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Hi All

Having a relaxing holiday.

I am watching the series "A GAme of Thrones" , (with hubby), when the kids are busy.I have heard so much about on in SR chat ... I have already read the book but OMG the images are very vivid.

HAving a good time , not doing much ... the floor is mopped

Heading down to the beach with the family soon to walk the dog.

Have a good day all.

stevie88

Hey gang whats crackin....Just a quick drive by post from me...Day 211 just starting as I'm in the middle of a 16 hour night shift....Hope you are all well.....Take care....Steve.

Grace2

Hi Jodie, sounds like your enjoying yourself, which is good, you deserve it. Wish we had a beach here close enough to walk to, that would be bliss.

Err Steve, I'm sure I've just seen you somewhere else!!

Gxx

stairs

Hi everyone,

And hi Grace! We are taking our time getting settled in, a bit at a time.

We are having fun camping out in the living room watching the series "Fringe" on netflix. Also it's coolest there. lol. It's been pretty hot here, high eighties and humid.

Our 4th was pretty laid back, we did a cookout at friends house then the fireworks downtown.

Hugs to all!

Grace2

21.45 Sat

Hi all

It's been a scorching hot day here, beautiful, I've spent the afternoon in the garden with O in the paddling pool having the time of his life.
I've been on a bit of a downer with my errant son giving me lots of grief but it's not made me want to drink, the desire to stay sober is stronger than the whispering of the A.V.

Stairs, glad your settling in okay, hope Sweetie is well and loving her new home and I hope B is behaving, if that's not too much to ask. Sounds like a good Independence Day, I like 'laid back.'

See you all soon

Stay safe and sober

Gxxxx

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Just for Today: I accept responsibility for myself and my recovery.

Applecrumble

Hi Augustinians

Stay strong Grace - this will pass too (it's true ). Hope you're OK-I see this was posted a couple of days ago.

Babs, awesome work on getting through the AlcoTroll attack! Now you're even stronger.

Pan! Hope you're still around - welcome back; we missed you!

I'm going through some tough realisations about some of my closest friendships and my 'codependence' behaviour if I can use that term - we didn't booze together but, boy I've taught some people I don't need respect or thoughtfulness or concern or care and am there to make them feel better only. Wow! This is really scary and I'm going to have to face some conflict, changes and the fact that I can't make people like me or be happy with me but so be it - it doesn't help them or me.

I've started the process but it's so difficult to identify objectively what's going on (because I have none of my own feelings, needs or wants when in the presence of others or when obsessing over them which is all the time!) and not fall back on pure people pleasing behaviors which masquerade as what I need/feel. Still, I must work at it otherwise I have no identity, no point in being a separate human being. I am working at it and it's starting to happen I think. Just wow-nothing I thought was reality is necessarily reality.

Stay sober all xxx

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Well ... communication is finally happening in my house ... it was hard but it is done .

We have done very little housework .. but have nailed the first two seasons of The Games of Thrones

So today WILL be housework day.

I have had a relaxing holiday.... more family time then usual which has been good.

We have still got issues to deal with ... but I need to be patient.

All is good here

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The girls and I had a lovely day on a park crawl ....riding bikes .... we ate hot chips and gravy at one park ... caught the ferry across the river ... a small ride back on the ferry and a slightly quicker ride home..... A 5 hour trip all together .

Hope you guys are all well

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WHERE is everyone ?

Dee74

I was away for a bit - back now tho

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Hi Dee

Sorry I can't resist that guy. I hope they are all ok.

I'm not going anywhere tho.

Hope you had a good break.

Dee74

LOL not really - rough week...but all is well now

D

Grace2

12.45 Sun

Hi little class of August, I'm sorry to have been away for so long, I'm fine, just got an awful lot going on in my life right now, not all good, unfortunately, but not all bad either. I've had no desire to drink though surprisingly, so I've got to thinking that if I've got through all the sh*t that has come my way this last 11 months or so, without drinking, then I really can do this!
Also, no more Internet access at work and I've had a lot of work going on at home, so everywhere has been u[side down. I will never be far away and will always endeavour to check in here. I'll just post whenever I can.

Hi Apple, thanks for your concern, honestly I am strong, so much stronger than I was.
O.M.G I can so relate to that post about your realisations, I think that is very much a lot of what's going on with me right now, but my issues are mainly with family. I've spent far too long being a door mat and a people pleaser without considering what pleases me, like my needs and feelings don't matter. It's been like I'm invisible. It's a tough one and you stay strong too.

Jodie, that's fantastic, communication is the key to everything, something that I need to work on too in my own life, it's something I've never excelled at.
Hey chips and gravy in the park, that sounds very English!
I'm really pleased that things seem to be going in the right direction for you now. You deserve it.

Hi Dee, good to see you, I hope you are okay and have not been poorly, you've been a rock to so many of us here.

Stay safe and sober

I'll be back when I can

Gxxx

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Just for Today: I know that looking good isn't enough. Lasting recovery is an inside job.

Dee74

doing ok now Grace - thank you - prayers for you and your family too

D

Grace2

Thanks Dee, all prayers gratefully accepted.

Gxx

Grace2

6.50 Tue

Good morning ever shrinking class of August.

Just checking in very quickly before I get my shower, got work today.
All is okay, the sun is shining and I'm well.

Back soon, gotta dash now

Gxxx

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Just for Today: I want to fully enjoy the companionship of my fellows. I will examine my relationships with the people in my life. Where I find I've harmed others, I will seek the willingness to make amends to them.

Dee74

have a good day Grace

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Grace2

22.20

Thanks Dee, it wasn't bad, work dragged though and I hit the brick wall about 3, went really tired.

You have a good day too, nearly bed time for me.

Gx

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Hi Dee and Grace and any others lurking behind in the background (hug)

Just plodding along here. Back at work.... fighting the flu (it is not going to win).

So not even gong talk about the State of Origin Dee ..... Rather painful watching NSW losing AGAIN while sober ... it was almost better falling asleep on the lounge before the game finished as I would have in the past.

Looking forward to a conference and dinner I am going to this weekend a chance to get dressed up

You are both in my prayers

Take care

Jodie

Dee74

I don't follow it Jodie so there'll be no gloats here lol - get better soon tho

Hey grace

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