Class of September 2016 Part 2
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Congrats too to Helen for 15 days, Kikik5 for 20, Sober32 for 9 and everyone else of course.
Myladder how did your cross fit go today? I hope it killed your cravings.
Windancer did you overcome your challenging obstacles today? We are rooting for you!
Dissonant, one of the main reasons I chose to quit drinking was that I was no longer proud of the person I had become while drinking. And we all need to be proud of ourselves because if we can't be than who can?
I've read a lot of posts today about people being sad. It reminds me of that cartoon called "Inside Out" it's just as important to be sad as it is to be happy. It's an emotion that we all feel and it's ok. Some of the best moments of our lives start with being sad. If you haven't watched the cartoon, I highly recommend it.
I just want to thank everyone for being here and helping each other out in our lives. Like I said before this is my only support group and you all inspire me to try my best to abstain everyday.
Thanks Dee too for sharing your story.
Have a great night everyone. Feeling the love.
Myladder how did your cross fit go today? I hope it killed your cravings.
Windancer did you overcome your challenging obstacles today? We are rooting for you!
Dissonant, one of the main reasons I chose to quit drinking was that I was no longer proud of the person I had become while drinking. And we all need to be proud of ourselves because if we can't be than who can?
I've read a lot of posts today about people being sad. It reminds me of that cartoon called "Inside Out" it's just as important to be sad as it is to be happy. It's an emotion that we all feel and it's ok. Some of the best moments of our lives start with being sad. If you haven't watched the cartoon, I highly recommend it.
I just want to thank everyone for being here and helping each other out in our lives. Like I said before this is my only support group and you all inspire me to try my best to abstain everyday.
Thanks Dee too for sharing your story.
Have a great night everyone. Feeling the love.
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Originally Posted by Dee74 
Hi somesortofhuman 
I think a lot of us are scared of things going well...I always feared that would be the precursor to people finding out I was a fraud, or somehow underirble or whatever. .
I understood things not going well - there was a kind of perverse comfort there.
Self destruction too was its own control mechanism. If I blew up my own life noone could.
And lastly - a little drama and chaos were simply more excuses to dink, yeah?
You don;t need to be Einstein to see how dysfunctional that all is...but in time I believe you've change and grow just like I did and you'll start to want to protect the good life you're building and the new you emerging.
It's great that you didn't give in - maybe the change is happening already?
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I think a lot of us are scared of things going well...I always feared that would be the precursor to people finding out I was a fraud, or somehow underirble or whatever. .
I understood things not going well - there was a kind of perverse comfort there.
Self destruction too was its own control mechanism. If I blew up my own life noone could.
And lastly - a little drama and chaos were simply more excuses to dink, yeah?
You don;t need to be Einstein to see how dysfunctional that all is...but in time I believe you've change and grow just like I did and you'll start to want to protect the good life you're building and the new you emerging.
It's great that you didn't give in - maybe the change is happening already?
D
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Originally Posted by Dee74
what kind of kinda weird, WB?
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Funny story. I found a beer in the vegetable drawer of the fridge. I didn't want it there, so I picked it up and and for a few seconds it felt so good in my hand. A nice cold tall boy. Would have hit the spot. Instead I opened it and poured it into the sink. Watched it go down the drain. Bye bye.
Good to have the strength to do that.
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Location: Southern Ontario, Canada
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It's a cool but refreshing morning here in Southern Ontario.
I had quite a sad, dysfunctional day yesterday.
I'm hoping today is better.
I didn't even call my sponsor or go to a meeting yesterday. I was either angry and crying or hiding from the world. But I was sober.
Today is Day#9 for me. I just can't wait for my red chip. I have so many silver 24 hour chips I should start giving them back lol but I've only ever gotten a red chip from AA once before years ago.
My Mom wants me to start a gratitude journal today. She was so worried and stressed about me yesterday. I don't mean to bring her down. She just wants me to be well and get better so much. (Yes, I'm 31 and renting my parents basement apartment again till I get my ducks in a row).
