Class of January 2013
Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Cent. Wi.
Posts: 3
Well one day down, joining sr is the first step in my action plan contacting a counselor tommorrow to discuss more options. My life has been a on and off the wagon roller coaster ride for the last 8 years and the time is now to get off the ride. I had 2 years sober when I married my wife and owe it to her and myself to get things right. Just want to thank everyone for being here and wishing you all a happy new year in 2013. Moving forward with no regrets.
Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Spinning happily in my hula hoop
Posts: 2,618
Hello January 2013 class, I joined SR a year ago I was sober 6 1/2 months and relapsed. I stayed on S.R thru my relapse struggles and hung tight to my January 2012 class.. Its a new year and I want to make a solid comment to myself and thought I would join the January 2013 class, looking forward to getting to know you all.....Dee, thank you for all the support you gave me in the last year I am forever grateful my friend 
...I slipped and fell on my bad leg so I'm going to stay in bed for a few days and ice it, it hurts like crazy!... Lets do this together January 2013 class!!
...I slipped and fell on my bad leg so I'm going to stay in bed for a few days and ice it, it hurts like crazy!... Lets do this together January 2013 class!!
Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Ohio
Posts: 818
Feeling a bit anxious this morning ... pacing ... with a headache.
I just finished putting together the New Year's Day staple of black-eyed pea soup which needs to cook for an hour or so.
Besides the physical aspect of addiction, I'm becoming aware of the psychological dimension. When something's a habit ... something you always do ... what do you do in its absence? I definitely will need to stay busy and find something to occupy what used to be my drinking time.
Stay strong.
I just finished putting together the New Year's Day staple of black-eyed pea soup which needs to cook for an hour or so.
Besides the physical aspect of addiction, I'm becoming aware of the psychological dimension. When something's a habit ... something you always do ... what do you do in its absence? I definitely will need to stay busy and find something to occupy what used to be my drinking time.
Stay strong.
Life Goes On
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Posts: 6,069
Happy New Year to all.
2012 seems to have been about trying, I intend to make 2013 about DOING.
To do:
Get rid of all the booze.
Check.
Keeping it simple cuz everything else is complicated enough.
2012 seems to have been about trying, I intend to make 2013 about DOING.
To do:
Get rid of all the booze.
Check.
Keeping it simple cuz everything else is complicated enough.
Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Ohio
Posts: 818
Originally Posted by Obladi 
Happy New Year to all.
2012 seems to have been about trying, I intend to make 2013 about DOING.
2012 seems to have been about trying, I intend to make 2013 about DOING.
That being the case, moderation is not my goal. Instead, a life without alcohol at any level, is my goal.
Those who stumble ... don't beat yourself up. Learn from it and then pick yourself up when you can and try again. Falling isn't the problem. Failing to get up is.
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 83
Originally Posted by Obladi
Happy New Year to all.
2012 seems to have been about trying, I intend to make 2013 about DOING.
To do:
Get rid of all the booze.
Check.
Keeping it simple cuz everything else is complicated enough.
2012 seems to have been about trying, I intend to make 2013 about DOING.
To do:
Get rid of all the booze.
Check.
Keeping it simple cuz everything else is complicated enough.
Here's to Day One of the rest of our lives! I'm so ready to have a clear head and a healthier body!
Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Surrey, UK
Posts: 99
Count me in!
Last night - new years eve - I had absconded in secret to the coastal town of Brighton, in the UK. Still shaking myself to pieces from the previous day's drinking, I merely paced around my hotel room, sipping wine. At midnight I emptied the bottle, put a note inside to declare my intentions and walked down to the shoreline. I took a breath and threw the bottle into the rolling surf.
I'd sealed my alcoholism inside that bottle and now I hope it will always lie at the bottom of the ocean. Where it belongs.
I can't do it anymore. Here's to a sober and happy 2013.
Good to back, SR
I'd sealed my alcoholism inside that bottle and now I hope it will always lie at the bottom of the ocean. Where it belongs.
I can't do it anymore. Here's to a sober and happy 2013.
Good to back, SR
Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Heart of Dixie, United States
Posts: 433
Originally Posted by Hudstar
Last night - new years eve - I had absconded in secret to the coastal town of Brighton, in the UK. Still shaking myself to pieces from the previous day's drinking, I merely paced around my hotel room, sipping wine. At midnight I emptied the bottle, put a note inside to declare my intentions and walked down to the shoreline. I took a breath and threw the bottle into the rolling surf.
I'd sealed my alcoholism inside that bottle and now I hope it will always lie at the bottom of the ocean. Where it belongs.
I can't do it anymore. Here's to a sober and happy 2013.
Good to back, SR
I'd sealed my alcoholism inside that bottle and now I hope it will always lie at the bottom of the ocean. Where it belongs.
I can't do it anymore. Here's to a sober and happy 2013.
Good to back, SR
Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Home - there's no place like Home
Posts: 974
Welcome to you all! This is the best decision you can make for yourselves. Be selfish - this IS all about YOU! Stay busy, make a plan to avoid the beast. Don't listen to anything other than your repetetive mantra of I CAN DO THIS - and you know what? You can, and you will. Sobriety = shamelessness. I wish each and everyone of you amazing people success, happiness, and sobriety. Good job, all!!
Hugs,
Tammi
Class of January 2012
Hugs,
Tammi
Class of January 2012
Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
Posts: 13,044
Originally Posted by Lyoness
I started my recovery in Oct, had a few slips along the way. I'm using medication to help the beginning of my journey and that along with some mental kicks has kept me from clearly joining this. I decided if I felt clearer that I would like to join the 2013 thread, so here I am! And glad to be here.
