out.
My heart is breaking. I do love him.
I am thankful I have no craving to drink, none whatsover. I'll need to be sober to get through this.
I dont know how I am going to move, I have no extra money, but I'll figure something out.
My heart is breaking. I do love him.
I am thankful I have no craving to drink, none whatsover. I'll need to be sober to get through this.
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,822
Hey Everyone....
Alaska glad the biopsy came back good.
Not doing good at the moment. Stayed away because I just don't want to be a downer to everyone. But I want to succeed in this. So, I'm back.
I know what it is... it's shame. Like, I hurt and I drink because it feels inside like I'm bad.
But I'm not bad.
Alaska glad the biopsy came back good.
Not doing good at the moment. Stayed away because I just don't want to be a downer to everyone. But I want to succeed in this. So, I'm back.
I know what it is... it's shame. Like, I hurt and I drink because it feels inside like I'm bad.
But I'm not bad.
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
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I'm glad the biopsy is ok alaska - I'm glad you're thinking about moving on & doing whats best for you too.
I'm glad you're back too R4R - you're not bad...
but it sounds like drinking is becoming your universal panacea like it was mine...and that *is* bad....
I really encourage you to do whatever it takes to leave the booze behind
D
I'm glad you're back too R4R - you're not bad...
but it sounds like drinking is becoming your universal panacea like it was mine...and that *is* bad....
I really encourage you to do whatever it takes to leave the booze behind
D
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 145
Still here, been sober since the monday before last. I really feel like I'm done with it now. I'm just tired of the same thing over and over. The fun you have for that one night does not make up for the weeks of problems I get afterwards.
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