Class of March 2016 part 36
Velveteen Rabbit
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: San Diego, Cali
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Sorry, one more klunky thought with my big fat thumbs typing words too small to see on my phone....
Kiki, I would add "Healing" to your list. Once you are healed, no one can ever hurt you. You no longer avoid and fear people or situations.
And I think.....although I'm very far from perfect....the healing ointment is acceptance, perspective and forgiveness. Forgiveness is for you and not them. Hatred, anger, rage.....fuel alcoholism. And ultimately, self hatred.
A really wise person told me that if I could forgive my mother....my subconscience heals ME. Compassion for others, teaches me IM worthy of compassion. And the rage....subsides.
It takes lots of practice.
Kiki, I would add "Healing" to your list. Once you are healed, no one can ever hurt you. You no longer avoid and fear people or situations.
And I think.....although I'm very far from perfect....the healing ointment is acceptance, perspective and forgiveness. Forgiveness is for you and not them. Hatred, anger, rage.....fuel alcoholism. And ultimately, self hatred.
A really wise person told me that if I could forgive my mother....my subconscience heals ME. Compassion for others, teaches me IM worthy of compassion. And the rage....subsides.
It takes lots of practice.
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 5,250
Originally Posted by LillianGish 
Sorry, one more klunky thought with my big fat thumbs typing words too small to see on my phone....
Kiki, I would add "Healing" to your list. Once you are healed, no one can ever hurt you. You no longer avoid and fear people or situations.
And I think.....although I'm very far from perfect....the healing ointment is acceptance, perspective and forgiveness. Forgiveness is for you and not them. Hatred, anger, rage.....fuel alcoholism. And ultimately, self hatred.
A really wise person told me that if I could forgive my mother....my subconscience heals ME. Compassion for others, teaches me IM worthy of compassion. And the rage....subsides.
It takes lots of practice.
Kiki, I would add "Healing" to your list. Once you are healed, no one can ever hurt you. You no longer avoid and fear people or situations.
And I think.....although I'm very far from perfect....the healing ointment is acceptance, perspective and forgiveness. Forgiveness is for you and not them. Hatred, anger, rage.....fuel alcoholism. And ultimately, self hatred.
A really wise person told me that if I could forgive my mother....my subconscience heals ME. Compassion for others, teaches me IM worthy of compassion. And the rage....subsides.
It takes lots of practice.
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: St. Louis, Mo
Posts: 7,334
Originally Posted by PhoenixJ
Just started gym with a trainer today. Carefully planned to fit my weird plastic skin needs. This time 'want to' gym. Before was 'have to' gym- for learning to walk physio. So a step.
Have a great Tuesday everyone! Day 163 here. Man, if I think about it, it's hard to believe. One day at a time strung together.
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Location: USA
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Morning everyone. Day 3. Quick check-in before I head to the doctor for a regular check-up.
Racing thoughts and worries kept me up half the night. I really need to learn to let go of the things I can't control and turn them over. My goal is to get to a point where I just truly believe everything will be ok if I do the "next right thing". I spend so much of my life worrying about things...it's such a waste and not good for my sobriety.
Any tips on letting go?
Anyway...I hope everyone has a good day. Love you all!!!
Racing thoughts and worries kept me up half the night. I really need to learn to let go of the things I can't control and turn them over. My goal is to get to a point where I just truly believe everything will be ok if I do the "next right thing". I spend so much of my life worrying about things...it's such a waste and not good for my sobriety.
Any tips on letting go?
Anyway...I hope everyone has a good day. Love you all!!!
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Originally Posted by PhoenixJ
Just started gym with a trainer today. Carefully planned to fit my weird plastic skin needs. This time 'want to' gym. Before was 'have to' gym- for learning to walk physio. So a step.
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Originally Posted by Bobbieka
That's awesome! You seem to be moving right along. Was it painful? (other than the working out part)
Have a great Tuesday everyone! Day 163 here. Man, if I think about it, it's hard to believe. One day at a time strung together.