One thing that's helped me get here is to finally realize, after reading it so many times and finally starting to GET it--is to be easier on myself. To stop expecting perfection and to just start accepting myself, right now, where I am in my journey. Whew! Feels a lot better so I'm going to keep feeding this way of thinking.
Congratulations to all of us stepping forward. May this year be a year of brightness, clarity, self-love and beautiful recovery.
One thing that's helped me get here is to finally realize, after reading it so many times and finally starting to GET it--is to be easier on myself. To stop expecting perfection and to just start accepting myself, right now, where I am in my journey. Whew! Feels a lot better so I'm going to keep feeding this way of thinking.
Congratulations to all of us stepping forward. May this year be a year of brightness, clarity, self-love and beautiful recovery.
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
Posts: 13,044
Originally Posted by Hudstar
Last night - new years eve - I had absconded in secret to the coastal town of Brighton, in the UK. Still shaking myself to pieces from the previous day's drinking, I merely paced around my hotel room, sipping wine. At midnight I emptied the bottle, put a note inside to declare my intentions and walked down to the shoreline. I took a breath and threw the bottle into the rolling surf.
I'd sealed my alcoholism inside that bottle and now I hope it will always lie at the bottom of the ocean. Where it belongs.
I can't do it anymore. Here's to a sober and happy 2013.
Good to back, SR
I'd sealed my alcoholism inside that bottle and now I hope it will always lie at the bottom of the ocean. Where it belongs.
I can't do it anymore. Here's to a sober and happy 2013.
Good to back, SR
Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
Posts: 13,044
Originally Posted by Fdm
Today will officially be my Day 1, even though I didn't drink last night. I used last night as the springboard. Dee helped to remind me to use Urge Surfing last night. This and a cup of tea helped in washing the urges over me.
I also thanked God last night for giving me the opportunity to make a change. I'm not a religious man, but I felt compelled to give thanks.
I'm siting down with pen and paper today to work on a plan to become debt free. I can free up $200-250 a month to help. I also have my first grandchild on the way in March. I rounded 40 last year. I'm hoping 2013 brings positive change.
Happy New Year.
I also thanked God last night for giving me the opportunity to make a change. I'm not a religious man, but I felt compelled to give thanks.
I'm siting down with pen and paper today to work on a plan to become debt free. I can free up $200-250 a month to help. I also have my first grandchild on the way in March. I rounded 40 last year. I'm hoping 2013 brings positive change.
Happy New Year.
Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
Posts: 13,044
Originally Posted by 9yearsgone
I am done. I can recall having my son almost 9 years ago, and I also recall starting to drink vodka shortly after.
It has been non-stop for almost 9 years.
I dont respect myself for my lack of discipline. I used to be lots of things, and I feel alcohol has torn that away from me.
Used to be in great shape and workout everyday, used to have discipline to get my secondary studies done (masters degree), used to enjoy football on sundays without a drink, used to go camping without getting into beer by noon...
I dont want to be a "used to be" anymore...
I am drawing the line in the sand....My first leap is coming here and I am looking for support and some people to hold me accountable.
Thank you to all in advance. I hope I can add to the forums and contribute to helping others get cleaned up.
Happy New Year (I had 3 beers last night...a record low for me)
It has been non-stop for almost 9 years.
I dont respect myself for my lack of discipline. I used to be lots of things, and I feel alcohol has torn that away from me.
Used to be in great shape and workout everyday, used to have discipline to get my secondary studies done (masters degree), used to enjoy football on sundays without a drink, used to go camping without getting into beer by noon...
I dont want to be a "used to be" anymore...
I am drawing the line in the sand....My first leap is coming here and I am looking for support and some people to hold me accountable.
Thank you to all in advance. I hope I can add to the forums and contribute to helping others get cleaned up.
Happy New Year (I had 3 beers last night...a record low for me)
There is a great little shop in San Diego called The Serenity Shop, you can probably find the books anywhere, but I believe they have a website as well, might want to check it out.
I am a full time working mom, with three kiddos, today is day 82 for me, you can do it for you and for them!! Keep posting and reading!
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
Posts: 13,044
Originally Posted by WhoDey
Feeling a bit anxious this morning ... pacing ... with a headache.
I just finished putting together the New Year's Day staple of black-eyed pea soup which needs to cook for an hour or so.
Besides the physical aspect of addiction, I'm becoming aware of the psychological dimension. When something's a habit ... something you always do ... what do you do in its absence? I definitely will need to stay busy and find something to occupy what used to be my drinking time.
Stay strong.
I just finished putting together the New Year's Day staple of black-eyed pea soup which needs to cook for an hour or so.
Besides the physical aspect of addiction, I'm becoming aware of the psychological dimension. When something's a habit ... something you always do ... what do you do in its absence? I definitely will need to stay busy and find something to occupy what used to be my drinking time.
Stay strong.
Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
Posts: 13,044
Originally Posted by Obladi
Happy New Year to all.
2012 seems to have been about trying, I intend to make 2013 about DOING.
To do:
Get rid of all the booze.
Check.
Keeping it simple cuz everything else is complicated enough.
2012 seems to have been about trying, I intend to make 2013 about DOING.
To do:
Get rid of all the booze.
Check.
Keeping it simple cuz everything else is complicated enough.
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