Class of June 2014
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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The early days are rough - I went through all kinds of emotions.
I figured as long as I didn't drink or get high, things would get better...and they did
Hang in there Swede - and thanks
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I figured as long as I didn't drink or get high, things would get better...and they did
Hang in there Swede - and thanks
D
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Keeping it simple!
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Surrey, BC
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Okay here is an assignment for those that feel they are ready to do it or just for some reading. Whatever works for you 
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You can write your goodbye letter to your toxic friend here! It is great therapy.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/..._________.html
.You can write your goodbye letter to your toxic friend here! It is great therapy.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/..._________.html
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Recovery Thought of the Day
Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.
--- Arnold Bennett
Change is integral to recovery. Changes to what we do, where we go, who we spend time with. We will need to change how we think, and how we react to things.
What will be the hardest change you will have to make?
Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.
--- Arnold Bennett
Change is integral to recovery. Changes to what we do, where we go, who we spend time with. We will need to change how we think, and how we react to things.
What will be the hardest change you will have to make?
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Kansas
Posts: 61
Good morning everyone, day 3 for me. Maybe someone has mentioned this before and I'm throwing it out becuase if it helps one person, maybe it's worth it. I downloaded an app called Pocket Sponsor, every hour it has a new motovational quote. The one that really stuck with me yesterday was "recovery is a process, not an event. Don't expect a graduation date. You're graduation date will be when you die". It really put things into perspective for me, there won't be a day when I'm officialy cured or done. I know I can't drink, I know whenever lies I tell myself it will always return to the same pattern. This time I want to be done forever.
On the plus side, I'm going to work out this morning. Something I haven't done in a while. Monday I couldn't because I was late for work being to drunk to properly set the alarm clock and Tuesday I was at work on time but feeling to sick to want to work out. This morning a clear head. I hope everyone was strong last night and positive today.
On the plus side, I'm going to work out this morning. Something I haven't done in a while. Monday I couldn't because I was late for work being to drunk to properly set the alarm clock and Tuesday I was at work on time but feeling to sick to want to work out. This morning a clear head. I hope everyone was strong last night and positive today.
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Oh sure I realise that - I just wanted to give people hope that normal life can and does go on in sobriety.
I'm a firm believer in waiting until you have the required sobriety muscles though
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I'm a firm believer in waiting until you have the required sobriety muscles though
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 442
Good Morning Class! It looks like folks are making progress even if not easy. I am on day 5 today and I am struggling. I made it 122 days with the January class and then broke hard in May. But all that time, I worked a routine, always checked on here (even if not to post but to read), just always worked hard at it.
Now, I just feel lazy. like i'm going through the motions but not really believing in it. I have no urge for a drink at the moment (never did in the mornings anyway) but I can tell something is missing from those early days. The drive is just not there. But I am sticking to my process anyway.
Stay Strong and sober today
Now, I just feel lazy. like i'm going through the motions but not really believing in it. I have no urge for a drink at the moment (never did in the mornings anyway) but I can tell something is missing from those early days. The drive is just not there. But I am sticking to my process anyway.
Stay Strong and sober today
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Often the 'pink cloud' from the first time we quit isn't there subsequent times halfvictory - I know I was really down on myself for drinking again and I think that must play a part.
The good news is as long as you remain clean/sober, your mind and body will heal. You'll feel better eventually, I promise
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The good news is as long as you remain clean/sober, your mind and body will heal. You'll feel better eventually, I promise
D
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: northeast US
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Thank you all juners... well I remained steadfast and the AV can kiss my behind. I am gratefil reading all of your posts and proud of all of you! Today is another day to conquer and we will all fight and be victorious. Welcome to those starting fresh June...no time like right now to tell ourselves we deserve this,our families deserve this! Keep on fighting...I am in your corner! On to 26...feeling accomplished!
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