Class of July 2013 Part 34
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This is great news, LB. I do believe it can be a catalyst for you to turn the corner with drinking. I wish I could give you a hug! I'm so proud of you for knuckling down and sticking it out til the tests were done! Write down how you feel, if you can. It's something to look back on if a tough craving comes on ahead.
Leshar. Although I'm still working, I hear you on the career thing. I'm not in the same position, but definitely made poor choices and squandered opportunities. I'm paid well now, but I'm not perhaps where I could have been financially. Sorry you feel down about it, loss of face is hard when you've worked hard,
Leshar. Although I'm still working, I hear you on the career thing. I'm not in the same position, but definitely made poor choices and squandered opportunities. I'm paid well now, but I'm not perhaps where I could have been financially. Sorry you feel down about it, loss of face is hard when you've worked hard,
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Leshar--is there any place close by that you could use your medical skills on a volunteer basis? I know Canada has national health care, etc., so not sure if things like free/low-income clinics exist. Just a thought. Hope you're starting to recover from your illness, by the way.
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Originally Posted by Leshar 
I'm not so good. Thinking that drinking took away my ability to make good choices, especially after Larry died. I just drank and drank and didn't go back to work. When I was in the ER, the staff knew me and kept asking where was l working now. I feel like I have zero self respect, I wasted my education and my sibs don't respect me either, they're both respected professionals. I could work now, I know I could but it's too late. I got sober too late and I'm so so sad about it. Just cry and cry, so angry with myself.
Ladybug, I hope your daughters tests are ok. Please don't drink.
Ladybug, I hope your daughters tests are ok. Please don't drink.
Sure, there is regret. Wasted years. But you can do anything you want moving forward....there are all sorts of ways you can use your education and background to help people, and make a new life for yourself.
Life can be difficult, and challenging sometimes, but it is full of love and hope. Really.
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Originally Posted by venuscat
Oh love ~ I have said the same thing over and over. And the answer is NO, we did not get sober too late. We got sober. Period. We did it.
Sure, there is regret. Wasted years. But you can do anything you want moving forward....there are all sorts of ways you can use your education and background to help people, and make a new life for yourself.
Life can be difficult, and challenging sometimes, but it is full of love and hope. Really. ♥
Sure, there is regret. Wasted years. But you can do anything you want moving forward....there are all sorts of ways you can use your education and background to help people, and make a new life for yourself.
Life can be difficult, and challenging sometimes, but it is full of love and hope. Really.
♥Just because you have retired from formal practice doesn't mean you don't have something to contribute? perhaps an area that you enjoyed or specialised in that you enjoyed?
It saddens me that you degrade your worth and measure against your siblings. You have faced one of the deepest losses we can deal with - loss of a spouse, and battled bravely to overcome issues with alcoholism. These are huge. There is a wealth of things you've had to face and overcome, they matter and they add value to the richness of who you are. You can still help others, if that's what you want.
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Hello everyone
First of all GREAT NEWS Ladybug I'm so happy for you & your family. You must feel elated xx
Dee, I'm doing wonderful. Thankyou
Everyone I thank you wholeheartedly or you wonderful replies. It has helped me immensely.
Bob! Lol , yes, she was a little brat.
Well she has gone to Tasmania today and I took an extra shift at work to keep me busy.
I'm really standing my ground this time. I don't deserve it. No matter what though, sh will NEVER think she has one anything wrong.
My other daughter is backin her sister up and not talking to neither .
I'm feeling empowered though. Writing that huge post helped me o much ( sorry guys lol )
I am in NO danger whatsoever of drinking. that makes me happy . I've beaten it.
I know I can get through nothing now after beating this trigger x
Crois , you are so wise . Your post rally helped me , thanks.
Bob, I will NEVER get list to alcohol again, when I get to 3 years you will b at 6 :-) x
I am forever grateful to you guys for helping me through this time. I would be list without you.
I feel so safe here, you all saved me again,
Xxxxx
First of all GREAT NEWS Ladybug I'm so happy for you & your family. You must feel elated xx
Dee, I'm doing wonderful. Thankyou
Everyone I thank you wholeheartedly or you wonderful replies. It has helped me immensely.
Bob! Lol , yes, she was a little brat.
Well she has gone to Tasmania today and I took an extra shift at work to keep me busy.
I'm really standing my ground this time. I don't deserve it. No matter what though, sh will NEVER think she has one anything wrong.
My other daughter is backin her sister up and not talking to neither .
I'm feeling empowered though. Writing that huge post helped me o much ( sorry guys lol )
I am in NO danger whatsoever of drinking.
that makes me happy . I've beaten it. I know I can get through nothing now after beating this trigger x
Crois , you are so wise . Your post rally helped me , thanks.
Bob, I will NEVER get list to alcohol again, when I get to 3 years you will b at 6 :-) x
I am forever grateful to you guys for helping me through this time. I would be list without you.
