24 Hour Recovery Connection Part 333
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Originally Posted by stargazer016 
I'm in for another 24 hours at 2:07am.
Thanks Suze, Sober Leigh, Kris and many others for making this thread so special!
Best wishes to all for a happy and sober New Year!
Thanks Suze, Sober Leigh, Kris and many others for making this thread so special!
Best wishes to all for a happy and sober New Year!
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Originally Posted by Delilah1
Those of you that have known me for a while know I have a brother who has struggled with drugs for many years, the most recent incident was a DUI about a year ago due to pot, thankfully nobody was hurt. He had his final court date mid December and pleaded guilty and was given fines and is on probation. This is his second DUI so he hasn't been able to drive for the past year, and it will be at least another before he can again.
One of the conditions of his probation is that he goes to an AA meeting once a week. When he has been ordered to go to counseling in the past he has looked for the easy way out, and has often found someone who would say he is coming and testing weekly, even though he wasn't.
He went to his first meeting yesterday with the father of one of his friends who will have 19 years sobriety pretty soon, and he actually went, listened, and felt like he got something out of it. We talked for a while tonight, and he admitted that he has lied many times in the past about using when he said he wasn't (we knew for the most part that he was lying, but it really was second nature to him). He also said he is Planning on going to 3 meetings a week with the neighbor, and is really going to take this seriously. He said he is going to stop feeling sorry for himself, and that he is to blame for the situation. He is in nobody else. There is also a little drama between him and his girlfriend, and he said right now he needs to focus on getting himself straightened out, he will continue to be there for his kids, but he's not going to worry about ten drama.
I truly think it is the most mature conversation I have ever had with him, and I am really proud of him and excited for where he is mentally right now. He actually quoted the first step to me, and although I do not attend AA, I have been to a few meetings in the past and I am familiar with the steps.
Just wanted to share the beginning of what I hope is a great recovery story.
❤️Delilah
One of the conditions of his probation is that he goes to an AA meeting once a week. When he has been ordered to go to counseling in the past he has looked for the easy way out, and has often found someone who would say he is coming and testing weekly, even though he wasn't.
He went to his first meeting yesterday with the father of one of his friends who will have 19 years sobriety pretty soon, and he actually went, listened, and felt like he got something out of it. We talked for a while tonight, and he admitted that he has lied many times in the past about using when he said he wasn't (we knew for the most part that he was lying, but it really was second nature to him). He also said he is Planning on going to 3 meetings a week with the neighbor, and is really going to take this seriously. He said he is going to stop feeling sorry for himself, and that he is to blame for the situation. He is in nobody else. There is also a little drama between him and his girlfriend, and he said right now he needs to focus on getting himself straightened out, he will continue to be there for his kids, but he's not going to worry about ten drama.
I truly think it is the most mature conversation I have ever had with him, and I am really proud of him and excited for where he is mentally right now. He actually quoted the first step to me, and although I do not attend AA, I have been to a few meetings in the past and I am familiar with the steps.
Just wanted to share the beginning of what I hope is a great recovery story.
❤️Delilah
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Originally Posted by WeaverBird
Morning All My Tribe Around The World.
Thank you D for a nice new thread for a nice new year
Weav in for 24 rather special hours at 9:02am. I'm not going to drink no matter what happens ~ it never ends well for people like me.
Sober and peaceful prayers being said for everyone on our list, in my very mild little home in the British Isles, warmed by the gulf stream. Thinking about those in minus temperatures. Stay warm guys.
It was 10C / 50F here at 7am.
I feel today is the day I finally understand time zones. Not long now, Australia! Get those fireworks ready.
Thank you D for a nice new thread for a nice new year
Weav in for 24 rather special hours at 9:02am. I'm not going to drink no matter what happens ~ it never ends well for people like me.
Sober and peaceful prayers being said for everyone on our list, in my very mild little home in the British Isles, warmed by the gulf stream. Thinking about those in minus temperatures. Stay warm guys.
It was 10C / 50F here at 7am.
I feel today is the day I finally understand time zones. Not long now, Australia! Get those fireworks ready.
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Originally Posted by jenuk
Morning all on the last day of 2017!
Hoping to be able to look back at 17 as the year I finally broke free from the booze.
Well done to the milestoners.
