Class of March 2013 Part 50
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PJ, you've got so much courage 
And you are more than an adoptee - you are one of us.
March 2013 is the class I joined within a day or two of the start when I was desperately trying to achieve sobriety. I originally started with May 2012 but never made it past 2 months of sobriety. We've had others join us over these 4 years and they are just as much a part of our group as those from the very early days. I miss those who stopped posting and wonder how they are doing.
And you are more than an adoptee - you are one of us. March 2013 is the class I joined within a day or two of the start when I was desperately trying to achieve sobriety. I originally started with May 2012 but never made it past 2 months of sobriety. We've had others join us over these 4 years and they are just as much a part of our group as those from the very early days. I miss those who stopped posting and wonder how they are doing.
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PJ, you are such a joy ! don't you dare leave this thread. I've laughed my butt off this morning. I appreciate this thread too. and like Sass you guys have stuck with me through my slips and thank god for that. Have a wonderful day.
Be good !
Babs
Be good !
Babs
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Hi guys, mum is making the slow slog to recovery, she still coughs like she's trying to bring a lung up, but is determined to return me to hubby on Thursday. That is what we are working towards. We hope to hear soon too where dad is going to go after he gets discharged, he has been in a month now, and not getting much physio ( some of that down to recurring medical issues) How long I go home for will depend on whether I am needed to come back when he finally gets home. Hubby & I are hoping to get back to Spain early in June for a total do nothing break for a few days. In between now and then, I will have a garden run rampant that needs to be brought under some semblance of control. I now have 'the cough' bit of a be-atch to deal with but he ho.
Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers throughout.
Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers throughout.
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Toots, caring for aging and ill parents can feel like a never-ending process. It is tiring and can take a lot out of us. But most of us don't, in the long run, begrudge the time. It does end at some point and then we need time to process it all.
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Toots, you have a lot on your plate. I hope you feel better soon. Make sure you look after yourself first, then your mom. Thursday will be here soon and I'm hoping you make it home to Mr. T.!
My life has been full of ups & downs lately. Some really low lows, but I've learned through SR to feel the emotions and get through them. The beauty is that you do come out at the other end. It can be a horrendous experience but I'm seeing the gift it is when you can push past the pain, the anger, the sadness, and actually come out happier. I hate to say how great things are right now because I've had so many ups that are followed by extreme lows so I'm expecting more lows, but I think I'll be ready and hoping that I can remember that it will pass and that it's not the end (right, Dee?).
Sobriety is a wonderful thing. Hard when you're feeling the pain, but worth it when you can successfully move on.
My life has been full of ups & downs lately. Some really low lows, but I've learned through SR to feel the emotions and get through them. The beauty is that you do come out at the other end. It can be a horrendous experience but I'm seeing the gift it is when you can push past the pain, the anger, the sadness, and actually come out happier. I hate to say how great things are right now because I've had so many ups that are followed by extreme lows so I'm expecting more lows, but I think I'll be ready and hoping that I can remember that it will pass and that it's not the end (right, Dee?).
Sobriety is a wonderful thing. Hard when you're feeling the pain, but worth it when you can successfully move on.
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Duff, I think another positive is you are beginning to realise how strong your core is. You are dealing with a lot and finding your way around a new way of living. That is tough on anyone. Keep strong sweetie.
Mum hasn't continued improving as fast as we would have liked so my return home is in stasis. I've told her we will assess on a day by day basis. Fortunately Mr T understands. And I am appreciating having these stolen moments with my mum, I know she won't be around forever.
Mum hasn't continued improving as fast as we would have liked so my return home is in stasis. I've told her we will assess on a day by day basis. Fortunately Mr T understands. And I am appreciating having these stolen moments with my mum, I know she won't be around forever.
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Do enjoy this time with your mom Toots !
Duff---yes, the ups and downs---I really find now that I'm sober how differently I handle things. and just reading some of your posts remind me that I will get through anything and when you really look at it. The situation goes one way or the other. Not always the way we want but, it too passes.
Babs
Duff---yes, the ups and downs---I really find now that I'm sober how differently I handle things. and just reading some of your posts remind me that I will get through anything and when you really look at it. The situation goes one way or the other. Not always the way we want but, it too passes.
Babs
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Hi guys, Molly and I head back north of the border tomorrow, it will take until mid afternoon, mum is getting much better though still no where near as strong as she was before the illness. I am only a train ride, drive or flight away any time though.
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