Class of September 2013
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Class of September 2013
Welcome everyone!
this is the support thread for everyone who wants to quit drugs or alcohol this month of September 2013
come and join us
Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. -Saint Francis of Assisi
this is the support thread for everyone who wants to quit drugs or alcohol this month of September 2013
come and join us
Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. -Saint Francis of Assisi
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 10,962
Greetings, newcomers, I am in the class of September 2010. In four days I will be sober three years. Sober Recovery has played a vital role in my achieving that mark. I hope you’ll stick around and make it work for you.
How did it work for me? I saw the folks who had months and months of sobriety, I read how they got clean and sober, and I applied those techniques to my own recovery. I had to follow what worked for them because doing it my way wasn’t working. So, as someone who has finally gotten clean and sober after 35 years of drinking and drugging, I want to tell you what I think is the most important component of a successful recovery—faith.
To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see.
That’s a scriptural verse, Hebrews 11:1-2, but I am not quoting it for the spiritual aspect. This statement has a powerful recovery message. Sobriety is something we hope for. We hope for a solution, we hope to be freed from the chains of addiction and alcoholism. Yet it must seem almost impossible when we first quit. We want to be sober at the same time that we can’t even see ourselves sober. We are so uncertain about that which we hope for. The answer is faith.
The proof is here on SR. There are so many folks who are sober, who have led the way through the uncertainty you now face. It has been done by others. It has been done by me.
Of this, be certain: If you strive daily to remain sober and to work on your recovery, if you get up when you fall—every time you fall, no matter how many times you fail, you can succeed.
Faith
If 20 former drunks reply to a post about getting sober, with 20 different ways to do it, it can be confusing. But you only have to come away with one thing—that 20 people have faith in your ability to get sober. How to get sober? That’s for you to decide. But for you to believe you can get sober—that’s not a technique, that’s a mindset that comes from faith in yourself, faith in the process, faith in the promise of recovery.
Good luck on your journey!
--carl
How did it work for me? I saw the folks who had months and months of sobriety, I read how they got clean and sober, and I applied those techniques to my own recovery. I had to follow what worked for them because doing it my way wasn’t working. So, as someone who has finally gotten clean and sober after 35 years of drinking and drugging, I want to tell you what I think is the most important component of a successful recovery—faith.
To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see.
That’s a scriptural verse, Hebrews 11:1-2, but I am not quoting it for the spiritual aspect. This statement has a powerful recovery message. Sobriety is something we hope for. We hope for a solution, we hope to be freed from the chains of addiction and alcoholism. Yet it must seem almost impossible when we first quit. We want to be sober at the same time that we can’t even see ourselves sober. We are so uncertain about that which we hope for. The answer is faith.
The proof is here on SR. There are so many folks who are sober, who have led the way through the uncertainty you now face. It has been done by others. It has been done by me.
Of this, be certain: If you strive daily to remain sober and to work on your recovery, if you get up when you fall—every time you fall, no matter how many times you fail, you can succeed.
Faith
If 20 former drunks reply to a post about getting sober, with 20 different ways to do it, it can be confusing. But you only have to come away with one thing—that 20 people have faith in your ability to get sober. How to get sober? That’s for you to decide. But for you to believe you can get sober—that’s not a technique, that’s a mindset that comes from faith in yourself, faith in the process, faith in the promise of recovery.
Good luck on your journey!
--carl
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 5,554
Hi there. Jumping into September. Returning customer here. It has not been a horrible time, but I was drinking again, and it was escalating, as it always does. It gets control of me rather than me being in control. Tired of the constant inner dialogue and regret.
My story in in the "I'm Back" thread.
My story in in the "I'm Back" thread.
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Portland, ME
Posts: 62
I'm back too!
Rochele, I have a similar situation in that I had started drinking again (after five whole months of sobriety!) and even though I kept telling myself it wasn't that bad, it was escalating, and I was never in control.
Anyways, I'm back on day one and I'd like to join the class of September.
Rochele, I have a similar situation in that I had started drinking again (after five whole months of sobriety!) and even though I kept telling myself it wasn't that bad, it was escalating, and I was never in control.
Anyways, I'm back on day one and I'd like to join the class of September.
Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: RI
Posts: 86
I'm in! A year ago I was very active in the September class...but I didn't last.
It's a new year, a new beginning, and I'm here to commit to a more fulfilling life.
I look forward to getting to know you all and share in this sober journey!
Love
It's a new year, a new beginning, and I'm here to commit to a more fulfilling life.
I look forward to getting to know you all and share in this sober journey!
Love
Saved By Grace
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Oop North, Furtlin' me Ferrets
Posts: 410
Originally Posted by Renarde 
There's something special about fall. I find it more energizing and exciting than any other time of year.
Keep in mind that to get 30 days means that there will most likely be at least 1 day where you are debating/arguing with yourself to drink or not to drink. I had a day like that where it took calling my sponsor, hitting my knees in prayer, and just holding on. Sometimes it will be required that you hold on minute by minute.
If you prevail I guarentee you that you will be so glad the next day that you didn't drink. And those really hard days, when you overcome them, will give you so much faith in yourself and the recovery process. So they aren't to be feared, just be made aware of. If you feel you won't have the strength on your own to fight the cravings hit your knees and ask God for help, he won't deny you whatever it is that you need to stay sober.
Also for this alcoholic/heroin/ampetamine addict SR was not enough. Reading books about alcoholism was not enough. My willpower and strength was not enough. AA and God are the reason I got my 30 day chip tonight, so if you want to get through the first 30 days also I'd recommend using any help you can find along the way. Best of luck, and I promise you will feel great in a matter of weeks if you keep on keepin' on, sober. Thats been my experience anyways, God bless the Class of September 2013.
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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I am back from a recent relapse when I couldn't get the idea of ice cold vodka out of my head. And I was doing reasonably fine (dabbling in moderation) through almost all of august.
*sigh*
Just another fine example that a beer or two after work with colleagues will start a new snowball effect ending in a booze binge. Luckily I didn't get hurt or even leave my apartment this time.
September 1st 2013, day 1 third attempt!
Not going to be hungover at work tomorrow, no way! Stocked up on camomille tea and valerian root extract.
*sigh*
Just another fine example that a beer or two after work with colleagues will start a new snowball effect ending in a booze binge. Luckily I didn't get hurt or even leave my apartment this time.
September 1st 2013, day 1 third attempt!
Not going to be hungover at work tomorrow, no way! Stocked up on camomille tea and valerian root extract.
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: East Coast, The States
Posts: 12,162
Welcome everyone!
Just for today how about we don't let alcohol rent any time or space in our heads!
What plans do people have this weekend?
In the states it is a three day holiday for many.... has anyone planned ahead for how to stay sober through it?
Just for today how about we don't let alcohol rent any time or space in our heads!
What plans do people have this weekend?
In the states it is a three day holiday for many.... has anyone planned ahead for how to stay sober through it?
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