24 Hour Recovery Connection Part 287
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Originally Posted by Sunflowerlife 
10:17 am Maryland
My son's bday was a hit- lots of great family fun and both boys are enjoying the new toys.
I am however having a rough start to the day with my older son. He's in one of these moods where he is screaming/throwing a fit over everything. It triggers such a rage inside of me and I don't know how to control it but I know that I can't do this anymore. After my husband leaves for work I will drop him off at my parent's house and take my younger son to the library. I can't handle them both and neither can my parents so I will see how it goes if i split them up instead.
I worked out all week but I've only meditated once. There is no excuse for this. I need to center myself somehow, especially before the weekends.
No matter what happens today, I will not drink. I am afraid I might binge eat, especially with the left over pizza and cupcakes around but at least I know I will never drink again.
My son's bday was a hit- lots of great family fun and both boys are enjoying the new toys.
I am however having a rough start to the day with my older son. He's in one of these moods where he is screaming/throwing a fit over everything. It triggers such a rage inside of me and I don't know how to control it but I know that I can't do this anymore. After my husband leaves for work I will drop him off at my parent's house and take my younger son to the library. I can't handle them both and neither can my parents so I will see how it goes if i split them up instead.
I worked out all week but I've only meditated once. There is no excuse for this. I need to center myself somehow, especially before the weekends.
No matter what happens today, I will not drink. I am afraid I might binge eat, especially with the left over pizza and cupcakes around but at least I know I will never drink again.
I hope that things improved as the day went on.
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Originally Posted by RedBerryJuniper
24 for Red who still has power and is enjoying a brief break in the rain. It has been a wild morning here with outer bands of Harvey continuously spinning on through. Have had some very gusty winds this morning- but no damage yet. It's basically my first tropical storm. Feeling sad for those living in Rockport and Port Aransas. I am well inland.
Sober today and for 24 more after that, please.
Xx
Red
Sober today and for 24 more after that, please.
Xx
Red
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Originally Posted by erfra7
Thought for the Day
"If we are still clinging to something that we will not let go, we must sincerely ask God to help us to be willing to let even that go, too. We cannot divide our lives into compartments and keep some for ourselves. We must give all the compartments to God. We must say: 'My Creator, I am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my friends.'" Am I still clinging to something that I will not let go?
"If we are still clinging to something that we will not let go, we must sincerely ask God to help us to be willing to let even that go, too. We cannot divide our lives into compartments and keep some for ourselves. We must give all the compartments to God. We must say: 'My Creator, I am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my friends.'" Am I still clinging to something that I will not let go?
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Originally Posted by erfra7
we can change OA for AA
A Living Program
The Twelve Steps are a program for living and they are also a living program. Taking them is not something we do once and for all, but something we repeat over and over in greater depth. They are our guidelines for each day.
Our program develops as our understanding matures. When we first join OA, physical abstinence from compulsive overeating may be all we can handle. As we learn from fellow members and are increasingly exposed to the power of the group, our program comes to include more emotional and spiritual elements. The possibilities for development are limitless.
One thing leads to another. The creative force that guides OA directs our individual efforts. When we are open to the challenges and willing to give up self-will, we make progress, which gratifies and astounds us. This program not only works as we work it; it also grows as we grow.
We thank You for Your creative spirit.
A Living Program
The Twelve Steps are a program for living and they are also a living program. Taking them is not something we do once and for all, but something we repeat over and over in greater depth. They are our guidelines for each day.
Our program develops as our understanding matures. When we first join OA, physical abstinence from compulsive overeating may be all we can handle. As we learn from fellow members and are increasingly exposed to the power of the group, our program comes to include more emotional and spiritual elements. The possibilities for development are limitless.
One thing leads to another. The creative force that guides OA directs our individual efforts. When we are open to the challenges and willing to give up self-will, we make progress, which gratifies and astounds us. This program not only works as we work it; it also grows as we grow.
We thank You for Your creative spirit.
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Originally Posted by erfra7
can anyone help me for some reason went i write now start from the right and i can't switch back HELP
Hope you get it figured out.
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Pebbles, Portsmouth isn't that far from London and if you want me to come down there and give you a hug, I will. Congrats on coming straight back. It was a minor bump in the road, you haven't been derailed and now you can continue your journey stronger than ever. You're an amazing person Pebbles, never forget that xxx
And so are you Canadian koala - your life sounds awesome and I always love reading your posts. All our lives are probably so different... We all live all over the world, some in cities, some in the countryside, some of us live with lots of other people, some of us live alone but we all have sobriety and this place in common. It sort of makes us like family. Sorry if I'm sounding a bit mushy... I think the shock of seeing sunshine in the UK during the height of summer has knocked me for six!! It's such a gorgeous day, I just went out and bought a paddling pool. Drinking a diet coke with my feet in a paddling pool. Doesn't get much better than this xxx
And so are you Canadian koala - your life sounds awesome and I always love reading your posts. All our lives are probably so different... We all live all over the world, some in cities, some in the countryside, some of us live with lots of other people, some of us live alone but we all have sobriety and this place in common. It sort of makes us like family. Sorry if I'm sounding a bit mushy... I think the shock of seeing sunshine in the UK during the height of summer has knocked me for six!! It's such a gorgeous day, I just went out and bought a paddling pool. Drinking a diet coke with my feet in a paddling pool. Doesn't get much better than this xxx
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