Class of August 2013 - Part 15
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Congrats Kadi and Sheknits! Glad to hear from you again FG. I felt the same way before I finally left my last job.. I was in the driver's seat. Hope all is going well for you Else.
It's 6:30 am here in the Philippines on the 25th. The sun is up and the roosters are crowing, lol. This was my first day of sobriety, two years ago. I had gotten drunk up in Bend, about a month after buying my place up there and realizing that no matter how much stuff I had I was still lonely, and not happy. I made a lot of plans, but was totally stuck.
It's been a long journey for me since then and the work isn't done yet, but life is easier now, and more fun. I worry a lot less. All kinds of things happen, but it's okay. It's all part of the adventure.
Wishing you all the best.
Cheers,
--Adv
It's 6:30 am here in the Philippines on the 25th. The sun is up and the roosters are crowing, lol. This was my first day of sobriety, two years ago. I had gotten drunk up in Bend, about a month after buying my place up there and realizing that no matter how much stuff I had I was still lonely, and not happy. I made a lot of plans, but was totally stuck.
It's been a long journey for me since then and the work isn't done yet, but life is easier now, and more fun. I worry a lot less. All kinds of things happen, but it's okay. It's all part of the adventure.
Wishing you all the best.
Cheers,
--Adv
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Midwest
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Hello, all --
I think a lot of anniversaries are clumped together at the end of the month, correct? Congrats, Advbike!
Firstymer, it's always nice to see you here.
Else, this is your anniversary month, too. I know I get caught up in the "big day" mentality -- big time -- but it's important to remember that two years ago is when you started to reverse the course. It's been rocky, I know, but I'm also glad to read of small steps forward for you. I think you're lovely.
Life's grand pendulum on this end. My dear friends from Colorado were here over the weekend and I cherished every moment -- it went to fast. Then, though, I was struck with food poisoning, from which I appear to have recovered and about which I shall spare you dear people any further detail.
V.
I think a lot of anniversaries are clumped together at the end of the month, correct? Congrats, Advbike!
Firstymer, it's always nice to see you here.
Else, this is your anniversary month, too. I know I get caught up in the "big day" mentality -- big time -- but it's important to remember that two years ago is when you started to reverse the course. It's been rocky, I know, but I'm also glad to read of small steps forward for you. I think you're lovely.
Life's grand pendulum on this end. My dear friends from Colorado were here over the weekend and I cherished every moment -- it went to fast. Then, though, I was struck with food poisoning, from which I appear to have recovered and about which I shall spare you dear people any further detail.
V.
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Thanks V! Actually it's hard to believe it's been two years since I had a drink. That's definitely the longest period of sobriety I've had since age 18. I did quit before though, for 18 months, when I was married. But that was over twenty years ago..
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Hi all, wishing everyone who just hit 2 years many more sober years to come! Thanks for all the congrats. I really can't believe 2 years have gone by. A friend sent me this recently and thought of you all...
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Congratulations, Oceanlady! My, we've come a long way, haven't we!
Four legs? Starts with an "A"? A due date?
I'm thinking that can mean only one thing. An Airedale! A puppy, perhaps?
That little sweetheart will have honorary aunties and uncles here on SR. And Auntie Venecia absolutely demands photographs!
Four legs? Starts with an "A"? A due date?
I'm thinking that can mean only one thing. An Airedale! A puppy, perhaps?
That little sweetheart will have honorary aunties and uncles here on SR. And Auntie Venecia absolutely demands photographs!
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Oceanlady, good news on the dog. I'm assuming from the October 1 arrival date that it's a four week old puppy that will be weaned and ready for you early next month. Fun! My current Labrador Retriever was a rescue so we haven't had a puppy in the house in over 20 years. Good times ahead.
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Hello Everyone.
Well, to make a long story short, I am now in the hospital. I came in here voluntarily because I could no longer cope. I've been here since last Tuesday and this is Saturday. I feel somewhat better.
I came here and I feel embarrassed and ashamed. I know the stigma attached. But I am getting the help I need. There wasn't anything else I could do. I felt like I just could not go on. I am so tired of fighting so hard to stay alive. And I really want to live. I wasn't sure if I could.
I didn't do anything to hurt myself but I had to find a way out. This is what I chose. They've put me on different drugs. Maybe (hopefully) they will help. The side effects are a little grim. I am trying to eat and follow the program as best I can. I am not sleeping very well, however, and that is difficult.
One part off me is observing this situation from the outside. From my nurse point of view. The patients here are all rather interesting. They have a myriad of problems but most of them are bipolar or depressed and all of them express it differently. All of them want to tell their stories so I have been doing much listening. As well as being able to tell my own story. It's a relief to let it out and just let it all go.
Today it will be a triumph if I can wash my hair.
Well, to make a long story short, I am now in the hospital. I came in here voluntarily because I could no longer cope. I've been here since last Tuesday and this is Saturday. I feel somewhat better.
I came here and I feel embarrassed and ashamed. I know the stigma attached. But I am getting the help I need. There wasn't anything else I could do. I felt like I just could not go on. I am so tired of fighting so hard to stay alive. And I really want to live. I wasn't sure if I could.
I didn't do anything to hurt myself but I had to find a way out. This is what I chose. They've put me on different drugs. Maybe (hopefully) they will help. The side effects are a little grim. I am trying to eat and follow the program as best I can. I am not sleeping very well, however, and that is difficult.
One part off me is observing this situation from the outside. From my nurse point of view. The patients here are all rather interesting. They have a myriad of problems but most of them are bipolar or depressed and all of them express it differently. All of them want to tell their stories so I have been doing much listening. As well as being able to tell my own story. It's a relief to let it out and just let it all go.
Today it will be a triumph if I can wash my hair.
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