24 Hour Recovery Connection Part 323
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Originally Posted by erfra7 
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 BringingBackB
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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Originally Posted by BringingBackB
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
Congrats, BBB!!!
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Originally Posted by olyrunner
Good morning - great to see you all! Just a quick check-in before getting Tuesday started. Hope you're all having a great week! See you tomorrow!
Congrats, again, olyrunner!!!
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Originally Posted by WeaverBird
7 months today
I am not a slave
FREEDOM
~You'll have to imagine me leaping in the air against a clear blue sky, punching the air and yelling at the top of my voice, lovely brushed golden hair gleaming gorgeously JoJo
oh, and no more yellow eyes
Off to body combat 19:09
Love to all the milestoners and just love to everyone walking this sober road with me. Courage and strength to us and a million blessings on our path.
I am not a slave
FREEDOM
~You'll have to imagine me leaping in the air against a clear blue sky, punching the air and yelling at the top of my voice, lovely brushed golden hair gleaming gorgeously JoJo
oh, and no more yellow eyes
Off to body combat 19:09
Love to all the milestoners and just love to everyone walking this sober road with me. Courage and strength to us and a million blessings on our path.
WeaverBird
7 months
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Hats - 100 days !!!!
Originally Posted by Hats
Day 100... 3 digits now. In the beginning, I would have never imagined making it this far but here I am. Still learning, but life has definitely improved, my attitude has changed and I'm grateful that I'm sober today. Thank you to everyone on SR.
Another 24 for me please
Another 24 for me please
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