Class Of November 2012 - Part 7
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: New York
Posts: 1,372
Hi guys. I wanted to check in with you all. Hope everyone is well.
I'm putting my recovery plan into action and part of that is to be more active on the site, giving and receiving support. I've joined the March 2016 class and will get back to the 24 hour club. I've been wanting my sobriety back for quite some time, but wanting and words just aren't enough. I need to put in the work and take action. It's day 2 for me. Have a great day my old friends.
I'm putting my recovery plan into action and part of that is to be more active on the site, giving and receiving support. I've joined the March 2016 class and will get back to the 24 hour club. I've been wanting my sobriety back for quite some time, but wanting and words just aren't enough. I need to put in the work and take action. It's day 2 for me. Have a great day my old friends.
Sobriety is Traditional
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Orcas Island, Washington
Posts: 9,068
It's good to hear from you, FMFT!
In order for me to quit drinking, I had to go way outside of my comfort zone. This meant spending a week at a no-cost detox program. Just the inconveniences and discomforts were a distraction from alcohol withdrawal. I then did ninety AA meetings in ninety days, which was also a stretch for this atheist hermit.
Make a plan and do it!
In order for me to quit drinking, I had to go way outside of my comfort zone. This meant spending a week at a no-cost detox program. Just the inconveniences and discomforts were a distraction from alcohol withdrawal. I then did ninety AA meetings in ninety days, which was also a stretch for this atheist hermit.
Make a plan and do it!
Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 102
Welcome back FMFT.
I am right there with ColdFusion. Comfort zone does not work in the beginning! and jumping into AA was tough for me too...now I am still and atheist and its the best thing that has ever happened to me!
So glad you are back!
I am right there with ColdFusion. Comfort zone does not work in the beginning! and jumping into AA was tough for me too...now I am still and atheist and its the best thing that has ever happened to me!
So glad you are back!
Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 102
I suppose at this point everyone has basically moved on. I am sending you all love and gratitude for helping on the early days of my journey.
I will do my best to check in from time to time.
Don't pick up, keep coming back and the rest will eventually fall into place...
I will do my best to check in from time to time.
Don't pick up, keep coming back and the rest will eventually fall into place...
Sobriety is Traditional
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Orcas Island, Washington
Posts: 9,068
I'm here daily, and know some from our class post regularly elsewhere here at SoberRecovery.
I am one of those who believe we should always remain vigilant, as addiction is cunning, baffling and powerful. Stay strong!
I am one of those who believe we should always remain vigilant, as addiction is cunning, baffling and powerful. Stay strong!
Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 79
Still sober. I don't think about it as much as I used to. It feels like an afterthought now.
I've worked more on anxiety. That's my root problem. I am doing a lot better since I starting really addressing it.
Facing fear is what it's all about for me. I've realized that so much of my fear and worry is irrational, and it often originates in my imagination. So now I just won't let fear stop me from doing what I want to do and what I need to in my life. It's great. The fear gets weaker, I get stronger, win-win.
I've worked more on anxiety. That's my root problem. I am doing a lot better since I starting really addressing it.
Facing fear is what it's all about for me. I've realized that so much of my fear and worry is irrational, and it often originates in my imagination. So now I just won't let fear stop me from doing what I want to do and what I need to in my life. It's great. The fear gets weaker, I get stronger, win-win.
Recognizes the Beast
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: In the kitchen, cooking up a storm
Posts: 704
Hey all, sorry I haven't been checking in more. Good to see some familiar faces from time to time, you know?
I guess I've been busy living life on life's terms. I can really kick my behind on some days, and on others it's the most beautiful thing in the world. But I'm most def still alive, kickin', sober and grateful for it.
I guess I've been busy living life on life's terms. I can really kick my behind on some days, and on others it's the most beautiful thing in the world. But I'm most def still alive, kickin', sober and grateful for it.
Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 102
Hello all my people, nomis nice to see you!
Hope everyone is doing well! 1313 days sober today. Since I started my journey, my family has accrued 3761 days, over 10 years sober!!
My soon to be wife has 2711 days and we are getting married in 122 days!
All those days and the thing I have learned is the online I really care about is today. Sure, things get better with time and they also get more complicated. Sometimes I lose the perspective, sometimes its hard to remember that anyway where I don't want to pick up is a miracle and any day where I don't is a blessing.
I hope you all are doing well and enjoying the start of summer (or winter if any of you are on the other side of the world!)
Hope everyone is doing well! 1313 days sober today. Since I started my journey, my family has accrued 3761 days, over 10 years sober!!
My soon to be wife has 2711 days and we are getting married in 122 days!
All those days and the thing I have learned is the online I really care about is today. Sure, things get better with time and they also get more complicated. Sometimes I lose the perspective, sometimes its hard to remember that anyway where I don't want to pick up is a miracle and any day where I don't is a blessing.
I hope you all are doing well and enjoying the start of summer (or winter if any of you are on the other side of the world!)
Sobriety is Traditional
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Orcas Island, Washington
Posts: 9,068
Hi folks!
I am doing well, spending my inheritance. I am typing this post on a new laptop with a new truck in the driveway. I also put a big chunk on the mortgage and have tickets for a train trip east to visit my only surviving aunt.
Th train trip will be a challenge to my sobriety. Ten years ago, after six months of DUI-inspired sobriety, my wife and I relapsed in the lounge car on a train. So one reason for getting the laptop is so that I can post and read here during my trip.
I am doing well, spending my inheritance. I am typing this post on a new laptop with a new truck in the driveway. I also put a big chunk on the mortgage and have tickets for a train trip east to visit my only surviving aunt.
Th train trip will be a challenge to my sobriety. Ten years ago, after six months of DUI-inspired sobriety, my wife and I relapsed in the lounge car on a train. So one reason for getting the laptop is so that I can post and read here during my trip.
Recognizes the Beast
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: In the kitchen, cooking up a storm
Posts: 704
Congrats JSD! Ain't it funny, I'm getting re-married in the summer as well. So the rumours are true.. not only goes on in sobriety, it get's a hell of a lot better 
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