24 Hour Recovery Connection Part 296
Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Texas, US
Posts: 2,478
Hi everyone,
Tough time coping at the moment. Need to slow down. Sober but very worried and sad. It will be ok. My father is now struggling health-wise, also. It seems like too much but I need to have strong faith that we can make changes and find ways to cope and adjust. Need to take care and stay healthy and sober, and get help for both of them. I am kind of shaky and overwhelmed. There are ways to make things better. One minute at a time. I want to be sober and not run from anything that's going on. I need to help care for my family, and know people in helping professions that can advise and refer me to the right people. I cant take an extended leave from my job, but I will find people to help us. We have good doctors. They have some house help. Just need a bit more.
My brother is a good man but is in denial--he works constantly and doesn't know what to do to help. He doesn't want to think about it. He is like I used to be--coping with alcohol every night. No more for me. As stressful as things are, they are better than they were when I was drinking. Illness in the family is inevitable and scary and sad, but there are many ways to cope and adjust and help our loved ones. I will do everything I can, and not drink.
It's odd how it's the furthest thing from my mind right now...but wonderful too. The worst thing I could do is abandon them by drinking to escape. Not going to abandon me either. Even in the middle of this there is such light and joy in my life. My friendships and relationships are getting so much better. A couple are being re-established. I feel able to love and be part of life again. I feel authentic and connected again. I was so cut off when drinking, so lonely even with people.
24 more and thank you so much for listening.
Have a great evening or morning wherever you are. Glad to be on this path with you; I feel very blessed.
Love
Red
Tough time coping at the moment. Need to slow down. Sober but very worried and sad. It will be ok. My father is now struggling health-wise, also. It seems like too much but I need to have strong faith that we can make changes and find ways to cope and adjust. Need to take care and stay healthy and sober, and get help for both of them. I am kind of shaky and overwhelmed. There are ways to make things better. One minute at a time. I want to be sober and not run from anything that's going on. I need to help care for my family, and know people in helping professions that can advise and refer me to the right people. I cant take an extended leave from my job, but I will find people to help us. We have good doctors. They have some house help. Just need a bit more.
My brother is a good man but is in denial--he works constantly and doesn't know what to do to help. He doesn't want to think about it. He is like I used to be--coping with alcohol every night. No more for me. As stressful as things are, they are better than they were when I was drinking. Illness in the family is inevitable and scary and sad, but there are many ways to cope and adjust and help our loved ones. I will do everything I can, and not drink.
It's odd how it's the furthest thing from my mind right now...but wonderful too. The worst thing I could do is abandon them by drinking to escape. Not going to abandon me either. Even in the middle of this there is such light and joy in my life. My friendships and relationships are getting so much better. A couple are being re-established. I feel able to love and be part of life again. I feel authentic and connected again. I was so cut off when drinking, so lonely even with people.
24 more and thank you so much for listening.
Have a great evening or morning wherever you are. Glad to be on this path with you; I feel very blessed.
Love
Red
Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 28,801
Originally Posted by RedBerryJuniper 
Hi everyone,
Tough time coping at the moment. Need to slow down. Sober but very worried and sad. It will be ok. My father is now struggling health-wise, also. It seems like too much but I need to have strong faith that we can make changes and find ways to cope and adjust. Need to take care and stay healthy and sober, and get help for both of them. I am kind of shaky and overwhelmed. There are ways to make things better. One minute at a time. I want to be sober and not run from anything that's going on. I need to help care for my family, and know people in helping professions that can advise and refer me to the right people. I cant take an extended leave from my job, but I will find people to help us. We have good doctors. They have some house help. Just need a bit more.
My brother is a good man but is in denial--he works constantly and doesn't know what to do to help. He doesn't want to think about it. He is like I used to be--coping with alcohol every night. No more for me. As stressful as things are, they are better than they were when I was drinking. Illness in the family is inevitable and scary and sad, but there are many ways to cope and adjust and help our loved ones. I will do everything I can, and not drink.
It's odd how it's the furthest thing from my mind right now...but wonderful too. The worst thing I could do is abandon them by drinking to escape. Not going to abandon me either. Even in the middle of this there is such light and joy in my life. My friendships and relationships are getting so much better. A couple are being re-established. I feel able to love and be part of life again. I feel authentic and connected again. I was so cut off when drinking, so lonely even with people.
24 more and thank you so much for listening.
Have a great evening or morning wherever you are. Glad to be on this path with you; I feel very blessed.
Love
Red
Tough time coping at the moment. Need to slow down. Sober but very worried and sad. It will be ok. My father is now struggling health-wise, also. It seems like too much but I need to have strong faith that we can make changes and find ways to cope and adjust. Need to take care and stay healthy and sober, and get help for both of them. I am kind of shaky and overwhelmed. There are ways to make things better. One minute at a time. I want to be sober and not run from anything that's going on. I need to help care for my family, and know people in helping professions that can advise and refer me to the right people. I cant take an extended leave from my job, but I will find people to help us. We have good doctors. They have some house help. Just need a bit more.
My brother is a good man but is in denial--he works constantly and doesn't know what to do to help. He doesn't want to think about it. He is like I used to be--coping with alcohol every night. No more for me. As stressful as things are, they are better than they were when I was drinking. Illness in the family is inevitable and scary and sad, but there are many ways to cope and adjust and help our loved ones. I will do everything I can, and not drink.
