Class of February 2016 Support Thread Part 2
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 118
Day 2 is already off to a good start. Cable guy got here on time, which is a miracle all to itself, and 45 minutes later I have speedy home internet again. They had to replace a wire from my house to the street.
I'm off work today and tomorrow. Thank goodness. It was a very stressful weekend at work, one of our two or three busiest of the year. I need the downtime.
Still haven't caught up with the posts I missed the last couple of days but glad to see some new faces. Time to go eat some breakfast and do some laundry. Talk to you all later.
I'm off work today and tomorrow. Thank goodness. It was a very stressful weekend at work, one of our two or three busiest of the year. I need the downtime.
Still haven't caught up with the posts I missed the last couple of days but glad to see some new faces. Time to go eat some breakfast and do some laundry. Talk to you all later.
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: South Africa
Posts: 86
Going strong on day 2 just still very tired after this weekends binge. Me and wifey decided to go camping this weekend. Some alone time to clear my head and get focused.
Nature is like medicine for the soul for me. Hope i will be able to stay in touch. Not sure about network.
Keep up the good work everyone.
Nature is like medicine for the soul for me. Hope i will be able to stay in touch. Not sure about network.
Keep up the good work everyone.
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 3,595
Thank you everyone for the congratulations on the big proposal on V Day. Sorry to be such a drama llama and make it all about me, but this is what's happening in my life and I wanted to share.
The good news is that I survived Sunday and Monday fine and I'm on Day 14. I know I can't take my foot off the accelerator and that I have to keep focused on staying sober. I don't want to cycle through again and again. One thing I have to keep in mind is the desperation I felt the first week. I really didn't know if I had a sober future. I came incredibly close to losing it all...my job, my relationship, my family. What's so insidious about this addiction is that I didn't recognize what was happening to me at the time. I don't want to take my sobriety for granted....it's a real gift. Thank all of you again for your support. You have no idea what this forum means to me.
The good news is that I survived Sunday and Monday fine and I'm on Day 14. I know I can't take my foot off the accelerator and that I have to keep focused on staying sober. I don't want to cycle through again and again. One thing I have to keep in mind is the desperation I felt the first week. I really didn't know if I had a sober future. I came incredibly close to losing it all...my job, my relationship, my family. What's so insidious about this addiction is that I didn't recognize what was happening to me at the time. I don't want to take my sobriety for granted....it's a real gift. Thank all of you again for your support. You have no idea what this forum means to me.
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posts: 22
Good morning everyone! I'm on day 11 and feel so much sharper and present.
This weekend will be a challenge as I don't have my kids starting on Friday for the week so I'm going to have a lot of time alone and self reflecting but I feel like I am in a good place.
This weekend will be a challenge as I don't have my kids starting on Friday for the week so I'm going to have a lot of time alone and self reflecting but I feel like I am in a good place.
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 520
Early start and a long day mean I'm checking in late.
Chinaski - glad you came back so quickly, stick with us
Maximum - sorry to hear about your mom. As hard as it must be, you'll cope so much better sober
Welcome to the newcomers and hi to all the regulars.
Stay sober folks.
Chinaski - glad you came back so quickly, stick with us
Maximum - sorry to hear about your mom. As hard as it must be, you'll cope so much better sober
Welcome to the newcomers and hi to all the regulars.
Stay sober folks.
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,247
An interesting read. This is a SR thread that I found earlier today.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...influence.html
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...influence.html
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Aliso Viejo, CA
Posts: 863
Checking in. I went for a long bike ride with friends yesterday and after they rewarded themselves with beers. It was hard to sit across the table from them and watch. I kept imagining picking up a friends beer and just guzzling it. I know I shouldn't let my brain go there.
I had my Arnold Palmer which is my go to drink at restaurants. Very refreshing.
There are so many people on this thread that it's been hard to keep up!
I had my Arnold Palmer which is my go to drink at restaurants. Very refreshing.
There are so many people on this thread that it's been hard to keep up!
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Southern California
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Originally Posted by Outonthetiles 
Coming down with something. This is a danger point. I MUST NOT pick up alcohol on the way home tonight.
That's your AV talking Outonthetiles! If you are getting sick, drinking is only going to make it WAY worse by dehydrating you and imparing your immune system. Stay strong!!
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Canada
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Originally Posted by Outonthetiles
Coming down with something. This is a danger point. I MUST NOT pick up alcohol on the way home tonight.
Sometimes it feels like you are struck in a big snow bank. It takes so much energy to move forward. one you do it will get easier; don't slide back.
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