Class of August 2015 Part 3
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Colorado
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Joining the Class
Originally Posted by ANewDayNYC 
Hey guys - I would like to join this class. I will be starting school, and I need to keep myself accountable/have a support group. I know I can get through the program if I stay sober. I want to stay focused and I appreciate the help.
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Ireland
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Welcome to the newcomers 😊
Troy hope you are ok.
Seems like everyone is doing well.
Day 20. Got 3 hours of sleep last night as baby decided she didn't need sleep last night. Having a giant cup of coffee hoping it perks me up! Exhausted. Zzzzz. No plans yet for today. One thing I need to do is print a lot of photos I have saved on my computer so perhaps I will get to that today.
Troy hope you are ok.
Seems like everyone is doing well.
Day 20. Got 3 hours of sleep last night as baby decided she didn't need sleep last night. Having a giant cup of coffee hoping it perks me up! Exhausted. Zzzzz. No plans yet for today. One thing I need to do is print a lot of photos I have saved on my computer so perhaps I will get to that today.
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Join Date: Jul 2015
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Welcome newcomers and good going to everyone. Gosh so much posting while I was asleep I am not sure I can keep up with you all. Day one of a new life chick chick. I also agree no need to worry what it is you have to post, whatever you have to say is just fine. Someone mentioned vivid dreams, it is apparently pretty common. I am still getting pretty vivid dreams and unfortunately they usually include someone I am trying to forget about so I keep waking up sad. Though on that note I removed pretty much all ways of contacting him for now and as many things that remind me of him as I could. I also sent a long well thought out email that said everything I needed to say and feel a little more peace with the situation than before. I don't feel the need to get a reply from that I am just happy the words are out there.
If I have counted right this would be the dawn of day 12 here.
If I have counted right this would be the dawn of day 12 here.
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Join Date: Mar 2015
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ruh roh, the smallest amount of thunder you could imagine is here.
My poor little man. I wish there was something I could do to let him know it's ok, but there isn't anything. My one guy doesn't like thunder either, but can deal with it. Boxer becomes absolutely terrified though. Poor little man. Well, he's not little -- he's about 30kg and will be more than happy to tell you to F off if you're a stranger and get too close to my gate, but nonetheless, on the inside he's a sweet heart.
My poor little man. I wish there was something I could do to let him know it's ok, but there isn't anything. My one guy doesn't like thunder either, but can deal with it. Boxer becomes absolutely terrified though. Poor little man. Well, he's not little -- he's about 30kg and will be more than happy to tell you to F off if you're a stranger and get too close to my gate, but nonetheless, on the inside he's a sweet heart.
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: MA
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Day 4
I've been the same thoughts about quitting my chewing habit....
Two reasons. First, it's unhealthy....
More importantly for us is that it, as you imply, is another secret to maintain. I'm tired of maintaining secrets.
I tossed my last can today and am bracing myself.
Thanks Jonathon and I'm thinking of you today. I already had three cigs. :0(... I agree about the secrets thing for sure and yes, so unhealthy.
Chick, congrats on day 1
Keep up the good work everyone!
Two reasons. First, it's unhealthy....
More importantly for us is that it, as you imply, is another secret to maintain. I'm tired of maintaining secrets.
I tossed my last can today and am bracing myself.
Thanks Jonathon and I'm thinking of you today. I already had three cigs. :0(... I agree about the secrets thing for sure and yes, so unhealthy.
Chick, congrats on day 1
Keep up the good work everyone!
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Originally Posted by TroyW
ruh roh, the smallest amount of thunder you could imagine is here.
My poor little man. I wish there was something I could do to let him know it's ok, but there isn't anything. My one guy doesn't like thunder either, but can deal with it. Boxer becomes absolutely terrified though. Poor little man. Well, he's not little -- he's about 30kg and will be more than happy to tell you to F off if you're a stranger and get too close to my gate, but nonetheless, on the inside he's a sweet heart.
My poor little man. I wish there was something I could do to let him know it's ok, but there isn't anything. My one guy doesn't like thunder either, but can deal with it. Boxer becomes absolutely terrified though. Poor little man. Well, he's not little -- he's about 30kg and will be more than happy to tell you to F off if you're a stranger and get too close to my gate, but nonetheless, on the inside he's a sweet heart.
You have a few people here worried about you...
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Holy crap. I cannot go a week without checking in with everyone, its taken me an hour to read through all the posts!!! I'm on DAY 20! Here are some thoughts for everyone - cant recall who said what...
*Mint cucumber water - sounds great but I'm not a mint fan. I love seltzer with lime in a can. Zero calories just carbonated water. If you mix it with a bit of cranberry juice it tastes amazing too.
