Class of July 2013 Part 22
Dear Croissant, you go girl, six months! Well done! You really have come a long way. Your posts are inspirational. I value your insights and the clarity you exude.
And your support as always. Love to you.
And your support as always. Love to you.
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Thank you everyone for your kind words. I really feel sure I would not be this far without this class. I truly am grateful for all of you for all your honesty....and rawness of what we share sometimes, and each and every viewpoint of the challenges we face.
It truly is a blessing that we can come here and just unload and be ourselves. Like you once said Dee, we aren't bad people.
I really feel blessed. Love to all.xx
It truly is a blessing that we can come here and just unload and be ourselves. Like you once said Dee, we aren't bad people.
I really feel blessed. Love to all.xx
Crois , I'm so proud of you.
You are in a really good place. I'm looking forward to being where you are .
I agree with the others , your insight and way with words has helped so many of us in this July class. I know you've definitely helped me
If I didn't have this class I know I would still be drinking . That's a sure thing.
You guys are so supportive and non judgemental when someone slips.
I really believe this class has saved my life xxx
You are ALL wonderful human beings .
Even though we have never met , I feel I know each and every one of you.
Thanks for EVERYTHING
Xoxox
You are in a really good place. I'm looking forward to being where you are .
I agree with the others , your insight and way with words has helped so many of us in this July class. I know you've definitely helped me
If I didn't have this class I know I would still be drinking . That's a sure thing.
You guys are so supportive and non judgemental when someone slips.
I really believe this class has saved my life xxx
You are ALL wonderful human beings .
Even though we have never met , I feel I know each and every one of you.
Thanks for EVERYTHING
Xoxox
Crois!!
Loving my sober twin!!!
Your state of mind is very much in tune with the way I feel.
Even the thought of drinking actually repulses me.
I've reached the point where what I was getting from being drunk can not compete with what I get being sober. Some may say that sounds strange, how would put the drink over being sober. Even after witnessing and living within it's grasp.
But then, some have not walked where we all have.
Loving my sober twin!!!
Your state of mind is very much in tune with the way I feel.
Even the thought of drinking actually repulses me.
I've reached the point where what I was getting from being drunk can not compete with what I get being sober. Some may say that sounds strange, how would put the drink over being sober. Even after witnessing and living within it's grasp.
But then, some have not walked where we all have.
Just saying hi, guys. Lots of pain which is frustrating but I'm trying to just think of one day at a time. I sorted out a big box of Larry's papers. Can you imagine, I've put off doing this for 8 years!! Just holed up, drank, and buried my head in the sand. It's time to grow up and face "stuff". I can't believe I've put off so much, lots more to do. Ah well, at least I've begun to tackle things.
Visited a friend today, I called her to visit as I haven't seen her in ages and I was feeling very lonely. Got a bit weepy and she said she doesn't like how serious I've become since I quit drinking. She doesn't think I have a problem. The friendship is changing. I'm sad about this. Am I boring, dull, not fun now? I know I'm struggling atm, but drinking is just not an option. Hope the crying will clear up. Cried throughout a chiropractor appt today. Thanks guys. So glad you are all here.
Visited a friend today, I called her to visit as I haven't seen her in ages and I was feeling very lonely. Got a bit weepy and she said she doesn't like how serious I've become since I quit drinking. She doesn't think I have a problem. The friendship is changing. I'm sad about this. Am I boring, dull, not fun now? I know I'm struggling atm, but drinking is just not an option. Hope the crying will clear up. Cried throughout a chiropractor appt today. Thanks guys. So glad you are all here.
Leshar just wanna leap through here and give you a big hug.
I do recall this happening when you went off your Antis last time honey?
It's a pattern.
Your sadness starts to overwhelm you & that's just no way to live.
This 'friend' doesn't seem to understand the gravity of your situation re the drinking etc.
If she doesn't think you have a problem , she doesn't understand drinking and its consequences.
I'm so pleased you are sorting through Larrys papers and things. It's been a long time and this can be your beginning to heal moment.
I cried thru my physio apt a few weeks ago , so don't be ashamed ! Life happens , feelings happen. We don't know when and where this will occur.
Know that we all here love you dearly.
You are an absolute sweetheart and we have all been thru so much together .
I hate knowing you feel this way , it upsets me.
I wish you lived closer. I would be there in a heartbeat for a coffee and some hugs xxxxx
I do recall this happening when you went off your Antis last time honey?
It's a pattern.
Your sadness starts to overwhelm you & that's just no way to live.
This 'friend' doesn't seem to understand the gravity of your situation re the drinking etc.
If she doesn't think you have a problem , she doesn't understand drinking and its consequences.
I'm so pleased you are sorting through Larrys papers and things. It's been a long time and this can be your beginning to heal moment.
I cried thru my physio apt a few weeks ago , so don't be ashamed ! Life happens , feelings happen. We don't know when and where this will occur.
Know that we all here love you dearly.
You are an absolute sweetheart and we have all been thru so much together .
I hate knowing you feel this way , it upsets me.
I wish you lived closer. I would be there in a heartbeat for a coffee and some hugs xxxxx
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I wonder, Leshar - and I mean this as nicely as possible about your friend. Could being your authentic self sober, and feeling the very real emotions of losing your husband and learning to live your life again be too confronting for your friend?
When we stop numbing ourselves, we aren't the only ones who have to deal with our "real" emotions and who we are? Maybe it was easier for her when you were chirpier and drunk?
I'm not saying that to be mean, but just like we zoned out, I think some of our relationships could zone out also. It's no ones fault, it's just time to find a new ground for the friendship to be based on and see where the cards fall. Don't beat yourself up, you need to feel these things.
Congrats on the courage to face "The Box". That is a very brave thing.xx
When we stop numbing ourselves, we aren't the only ones who have to deal with our "real" emotions and who we are? Maybe it was easier for her when you were chirpier and drunk?
I'm not saying that to be mean, but just like we zoned out, I think some of our relationships could zone out also. It's no ones fault, it's just time to find a new ground for the friendship to be based on and see where the cards fall. Don't beat yourself up, you need to feel these things.
Congrats on the courage to face "The Box". That is a very brave thing.xx
A lot of people I thought of as long established friends really struggled with the new sober unvarnished me - and me with them.
Real friends will make the effort, Leshar.
There's nothing *wrong* with you - you're rebuilding your life brick by brick - thats an admirable and inspiring thing to do
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Real friends will make the effort, Leshar.
There's nothing *wrong* with you - you're rebuilding your life brick by brick - thats an admirable and inspiring thing to do
D
I would call each and everyone of you a friend I mean that
Leshar I think your strenght love & kindness is unmatched your a recovery hero of mine whatever has been put in your way it doesn't stop you & only makes you stronger
I think this for all the Julyers this class is my 2nd home
Leshar I think your strenght love & kindness is unmatched your a recovery hero of mine whatever has been put in your way it doesn't stop you & only makes you stronger
I think this for all the Julyers this class is my 2nd home
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