Class Of December 2013 - Part 3
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Jackie C- What did you decide about the dog? I have been banned from all shelters as I want to take them all home. So I live vicariously through people like yourself who have a mini zoo at home.
Congrats to all who are still here and fighting the fight!! It does get easier and IT IS worth it
Congrats to all who are still here and fighting the fight!! It does get easier and IT IS worth it
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Tigerlili, I feel awful for you! I've had those headaches that don't go away and I remember many a time I wondered if I could die from the pain of a headache.
Tazzle, thanks for asking about the dog. The kids and I went and saw her yet again today. I'm thinking it over. My heart says "Yes, save this dog, give her a warm, happy home with kids and other animals." But it's a lot of work on my own (my kids swear they'll help -- you know how that always goes hahahaha) so I want to really think it through. But I'm totally smitten with her so I'll keep you posted . . .
Kids are with their dad tonight and all weekend and I'm feeling very lonely. Wandering around my house, basically feeling sort of sorry for myself. And yet, I am at peace, okay with the loneliness for now. Many of my friendships are fading away in front of my eyes. The people I do know here who are sober happen to all be married so . . . you know, just makes me feel alone.
Okay enough of the pity party over here.
Day 33 almost over. I'm hunkered down in my warm house, on the couch with some hot tea, a dog at my feet, a cat on my lap and some good tv to watch. What the hell am I doing bitching about anything?
G'night all,
Jackie
Tazzle, thanks for asking about the dog. The kids and I went and saw her yet again today. I'm thinking it over. My heart says "Yes, save this dog, give her a warm, happy home with kids and other animals." But it's a lot of work on my own (my kids swear they'll help -- you know how that always goes hahahaha) so I want to really think it through. But I'm totally smitten with her so I'll keep you posted . . .
Kids are with their dad tonight and all weekend and I'm feeling very lonely. Wandering around my house, basically feeling sort of sorry for myself. And yet, I am at peace, okay with the loneliness for now. Many of my friendships are fading away in front of my eyes. The people I do know here who are sober happen to all be married so . . . you know, just makes me feel alone.
Okay enough of the pity party over here.
Day 33 almost over. I'm hunkered down in my warm house, on the couch with some hot tea, a dog at my feet, a cat on my lap and some good tv to watch. What the hell am I doing bitching about anything?
G'night all,
Jackie
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Hang in there JackieC- I am on my own here also. Hubby has been gone most of the week and will not be back till Sunday. Do you have anything "selfish" you would like to do? Something maybe hubby and or kids or both, would be bored with doing or not want to do, that you would enjoy? I have recorded all the shows I never get to watch, which is keeping me going at night and Saturday I am heading out to a winter carnival. 33 days is quite an accomplishment! you should treat yourself!
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Hope you are feeling better soon Tiger. Glad you have some "you" time Jackie, know that can be a challenge with the kiddos away, but your doing great!
I have a "big" adjustment to make with my sons being 30, 20 & 15....I have had "boy's to care for for 30 years now & Im now on the "down hill slide" with that with just the youngest at home & well, he's a teenager & has a life....and believe me, in one way I am really, really ready for that, but it also leaves me feeling completely "lost". I need to learn to "enjoy" this time though & there is not enjoyment in drinking anymore, hasn't been for a long time. Winding down in day six.....thanks for the support today
I have a "big" adjustment to make with my sons being 30, 20 & 15....I have had "boy's to care for for 30 years now & Im now on the "down hill slide" with that with just the youngest at home & well, he's a teenager & has a life....and believe me, in one way I am really, really ready for that, but it also leaves me feeling completely "lost". I need to learn to "enjoy" this time though & there is not enjoyment in drinking anymore, hasn't been for a long time. Winding down in day six.....thanks for the support today
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Just a suggestion to you ladys to "treat" yourselves - I read that coconut oil is a great moisturizer & promotes growth of eyelashes & eyebrows, so I have been using it with a little lavender oil added into it at night after I wash my face....great moisturizer....my eylashes are longer & I think it's the lavender that is helping me with sound sleep. Have a great Friday all
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Had a good week overall. Eating healthy and still dropping weight...
But feeling pretty melancholy tonight
. My antidepressants have been great and it's been such a huge change in my life in a short amount of time... Just feeling lonely tonight. A friend wanted to hang out but I don't really feel like it. Lonely but want to be alone? What the hell is that??
Staying sober though.
But feeling pretty melancholy tonight
. My antidepressants have been great and it's been such a huge change in my life in a short amount of time... Just feeling lonely tonight. A friend wanted to hang out but I don't really feel like it. Lonely but want to be alone? What the hell is that??Staying sober though.
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It's pretty common, Actual. I think we can be a little shellshocked at the rate and scope of change.
Wanting alone time, yet feeling a bit lonely, is perfectly normal.
Things get be - we start to work out who sober us is, and spread our wings a little more. The timing of that varies tho - everyone's different
Wanting alone time, yet feeling a bit lonely, is perfectly normal.
Things get be - we start to work out who sober us is, and spread our wings a little more. The timing of that varies tho - everyone's different
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Glad to be home after a very long day/week, glad to have the next 2 days off & plan to "live" it this week-end. Six days & going to wake up with 1 week tomorrow & play at the park with my little sweetheart Grandson. Night All Hang in there actual....feeling a bit lonesome tonight too.
Hang in there actual....feeling a bit lonesome tonight too.
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Hi all. Day 35. Actual and Mariah, feeling similarly to you all -- melancholy and lonely. Actual, I said to my therapist today the same thing -- that I feel lonely and yet I want to hunker down and be alone.
I'm headed to sleep. Waking up to day 36 in the morning.
Hang in there everyone. At least we are all on this roller coaster together.
I'm headed to sleep. Waking up to day 36 in the morning.
Hang in there everyone. At least we are all on this roller coaster together.
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