Have a great Tuesday everyone! Day 163 here. Man, if I think about it, it's hard to believe. One day at a time strung together.
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Originally Posted by samantha14
Morning folks! Back to work today and some pretty stressful and triggering stuff going on. Will try to stick close throughout the day. Happy Tuesday!!
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Adelaide, Australia
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The pain is reassuring in so far as it reminds me I am still alive. Certainly do not take any pain relief- ever. Am however going back to the Hospital specialist pain clinic via burns unit for review Thursday. Yes I am learning- not dealing with the pain, just do- rather from the pain. Very much recovery pov.
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Pennsylvania
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Hey Marchers! I barely have time to keep up with posts, much less posting on SR! Geez what a great community.
This is my "Final Four," my final day four that is. My new mantra is: "Time's up. Put the drink DOWN!" I don't know where that came from. Maybe from my school years. Remember the tests: "Time's up. Pencils down." It has a definitive ring to it, and it was always such a relief to put that pencil down.
Today marks eight months since I decided to quit, and join SR. Ups and downs followed, and this last down was bad. My AV is a beast, no mistake.
But yesterday was tailor made to get me to drink and I sailed past the liquor store. They'll just have to adjust their ordering and inventory from here on out. Because I quit.
Have a great day everyone. Stay strong Sam and Kiki and Lillian and everyone. Everyone do the Casey Salute and we'll get where we need to be.
This is my "Final Four," my final day four that is. My new mantra is: "Time's up. Put the drink DOWN!" I don't know where that came from. Maybe from my school years. Remember the tests: "Time's up. Pencils down." It has a definitive ring to it, and it was always such a relief to put that pencil down.
Today marks eight months since I decided to quit, and join SR. Ups and downs followed, and this last down was bad. My AV is a beast, no mistake.
But yesterday was tailor made to get me to drink and I sailed past the liquor store. They'll just have to adjust their ordering and inventory from here on out. Because I quit.
Have a great day everyone. Stay strong Sam and Kiki and Lillian and everyone. Everyone do the Casey Salute and we'll get where we need to be.
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Join Date: Feb 2016
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Phoenix, love your avatar.
Kiki - I don't know how to tell you to let it go. (now I feel like singing a Disney song). I wish I could just will it to you. I am sending you good vibes. (made another song pop in my head)
Pelagic - I don't know if I would try to keep up. Although we can be freaking funny sometimes if you're in for a good laugh. I'm glad you post when you can and really happy this is "Final Four!" Final Four of the March Madness.
Kiki - I don't know how to tell you to let it go. (now I feel like singing a Disney song). I wish I could just will it to you. I am sending you good vibes. (made another song pop in my head)
Pelagic - I don't know if I would try to keep up. Although we can be freaking funny sometimes if you're in for a good laugh. I'm glad you post when you can and really happy this is "Final Four!" Final Four of the March Madness.
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Originally Posted by PhoenixJ
The pain is reassuring in so far as it reminds me I am still alive. Certainly do not take any pain relief- ever. Am however going back to the Hospital specialist pain clinic via burns unit for review Thursday. Yes I am learning- not dealing with the pain, just do- rather from the pain. Very much recovery pov.
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Originally Posted by Bobbieka
Phoenix, love your avatar.
Kiki - I don't know how to tell you to let it go. (now I feel like singing a Disney song). I wish I could just will it to you. I am sending you good vibes. (made another song pop in my head)
Pelagic - I don't know if I would try to keep up. Although we can be freaking funny sometimes if you're in for a good laugh. I'm glad you post when you can and really happy this is "Final Four!" Final Four of the March Madness.
Kiki - I don't know how to tell you to let it go. (now I feel like singing a Disney song). I wish I could just will it to you. I am sending you good vibes. (made another song pop in my head)
Pelagic - I don't know if I would try to keep up. Although we can be freaking funny sometimes if you're in for a good laugh. I'm glad you post when you can and really happy this is "Final Four!" Final Four of the March Madness.
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