So I'm just sipping on coffee, just fed Gabby and Zoe (my furbabies). Then I'll do my morning routine to start the day off right and then keep doing the do things on this bright, new shiny day.
Hope all the Septembers have a wonderful, sober day!
I had quite a sad, dysfunctional day yesterday.
I'm hoping today is better.
I didn't even call my sponsor or go to a meeting yesterday. I was either angry and crying or hiding from the world. But I was sober.
Today is Day#9 for me. I just can't wait for my red chip. I have so many silver 24 hour chips I should start giving them back lol but I've only ever gotten a red chip from AA once before years ago.
My Mom wants me to start a gratitude journal today. She was so worried and stressed about me yesterday. I don't mean to bring her down. She just wants me to be well and get better so much. (Yes, I'm 31 and renting my parents basement apartment again till I get my ducks in a row).
So I'm just sipping on coffee, just fed Gabby and Zoe (my furbabies). Then I'll do my morning routine to start the day off right and then keep doing the do things on this bright, new shiny day.
Hope all the Septembers have a wonderful, sober day!
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Good morning all! Happy birthday CAGY 
Slept not too bad last night. I didn't wake up as often as I have been. I keep waking up super hot and once I move my cat takes that as a signal that it's time to play or just walk and rub herself all over me. For ages. When I am finally able to fall back asleep I wake up again freezing. Sheesh.
Windancer I'm sorry you had such a rough day yesterday. I don't want to presume anything about your relationships but I hope yours with your mom is something you can use to draw strength from. You are right it is a beautiful morning out here in Southern Ontario. I have to head out later to drive up to London for a specialist appointment. It's about a 2 1/2 hour drive each way so I can spend some time listening to Bubble Hour podcasts. I'm finding I can really relate to those.
I have to go get dressed before today's work crew shows up, but so far my day 16 is looking pretty good.
Slept not too bad last night. I didn't wake up as often as I have been. I keep waking up super hot and once I move my cat takes that as a signal that it's time to play or just walk and rub herself all over me. For ages. When I am finally able to fall back asleep I wake up again freezing. Sheesh.
Windancer I'm sorry you had such a rough day yesterday. I don't want to presume anything about your relationships but I hope yours with your mom is something you can use to draw strength from. You are right it is a beautiful morning out here in Southern Ontario. I have to head out later to drive up to London for a specialist appointment. It's about a 2 1/2 hour drive each way so I can spend some time listening to Bubble Hour podcasts. I'm finding I can really relate to those.
I have to go get dressed before today's work crew shows up, but so far my day 16 is looking pretty good.
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Thanks, HelenofTroy .
I already feel that today will be better.
I did a lot of grieving yesterday, and perhaps that is exactly what I needed to do.
When I am really depressed about a person or particular event or series of events I find it really helpful to write my heart out about it, then ceremoniously burn it. It is a wonderful way to release toxic emotions and I recommend it to anyone.
.I already feel that today will be better.
I did a lot of grieving yesterday, and perhaps that is exactly what I needed to do.
When I am really depressed about a person or particular event or series of events I find it really helpful to write my heart out about it, then ceremoniously burn it. It is a wonderful way to release toxic emotions and I recommend it to anyone.
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Originally Posted by Windancer
Thanks, HelenofTroy . I already feel that today will be better. I did a lot of grieving yesterday, and perhaps that is exactly what I needed to do. When I am really depressed about a person or particular event or series of events I find it really helpful to write my heart out about it, then ceremoniously burn it. It is a wonderful way to release toxic emotions and I recommend it to anyone.
. I already feel that today will be better. I did a lot of grieving yesterday, and perhaps that is exactly what I needed to do. When I am really depressed about a person or particular event or series of events I find it really helpful to write my heart out about it, then ceremoniously burn it. It is a wonderful way to release toxic emotions and I recommend it to anyone.
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