I'll take another 24 and a happy new year for all.
Hoping to be able to look back at 17 as the year I finally broke free from the booze.
Well done to the milestoners.
I'll take another 24 and a happy new year for all.
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Originally Posted by Starryskye
That sounds like a very positive conversation, Delilah. I wish your brother all the strength in the world for his journey. Big milestone for you tomorrow isn't it? So exciting
Hosted a New Years Eve eve party last night. Everyone (apart from me, the dog and the kids) drank alcohol but no one drank like I used to... now I don't hang out with my drinking buddies anymore I rarely see people drinking like I used to. So lovely to be present in every conversation, remember every conversation and feel absolutely fine this morning. The only creature with regret this morning is the dog.... he's looking a bit sorry for himself... I think maybe he jumped up at the buffet table last night and ate something he shouldn't. .... if the smells emanating from his direction are anything to go by
Feeling a little sad to say goodbye to 2017. It's been one of the most difficult years of my life... the year I finally confronted my demons but it's also been one of the most awesome .... the year I finally confronted my demons. I feel like all the hard work of 2017 has paved the way for endless possibilities in 2018... and every year after that.
Congrats to the milestoners and happy new year everyone. 24 more hours for me please xxxx
Hosted a New Years Eve eve party last night. Everyone (apart from me, the dog and the kids) drank alcohol but no one drank like I used to... now I don't hang out with my drinking buddies anymore I rarely see people drinking like I used to. So lovely to be present in every conversation, remember every conversation and feel absolutely fine this morning. The only creature with regret this morning is the dog.... he's looking a bit sorry for himself... I think maybe he jumped up at the buffet table last night and ate something he shouldn't. .... if the smells emanating from his direction are anything to go by
Feeling a little sad to say goodbye to 2017. It's been one of the most difficult years of my life... the year I finally confronted my demons but it's also been one of the most awesome .... the year I finally confronted my demons. I feel like all the hard work of 2017 has paved the way for endless possibilities in 2018... and every year after that.
Congrats to the milestoners and happy new year everyone. 24 more hours for me please xxxx
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Originally Posted by martina12
Hi all I'm back again for day one and in for 24. I tried moderation but surprise surprise it didn't work.
This time I have added some running challenges to my toolbox.
I have finally realised that I can never drink again. I'm looking forward to getting on the elevator back up from rock bottom.
I'm also looking forward to getting to know you all again
This time I have added some running challenges to my toolbox.
I have finally realised that I can never drink again. I'm looking forward to getting on the elevator back up from rock bottom.
I'm also looking forward to getting to know you all again
So Happy to see you back, Martina.
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Originally Posted by Sunflowerlife
5:22 and I've been crying since my eyes opened in bed.
I am so overwhelmed by the amount of social obligations this time of year and the with the kids being home from school - I feel like I am going to explode. We have a party tonight (an early one luckily) but I imagine the kids won't be asleep until 9:30 which is WAY past their bedtime. Then another get together tomorrow afternoon. It's the type of thing I can't say "no" to and that kind of pressure doesn't sit will with me.
I don't know what to do anymore. It's 2 days good, 4 days bad. I shouldn't be waking up and crying but it's pretty much the norm this winter.
Regardless, I am sober and very grateful for that. I am grateful for a lot of things, honestly. Just not feeling so well.
I am so overwhelmed by the amount of social obligations this time of year and the with the kids being home from school - I feel like I am going to explode. We have a party tonight (an early one luckily) but I imagine the kids won't be asleep until 9:30 which is WAY past their bedtime. Then another get together tomorrow afternoon. It's the type of thing I can't say "no" to and that kind of pressure doesn't sit will with me.
I don't know what to do anymore. It's 2 days good, 4 days bad. I shouldn't be waking up and crying but it's pretty much the norm this winter.
Regardless, I am sober and very grateful for that. I am grateful for a lot of things, honestly. Just not feeling so well.
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Originally Posted by joandmelandhan
Oh Sunflower it really is hard being out of our day to day routines isn't it? Ugh I hate the whole obligation to do things we're not comfortable doing in the holidays. I hope that after today you can get something resembling normality back in place.
I'll be sending you some calming vibes today sweetheart.
I'll be sending you some calming vibes today sweetheart.
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