*Lack of sleep/vivid dreams - These go away and you sleep like a baby every night and wake up at 5:30AM ready to run a marathon (okay maybe not a marathon until you've had some coffee)
*C25K - Awesome idea to focus on health and pick up a new passion. I hate running but realize theres a class at the gym I used to love and need to see if they still have it.
*Best wishes to all and I'll try to check in daily. I'm doing just fine. av pops in a couple times a day and I tell it to stop being stupid and wasting my time.
Good job everyone! If you're here, you are tying, don't give up!
*Mint cucumber water - sounds great but I'm not a mint fan. I love seltzer with lime in a can. Zero calories just carbonated water. If you mix it with a bit of cranberry juice it tastes amazing too.
*Lack of sleep/vivid dreams - These go away and you sleep like a baby every night and wake up at 5:30AM ready to run a marathon (okay maybe not a marathon until you've had some coffee)
*C25K - Awesome idea to focus on health and pick up a new passion. I hate running but realize theres a class at the gym I used to love and need to see if they still have it.
*Best wishes to all and I'll try to check in daily. I'm doing just fine. av pops in a couple times a day and I tell it to stop being stupid and wasting my time.
Good job everyone! If you're here, you are tying, don't give up!
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Originally Posted by Dee74
so you're doing ok, Troy?
You have a few people here worried about you...
You have a few people here worried about you...
To be honest, I'm totally devastated, but I'll sleep it off to live another day.
I'm a good guy though, you know? I really am. I have a pretty good package going here. I'm good looking, down to earth, intelligent, have an excellent heart, and so on. I'm a good person.
Unfortunately, in this world of ours, you can't just go out and be a good person, because then you just get taken advantage of and thrown under the bus. Trust me, I've tried, many times in various countries. It's all the same.
Anyway, there's something happening on the 26th that has the potential of changing things around for me. We'll see how that goes.
Thank you everyone again for your concern, and I do truly appreciate it. Will ensure to make it back to you in the future somehow.
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On my day 4 . What a night 
kid didn't sleep well . I woke up at night sweating even though it was cool in a room , had to walk around for a bit to cool down . Vivid stupid dreams . Not the best mood today but I'm feeling positive and feel like having more energy today .
kid didn't sleep well . I woke up at night sweating even though it was cool in a room , had to walk around for a bit to cool down . Vivid stupid dreams . Not the best mood today but I'm feeling positive and feel like having more energy today .
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I wasn't suggesting you owed anyone anything Troy - just that people here worry about others in the group
and...I'm a good guy too - and I can't recall the last time I was thrown under a bus...honestly.
That stopped when I stopped drinking - I got a heck of a lot sharper and wiser...and a ton less cynical. I let go of a lot of resentments and baggage too.
You can too
Nice guys do not have to finish last - and they don't have to throw themselves under buses to stop others doing it either...y'know?
and...I'm a good guy too - and I can't recall the last time I was thrown under a bus...honestly.
That stopped when I stopped drinking - I got a heck of a lot sharper and wiser...and a ton less cynical. I let go of a lot of resentments and baggage too.
You can too
Nice guys do not have to finish last - and they don't have to throw themselves under buses to stop others doing it either...y'know?
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TroyW I am sighing with relief! Good for you! And hey, you don't owe us a thing. We are here for support and encouragement. You have to do the "deal" we are just here in our thoughts. At this point yall know me on s deeper level than most people in my life. "Keep the plug in the jug" (read that on fb I think)
I had a terrible night, cried a lot. From a place side me I didn't know existed. But I've put that behind me and I'm moving on. I struggle for peace and acceptance of myself. Sigh, self discovery and needing people to understand I have a certain way I will let you treat me. Creating boundaries and it's definitely pissing people off. But sorry I will no longer let people who say they love me ever tell me again to "shut the fxxx up" when I say something they don't agree with. Ever again
I had a terrible night, cried a lot. From a place side me I didn't know existed. But I've put that behind me and I'm moving on. I struggle for peace and acceptance of myself. Sigh, self discovery and needing people to understand I have a certain way I will let you treat me. Creating boundaries and it's definitely pissing people off. But sorry I will no longer let people who say they love me ever tell me again to "shut the fxxx up" when I say something they don't agree with. Ever again
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The healing process can be rough can't it key. Crying is good in a way when I look back there are so many tears I should have cried but my emotions had become so numb and distant. It's hard but good to finally be dealing with it and let the tears flow. So often I wanted to cry but just felt cold and empty.
Just had a thought. So troy you are kind hearted intelligent good looking and about to get rich. We should talk more.;-) Lol just kidding about, thought you could use some humour.
Just had a thought. So troy you are kind hearted intelligent good looking and about to get rich. We should talk more.;-) Lol just kidding about, thought you could use some humour.
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