24 Hour Recovery Connection Part 323
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Join Date: May 2013
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World of SR good morning to you
24 more for this sad alcoholic soul but content in his sobriety
A relationship] takes time and deeds, and this involves trust, it involves making ourselves naked, to become sitting ducks for each other.
—Eldridge Cleaver
When we were lost in our excesses, we were limited in our relationships. The history of our friendships and loves may be evidence of that. Many of us had a primary relationship with a substance or an addictive behavior, and people had only second place. Many of us were so lost in our codependency that our relationships were two-dimensional. We didn't know how to be there with our whole selves. In recovery our ability to relate to others charges slowly. We learn how to love like everyone else learned - only we are learning a little later.
We have to be willing to be vulnerable. We also must be willing to be accountable - willing to say to our loved ones, "You can count on me to never leave without saying good bye." "You can count on me to be respectful of you." "You can count on me to tell you how I feel, even when it hurts." As we mature, with the help of the Steps, we also grow in our relationships with others.
Today, I will be true to my relationships.
24 more for this sad alcoholic soul but content in his sobriety
A relationship] takes time and deeds, and this involves trust, it involves making ourselves naked, to become sitting ducks for each other.
—Eldridge Cleaver
When we were lost in our excesses, we were limited in our relationships. The history of our friendships and loves may be evidence of that. Many of us had a primary relationship with a substance or an addictive behavior, and people had only second place. Many of us were so lost in our codependency that our relationships were two-dimensional. We didn't know how to be there with our whole selves. In recovery our ability to relate to others charges slowly. We learn how to love like everyone else learned - only we are learning a little later.
We have to be willing to be vulnerable. We also must be willing to be accountable - willing to say to our loved ones, "You can count on me to never leave without saying good bye." "You can count on me to be respectful of you." "You can count on me to tell you how I feel, even when it hurts." As we mature, with the help of the Steps, we also grow in our relationships with others.
Today, I will be true to my relationships.
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Originally Posted by abcowboy 
"It is a fact of life that all of us will come face to face with plenty of frustration, difficulty and trouble. But there isn't one of us who needs to be defeated by these obstacles."
6:20am in Alberta, today is going to be a darn good day not to drink!
24 more please, and thanks...
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Originally Posted by Rubaduck
Picked up one of my guitars for the first time since I stopped drinking in October. I'm going to have to shower away the desire for beers now! Thought I'd better jump in here and push myself to get through the next 24.
And welcome ~ really glad you joined us.
Sending big hugs.
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Originally Posted by Susiegirl
Day 21 (3 weeks - Yay) I almost slipped last night but you lovely people on SR kept me on the straight and narrow. I now know why I have been feeling out of sorts these past few days - I have swollen glands. I will be drinking plenty of non-alcoholic fluids today to keep my throat lubricated. I am in for another 24 hours as I will probably be spending most of the day in bed.
Have a lovely day all X
Have a lovely day all X
I made a mistake love....so very sorry.
on 3 fantastic weeks!!!
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And I hope you feel better Susie....I have had swollen glands for months. 
I know it makes you feel blahhhhhh.....sending massive hugs sweety.
I see a movie in your near future....movies in bed when you're sick are a special treat I think.
More hugs. ♥♥♥
I know it makes you feel blahhhhhh.....sending massive hugs sweety.
I see a movie in your near future....movies in bed when you're sick are a special treat I think.
More hugs.
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Originally Posted by RedBerryJuniper
Good morning,
They’re actually talking about snow tomorrow, after a week of crazy tropical weather in Texas! I would like to stay in bed to prevent my body from going into terrible shock.
. Teas, soups, coffees.
24 for me as I gather the winter supplies....hahaha
Have a good day and love to all,
Red
They’re actually talking about snow tomorrow, after a week of crazy tropical weather in Texas! I would like to stay in bed to prevent my body from going into terrible shock.
. Teas, soups, coffees.24 for me as I gather the winter supplies....hahaha
Have a good day and love to all,
Red
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Rehydrating to Oblivion.
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 1,332
Thank you so much for the special shoutouts all. I never in a million years thought I'd make it to a year without booze. I'm proud as punch. It's only really sunk in since I got home from work this evening, now I can't stop smiling. The whole thing feels very surreal!
Count me in for another sober 24
Count me in for another sober 24
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