Ina123

Just checking in

It's technically Nov 1st now which marks 22 months!! Wow, how this year has flown by! Really quiet on this thread, but I'm thinking of you all and hope you're well.

Not much is new on my end. I'm not being nearly as productive as I should be...but I'm also trying not be too hard on myself about it. My AV has been pretty quiet lately, but I still have lingering thoughts so I've been staying close and reading here a lot. The holidays are always a bit tougher... I imagine that's for a lot of us on here - so I'm planning on checking in more routinely.

Thinking of you all and sending lots of love and strength!

Kimmy2002

Hi guys, lost my login details and didn’t want to change my username so could not log in. Then came across it in a book last night. So sorry to not have been here for a while but have been thinking of you guys.
All ok with me. Been through a lot of family related, huge problems. But have came through the other side alcohol free.
Best wishes to you all and big hugs 🤗

Dee74

Good to hear from you Kimmy - and congrats Ina- I missed your post

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Ina123

Hey guys,
Just checking in.

Kimmy!!!! So good to hear from you

I'm so sorry to hear you've been going through family problems, but it's great that you've come out the other side alcohol-free. I can't imagine that was easy.

Not much new here. I've had family visiting and preparing for the holidays to keep me busy.

I think about you guys often and hope you're all doing well.

Kimmy2002

Hi guys, Another holiday season alcohol free. So good to be sober. I am so very grateful for everyone and the help that I have gotten via sober recovery. Happy New Year everybody. Big hugs. Xxx

Dee74

Happy New Year Kimmy

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Ina123

Happy New Year!!!

Today marks 2 years for me. I actually can't believe how fast this past year has gone by. Like you, Kimmy, I'm also so very grateful for this group and this site in general. I don't want to even think where I'd be if I never joined two years ago. It truly has been a life saver.

I hope all of your holidays were great!

xo

Dee74

congrats Ina

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Kimmy2002

Hi guys, the mental health problems my sister is having along with abusing her prescription medication is taking it’s tole on everybody. My parents are so very worried. There is no talking to her. Beside myself with worry. Had a very bad panic attack at my therapist office on Friday. I have no appetite and have lost weight. I just really want her to get the help she needs but won’t do it.
I know there is not much anybody can say but I guess I just wanted to write it down. Take care guys. X

Ina123

Kimmy,

I’m so sorry to hear about your sister. I really am. Family is such a tricky thing and I can empathize with the worry you and your parents must feel. Please try to take care of yourself though. I know, easier said than done. I also tend to lose my appetite when in stressful/emotional situations I’m glad at least you were at your therapist's office during the panic attack, and hope that you were able to talk to her/him about it.

I know there’s not much I can say, but I’m sending you love and strength to help you get through this trying time. I’m gonna try to check in more often, so share more if it helps or if you just feel like venting. We can check in on each other! Strength in numbers.

You’ll get through this.

Xo

Dee74

I'm very sorry I missed your post Kimmy - prayers and best wishes for you your sister and your family,

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Kimmy2002

Thanks guys. Just seems to go from bad to worse. She was in the hospital for 4 days. They made her leave and we are back at square one again. She is suicidal, abusing drugs and I don’t know how much more everyone can take. I’m scared for her life. Can’t calm down. Won’t drink though. It goes through my head but I won’t. I will not go down that road as I know it won’t solve anything. Thanks for your kind words. Xx

Dee74

Continued prayers Kimmy.
I really hope she finds that window of clarity that we all did.

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Kimmy2002

Thanks Dee. X

Kimmy2002

Hi guys. So today is my 2 years sober anniversary. Makes me feel emotional thinking about it. I have not heard from my sister since Tuesday. That was via text have not actually spoken to her 2 weeks. I am really trying to step back a little. She has a husband and her own family. The rest of us are always there for her but there is any so much you can take. So much has been done to try to help her but she will do nothing to help herself. I makes me so angry and I resent her for what she is putting herself through and everybody else. I feel like my life is on hold waiting for the next episode. Take care guys and have a good day. X

Ina123

Congratulations on 2 years, Kimmy!! I agree it is an emotional thing to think about…but in a good way!

I’m really sorry to hear that you haven’t heard from your sister, but you’re right, there’s only so much you can do. You love her and are there for her and she knows that.

I hope you celebrate your sobriety. Treat yourself in some way. Please don’t put your life on hold completely—you’ve come so far and should be proud.

I’ll be thinking of you and your family. xo

Dee74

we continue here:
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-part-7-a.html (Class of January 2017 Support Thread Part 7)

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