It's odd how it's the furthest thing from my mind right now...but wonderful too. The worst thing I could do is abandon them by drinking to escape. Not going to abandon me either. Even in the middle of this there is such light and joy in my life. My friendships and relationships are getting so much better. A couple are being re-established. I feel able to love and be part of life again. I feel authentic and connected again. I was so cut off when drinking, so lonely even with people.
24 more and thank you so much for listening.
Have a great evening or morning wherever you are. Glad to be on this path with you; I feel very blessed.
Love
Red
Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: East Coast USA
Posts: 120,870
Originally Posted by RedBerryJuniper
Hi everyone,
Tough time coping at the moment. Need to slow down. Sober but very worried and sad. It will be ok. My father is now struggling health-wise, also. It seems like too much but I need to have strong faith that we can make changes and find ways to cope and adjust. Need to take care and stay healthy and sober, and get help for both of them. I am kind of shaky and overwhelmed. There are ways to make things better. One minute at a time. I want to be sober and not run from anything that's going on. I need to help care for my family, and know people in helping professions that can advise and refer me to the right people. I cant take an extended leave from my job, but I will find people to help us. We have good doctors. They have some house help. Just need a bit more.
My brother is a good man but is in denial--he works constantly and doesn't know what to do to help. He doesn't want to think about it. He is like I used to be--coping with alcohol every night. No more for me. As stressful as things are, they are better than they were when I was drinking. Illness in the family is inevitable and scary and sad, but there are many ways to cope and adjust and help our loved ones. I will do everything I can, and not drink.
It's odd how it's the furthest thing from my mind right now...but wonderful too. The worst thing I could do is abandon them by drinking to escape. Not going to abandon me either. Even in the middle of this there is such light and joy in my life. My friendships and relationships are getting so much better. A couple are being re-established. I feel able to love and be part of life again. I feel authentic and connected again. I was so cut off when drinking, so lonely even with people.
24 more and thank you so much for listening.
Have a great evening or morning wherever you are. Glad to be on this path with you; I feel very blessed.
Love
Red
Tough time coping at the moment. Need to slow down. Sober but very worried and sad. It will be ok. My father is now struggling health-wise, also. It seems like too much but I need to have strong faith that we can make changes and find ways to cope and adjust. Need to take care and stay healthy and sober, and get help for both of them. I am kind of shaky and overwhelmed. There are ways to make things better. One minute at a time. I want to be sober and not run from anything that's going on. I need to help care for my family, and know people in helping professions that can advise and refer me to the right people. I cant take an extended leave from my job, but I will find people to help us. We have good doctors. They have some house help. Just need a bit more.
My brother is a good man but is in denial--he works constantly and doesn't know what to do to help. He doesn't want to think about it. He is like I used to be--coping with alcohol every night. No more for me. As stressful as things are, they are better than they were when I was drinking. Illness in the family is inevitable and scary and sad, but there are many ways to cope and adjust and help our loved ones. I will do everything I can, and not drink.
It's odd how it's the furthest thing from my mind right now...but wonderful too. The worst thing I could do is abandon them by drinking to escape. Not going to abandon me either. Even in the middle of this there is such light and joy in my life. My friendships and relationships are getting so much better. A couple are being re-established. I feel able to love and be part of life again. I feel authentic and connected again. I was so cut off when drinking, so lonely even with people.
24 more and thank you so much for listening.
Have a great evening or morning wherever you are. Glad to be on this path with you; I feel very blessed.
Love
Red
Sobriety will definitely help you to put the right plans in place.
I am so glad that, in the midst of all of this, you are to see the light and joy in your life.
We are here for you.
Sending you love.
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Coquitlam B.C.
Posts: 3,760
Originally Posted by Pebbles666
Love to you erfra... I hope you are feeling a bit better today. xx
Love back with hugs delightful friend.
Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Melbourne Australia.
Posts: 3,748
Another 24 and more in store, the alternative being the pits.
Thinking of Kindling my new book as my former Australian publisher was most unsatisfactory. Bit worried about all they want to know however.......
Encouragement to all engaged in super sobriety.
Thinking of Kindling my new book as my former Australian publisher was most unsatisfactory. Bit worried about all they want to know however.......
Encouragement to all engaged in super sobriety.
Just blowing off some steam mate...Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
Posts: 13,040
Originally Posted by SaturatedSeize
Day 7, and feeling like a whole new person! Here is to 24 more and pushing back into the work week. Happy (American) Football Day! Go Pack Go! Have a great day all!
One week ago I was sneaking a bottle of rum into the movie theaters so I could get drunk while watching the movie "It" alone. When I left the movie, the bottle was gone and I was trashed. I drove to the local arcade and played video games for a few hours and continued to drink. I somehow made it home that night, and vomited over the railing into my downstairs neighbors yard. These behaviors weren't uncommon for me. One week later, sober, motivated, and much more emotionally stable.
If I can do it, anyone can.
One week ago I was sneaking a bottle of rum into the movie theaters so I could get drunk while watching the movie "It" alone. When I left the movie, the bottle was gone and I was trashed. I drove to the local arcade and played video games for a few hours and continued to drink. I somehow made it home that night, and vomited over the railing into my downstairs neighbors yard. These behaviors weren't uncommon for me. One week later, sober, motivated, and much more emotionally stable.
If I can do it, anyone can.
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