I feel so safe here, you all saved me again,
Xxxxx
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I'm sorry if I have spelling mistakes I left my glasses at Gawler and I'm home tonight with all th pets. Can't see without my reading glasses cos I'm old now lol . So I'm just typing and hoping for the best lol.
Leshar , I'm sorry you feel wasted years, we all do. . But you have con so very far my love. You are a wonderful support for All Of your friends here.
You hav helped m so any times emotionally .dont be too hard on yourself. You're a wonderful woman cxx c
We love you dearly xx
Leshar , I'm sorry you feel wasted years, we all do. . But you have con so very far my love. You are a wonderful support for All Of your friends here.
You hav helped m so any times emotionally .dont be too hard on yourself. You're a wonderful woman cxx c
We love you dearly xx
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4 months Snooz!
I love your long posts....anyway...after 3 years we've all had our share of venting here...that's the point!
I think, as Much as you love your kids...and I know you do (and they do too), your job in life now is to get well. They are adults, they have their own lessons to learn, in their own way. Trust me, these times will come back to them later....just as we reflect now on things we could have done better, so will they, I'm sure.
You have a good heart....now, give yourself the love and care you deserve.xx
I love your long posts....anyway...after 3 years we've all had our share of venting here...that's the point!
I think, as Much as you love your kids...and I know you do (and they do too), your job in life now is to get well. They are adults, they have their own lessons to learn, in their own way. Trust me, these times will come back to them later....just as we reflect now on things we could have done better, so will they, I'm sure.
You have a good heart....now, give yourself the love and care you deserve.xx
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Hi everyone!
Snooz, I am sooooo proud of you! Your daughters will come around. In the meantime, I agree with the others, focus on yourself and keep doing what your doing to care of you!!
I am feeling really good today. However, after reading Croissants post I realized I may have misled you all and I have to honest. I did drink the night before last (before we had the results) so please don't be proud of me, Crois. I am only on Day 2 here, but feel like this scare with my daughter has opened my eyes and frankly scared the crap out of me. I want to give these girls all of me. I am not going to let alcohol take any more precious time away. So I apologize if it seemed like I was trying to mislead you ... that wasn't my intention. I love you all and appreciate you still letting me be a part of this class. You will be proud of me soon
Snooz, I am sooooo proud of you! Your daughters will come around. In the meantime, I agree with the others, focus on yourself and keep doing what your doing to care of you!!
I am feeling really good today. However, after reading Croissants post I realized I may have misled you all and I have to honest. I did drink the night before last (before we had the results) so please don't be proud of me, Crois. I am only on Day 2 here, but feel like this scare with my daughter has opened my eyes and frankly scared the crap out of me. I want to give these girls all of me. I am not going to let alcohol take any more precious time away. So I apologize if it seemed like I was trying to mislead you ... that wasn't my intention. I love you all and appreciate you still letting me be a part of this class. You will be proud of me soon
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Congrats on 4 months, Snoozy. February 29 is an awesome sobriety date. Not that I'm not happy with my own of March 13, but it'd be really cool to have Leap Day as an anniversary of anything. But I'm weird about things like that.
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Originally Posted by venuscat
Oh love ~ I have said the same thing over and over. And the answer is NO, we did not get sober too late. We got sober. Period. We did it.
Sure, there is regret. Wasted years. But you can do anything you want moving forward....there are all sorts of ways you can use your education and background to help people, and make a new life for yourself.
Life can be difficult, and challenging sometimes, but it is full of love and hope. Really. ♥
Sure, there is regret. Wasted years. But you can do anything you want moving forward....there are all sorts of ways you can use your education and background to help people, and make a new life for yourself.
Life can be difficult, and challenging sometimes, but it is full of love and hope. Really.
♥
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Thanks Casey :-) it is an awesome date, I just better not stuff it up lol, but as you said, your date or any date is a good one . Have a great day Hun xxx ( evening )
Ladybug, we don't ' let ' you stay in our class. You ARE a member of Julyers no matter what. We are not here to make you feel bad , we are here to support you honey.
You are almost there. You've got this x
Dee, I will go into the chapel at lunchtime today & write a prayer for your Darling Mum in our prayer book .
I shall be thinking of you at midday .xx
Leshar , today is going to be a goood day for you.
Bob, thanks again for your wonderful comment re my daughter , it really helped me. You're wonderful.
You ALL ARE .
Off to workies , love you lots xx
Ladybug, we don't ' let ' you stay in our class. You ARE a member of Julyers no matter what. We are not here to make you feel bad , we are here to support you honey.
You are almost there. You've got this x
Dee, I will go into the chapel at lunchtime today & write a prayer for your Darling Mum in our prayer book .
I shall be thinking of you at midday .xx
Leshar , today is going to be a goood day for you.
Bob, thanks again for your wonderful comment re my daughter , it really helped me. You're wonderful.
You ALL ARE .
Off to workies , love you lots xx
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