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I just took my son to the airport. We had a coffee and hugs before he went through security -- they practically strip-searched him in security, but that's what he gets for being a tall, skinny hipster with a lot of stamps in his passport. It was the first time I've seen him in almost 7 months and the first time he's been in the US in 14 months. he seems good. He's organic and drug/alcohol-free, the most hard-core he gets is kambuchi LOL! Following the lead of my healthy child, no drugs or alcohol for me today. :wavey: |
Originally Posted by courage2
(Post 6276713)
I just took my son to the airport. We had a coffee and hugs before he went through security -- they practically strip-searched him in security, but that's what he gets for being a tall, skinny hipster with a lot of stamps in his passport. It was the first time I've seen him in almost 7 months and the first time he's been in the US in 14 months. he seems good. He's organic and drug/alcohol-free, the most hard-core he gets is kambuchi LOL! Following the lead of my healthy child, no drugs or alcohol for me today. :wavey: |
I'm glad you guys had a good time, Courage! |
No drinking for me today. I'm even weaning off SR. It's freaky cold here in the PNW. I'm having chili and rice for supper. With cheese and avocado. :) |
We'll miss you, Bim! |
How much and how fast do you plan to wean? I fear we might go through Bim withdrawal! :fright: |
Originally Posted by Gilmer
(Post 6276357)
I didn't mean making amends after you had truly sobered up for good--I was thinking of the morning after for those who were still drinking. Especially in Glee's sons' hockey league, where everything's so political and cutthroat. I wondered if anybody there ever disarmed themselves to make peace with enemies. Today I took the "mature" approach and didn't freeze out the mom who was all fired up last weekend. I suspect there will be social repercussions for her - she messed with one of the moms from my old mean girls group. Our kids are in school together, and it made me feel good to make her comfortable around me. I don't care what she did or said. I wouldn't put her in charge of my own child, mind you, but I don't need to add to the drama. Big change in me. :) I was the kind of drunk who brought some spunk and fun where ever I went. Unfortunately with that sunshine came darkness - accidents, injuries, recklessness, and a disregard for the effects of that on the people around me. I'm extremely grateful to have been given this chance at sobriety!! :) |
It was good of you to show mercy. |
I feel old today but content with my lot. Bim, don't disappear too quickly. I know your sobriety is firm and you may not need SR much, but we (I) feel a little stronger when we (I) see you here. This is my son's eye: https://s29.postimg.org/l9cl2di13/image1_2.jpg There's no way I'm taking a drink today. |
What a cool picture, Courage! From that picture I would conjecture that your son is a very nice-looking guy! |
Oh Gilmer, took the words right out of my mouth, rest of that face I am sure is as nice! As for me, I think I will skip over the wine today. Badge |
I will NOT drink or use today.! |
No drinking today. I don't ever want to want to drink again, and that's a fact. But I will want to, I expect -- But I won't. |
Happy friday all! checking in Badge |
Hi, Badge! |
Hey everyone! It's a beautiful day here in indy! The sun is shining, 8 above F. I won't drink or use today! |
I'm not leaving leaving...just limiting my time a bit. I'm also on Myfitnesspal daily and the same first of the year posts happen over there - and I'm not feeling it right now. Only over there it's more, "Why doesn't anyone support my weight-loss journey??" or, "There's nothing but junk food in the kitchen at work," or, "Sugar is addictive." Fifty threads a day of that and my eyes start glossing over. I've been creating social interactions for myself that don't focus around recovery. Although, I guess all of life is recovery. :lmao @
Originally Posted by courage2
(Post 6278062)
No drinking today. I don't ever want to want to drink again, and that's a fact. But I will want to, I expect -- But I won't. |
Sugar is 8 times more addictive than cocaine. I saw that on dr. phil. |
I'm kind of shaken today. A friend of mine had a relapse. That can, of course be remedied. But he's lost sight of that. He was falsely suspected of drinking over the holiday, and he was hurt; plus, he got a feeling of "WTF. I've drunk my way through everything for basically my entire adult life. Who am I kidding?" NOBODY is doomed--NOBODY is forever accursed! Dee, can you please remind us of your signature from yesterday? It is possible for us to have a single defining moment (or a progressive series of them) and effect real change in ourselves. There is work we have to do to solidify the change; but it is certainly within our grasp. Have a goal of the kind of person you'd like to be, and go after it. It's never too late. |
Hi puppies. Glad to see my sober comrades. I'm glad we're not losing you, bim. I had a big thing, feels big. You may not know it from my restrained posts here :) but I have a sarcastic side. It's born and bred, and without restraint can be wicked. My big thing is to realize that my viability as a sober person lasts only so long as I maintain respect for myself, the world and other people. When I start to denigrate experience, mock, or take aim at others' weaknesses, I'm on the road to relapse -- because really, with that perspective, why not drink? Today I'm not drinking and I'm not poisoning the environment for anyone else. |
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