Class of February 2013 Part 7
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Class of February 2013 Part 7
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(((((venuscat))))) my first mother's day without my mother too. Early sobriety and grief can be a beast, no? I haven't always been sure where to attribute things to - is it grief or is it alcohol recovery?
On a lighter note, shotgun - love it!
On a lighter note, shotgun - love it!
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so close!
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When it rains it certainly pours. Thanks so much for sharing & I'm sorry that your day was a real down one. Sometimes we just need to let it out.
Sounds like you have gone through a lot change this passed year - what strength. I am always encouraged by your attitude & giving nature, even during rough patches. I'm excited to see how you apply your gifts in opportunities that are just beyond sight on the horizon.
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When it rains it certainly pours. Thanks so much for sharing & I'm sorry that your day was a real down one. Sometimes we just need to let it out.
Sounds like you have gone through a lot change this passed year - what strength. I am always encouraged by your attitude & giving nature, even during rough patches. I'm excited to see how you apply your gifts in opportunities that are just beyond sight on the horizon.
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Fantail -
Thanks for sharing again. Glad to hear that you are starting to work through the emotions. Early recovery is a good time for healing of all sorts.
My best friend took her own life a couple of years ago. I found her posts here on SR after I joined. She was the one person who could always make the various jumps along side with me from group to group, so it's very fitting that she would have been a part of the SR community as well & vice versa.
RE: Ambien. It has that same effect on me, and I don't like it for that reason. I vaguely recall it not being so bad the next night, or if you take less (like half)
Thanks for sharing again. Glad to hear that you are starting to work through the emotions. Early recovery is a good time for healing of all sorts.
My best friend took her own life a couple of years ago. I found her posts here on SR after I joined. She was the one person who could always make the various jumps along side with me from group to group, so it's very fitting that she would have been a part of the SR community as well & vice versa.
RE: Ambien. It has that same effect on me, and I don't like it for that reason. I vaguely recall it not being so bad the next night, or if you take less (like half)
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Big hugs to Upnup & Tammy too!
Welcome Lissa!
Pamel - Amazing painting! What's your medium of choice? The way that you captured the light in the fire, and how it filters through the tree is amazing. Light is so challenging to capture well.
Wishing everyone good energy this weekend.
Welcome Lissa!
Pamel - Amazing painting! What's your medium of choice? The way that you captured the light in the fire, and how it filters through the tree is amazing. Light is so challenging to capture well.
Wishing everyone good energy this weekend.
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Hugs to all here on our next thread edition!!
Thanks SereneEdition for your praise; that painting was done in oils.
Re: Ambien...I read somewhere that it makes you THINK you have slept; it is not really a restful night's sleep. I stopped it.
I really hope everyone starts showing up on this thread; I miss a lot of people...
Thanks SereneEdition for your praise; that painting was done in oils.
Re: Ambien...I read somewhere that it makes you THINK you have slept; it is not really a restful night's sleep. I stopped it.
I really hope everyone starts showing up on this thread; I miss a lot of people...
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Been cleaning the house all day. I found loads of gross spills and stains around the house where I've spilt drink and just left it. I never hid booze. Probably because I lived alone. I say lived, it wasn't really living was it. Ah we'll, just thought I'd check in. 83 days now I think. Hope everyone is well.
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Hi all, sorry to read that you had such a bad day Venus- hope things get better for you soon, no need to apologise for the reply you gave to my post- In fact it lifted my mood at that moment so thank you!
Had a good day with the kids, was planning to take them to the local park but it was raining in morning, but by afternoon the sun came out so we took a chance....BIG mistake! We made it to the park and stayed for a while but on the walk back got caught in a torrential rain cloudburst, but we were laughing so hard we couldn't stop and ran to the nearest tree to shelter, although it was horrible getting wet it was so 'real' and the laughter so heartfelt and magical that the rain didn't matter. The sun came back out and at that precise moment I felt blessed, It was life.
The fogs lifted for me now, got to be brave and move forward without any crutches, day by day.
Nearly midnight now here, but im in one of those alert and totally un tired sort of moods- so might take a wander around this site for a while. Love to you all.
Had a good day with the kids, was planning to take them to the local park but it was raining in morning, but by afternoon the sun came out so we took a chance....BIG mistake! We made it to the park and stayed for a while but on the walk back got caught in a torrential rain cloudburst, but we were laughing so hard we couldn't stop and ran to the nearest tree to shelter, although it was horrible getting wet it was so 'real' and the laughter so heartfelt and magical that the rain didn't matter. The sun came back out and at that precise moment I felt blessed, It was life.
The fogs lifted for me now, got to be brave and move forward without any crutches, day by day.
Nearly midnight now here, but im in one of those alert and totally un tired sort of moods- so might take a wander around this site for a while. Love to you all.
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"...it was so 'real' and the laughter so heartfelt and magical that the rain didn't matter.
The sun came back out and at that precise moment I felt blessed, It was life."
How beautiful.
Thank you 1stepup
V xx
The sun came back out and at that precise moment I felt blessed, It was life."
How beautiful.
Thank you 1stepup
V xx
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Thanks all for hugs and support x
Missed your post yesterday Venus, but want to send you love and hugs. You really have been through a lot, your mom and doggie. And through all that, your compassion for all shines through.
Yep, those grief tears are really something huh. My grief tears are like no other. I could not believe how they fell out of my eyes, away from my face (like what you see in a cartoon, and pouring out)! Sounds mad I know, but really.
Well my dear, thinking of you and hoping you get the work you wish for, as you so deserve x
Missed your post yesterday Venus, but want to send you love and hugs. You really have been through a lot, your mom and doggie. And through all that, your compassion for all shines through.
Yep, those grief tears are really something huh. My grief tears are like no other. I could not believe how they fell out of my eyes, away from my face (like what you see in a cartoon, and pouring out)! Sounds mad I know, but really.
Well my dear, thinking of you and hoping you get the work you wish for, as you so deserve x
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Want to share...
Went to my first AA last night. Guy I met at Life Ring meetings escorted me! enjoyed it. Just hearing the stories and being around like minded peeps, gives me so much hope. I've been going to LR meetings, but felt I was only scratching the surface of this alcho problem, so trying different things.
I spent the last couple of years, thinking I need to give up, but never attempting. I had no idea of the support out there F2F and SR. I realize now, I would never have made it alone this far, at (3 months ish).
Happy Mothers Day to the Americans (ours was in March) xx
Went to my first AA last night. Guy I met at Life Ring meetings escorted me! enjoyed it. Just hearing the stories and being around like minded peeps, gives me so much hope. I've been going to LR meetings, but felt I was only scratching the surface of this alcho problem, so trying different things.
I spent the last couple of years, thinking I need to give up, but never attempting. I had no idea of the support out there F2F and SR. I realize now, I would never have made it alone this far, at (3 months ish).
Happy Mothers Day to the Americans (ours was in March) xx
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Happy Mothers Day to all all our Febbie Mums!
For everyone - just wanted to say how grateful I am to have your companionship through this journey. It's such a gift to have a place to reach out to 24/7 with unconditional support, caring, listening, and feedback - all shared qualities with what makes my mom that special 'go to person' for me.
So, here's to you Febbies, for all that you do!
For everyone - just wanted to say how grateful I am to have your companionship through this journey. It's such a gift to have a place to reach out to 24/7 with unconditional support, caring, listening, and feedback - all shared qualities with what makes my mom that special 'go to person' for me.
So, here's to you Febbies, for all that you do!
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