24 Hour Recovery Connection Part 348
Just out of curiosity..
....there seems to be a variety in lengths of sobriety here from just a few days to years. What, if anything, do you say to people when they ask why you don't drink anymore. I have a number of different circles ranging from family members (who drink very little) to friends who are regular, and at times, heavy drinkers. Do you say I am a recovering alcoholic or just that you have decided not to drink anymore. (And what has the response been - I think I am more interested in what they say if you let them know you're in recovery). I feel I am at a point now where I want to say I am in recovery but wondering how this is received. Not that I am concerned just curious.
....there seems to be a variety in lengths of sobriety here from just a few days to years. What, if anything, do you say to people when they ask why you don't drink anymore. I have a number of different circles ranging from family members (who drink very little) to friends who are regular, and at times, heavy drinkers. Do you say I am a recovering alcoholic or just that you have decided not to drink anymore. (And what has the response been - I think I am more interested in what they say if you let them know you're in recovery). I feel I am at a point now where I want to say I am in recovery but wondering how this is received. Not that I am concerned just curious.
Most people do not ask or say anything about it. When people close to me ask, I usually say that I wanted to break the destructive cycle of alcoholism in my family and be a better example for my children.
Hey there,
Double check-in today. Very tired, and off work so rest is my plan. Feeling out of sorts emotionally, so HALT with no guilt. Wanted cigarettes but talked myself out of it. I’m not a regular smoker, just when I am feeling very low or stressed. Don’t want to cope that way. It’s strange—when I need rest or food or company the go-to is something toxic. And a voice inside says: ‘at least you’re not drinking, why not smoke?’ Nah. I came here instead.
So 24 and a late lunch.
Good to be here,
Xx
Red
Double check-in today. Very tired, and off work so rest is my plan. Feeling out of sorts emotionally, so HALT with no guilt. Wanted cigarettes but talked myself out of it. I’m not a regular smoker, just when I am feeling very low or stressed. Don’t want to cope that way. It’s strange—when I need rest or food or company the go-to is something toxic. And a voice inside says: ‘at least you’re not drinking, why not smoke?’ Nah. I came here instead.
So 24 and a late lunch.
Good to be here,
Xx
Red
I usually say "No, thank you; I don't drink. Do you have club soda?"
Most people do not ask or say anything about it. When people close to me ask, I usually say that I wanted to break the destructive cycle of alcoholism in my family and be a better example for my children.
Most people do not ask or say anything about it. When people close to me ask, I usually say that I wanted to break the destructive cycle of alcoholism in my family and be a better example for my children.
I usually say "No, thank you; I don't drink. Do you have club soda?"
Most people do not ask or say anything about it. When people close to me ask, I usually say that I wanted to break the destructive cycle of alcoholism in my family and be a better example for my children.
Most people do not ask or say anything about it. When people close to me ask, I usually say that I wanted to break the destructive cycle of alcoholism in my family and be a better example for my children.
An incredible empowerment song....one of those I must post and everyone listen to
Erika Wennestrom Heartless Bastards
Sway : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZCknbnMpV0
My heart has drifted out into a place I cannot find
And the days go by searching all the time
Oh, I was searching all, searching all the time
I looked into the eyes, the eyes of everyone I know
And the days go by wondering where to go
Oh, I was searching all, searching all the time
I tell myself these bitter, these bitter days will end
You gotta, you just gotta let them go and just let go
So, I stumble and I sway, oh, into the room and I fade
And I hope my darkest days are behind me
I want to stay out here in the sun for a while
And I hope my darkest days are behind me
Oh, for way too long these things they occupy my mind
And the things that I, things I left behind
Oh, I was searching all, searching all the time
Oh my, my, my, these bitter, these bitter days will end
You gotta, you just gotta let them go and just let go
So, I stumble and I sway, oh, into the room and I fade
And I hope my darkest days are behind me
I want to stay out here in the sun for a while
And I saw, I saw the wide old, wide old way
And I saw, I saw the wide old, wide old way
Writer(s): Erika Wennerstrom
Erika Wennestrom Heartless Bastards
Sway : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZCknbnMpV0
My heart has drifted out into a place I cannot find
And the days go by searching all the time
Oh, I was searching all, searching all the time
I looked into the eyes, the eyes of everyone I know
And the days go by wondering where to go
Oh, I was searching all, searching all the time
I tell myself these bitter, these bitter days will end
You gotta, you just gotta let them go and just let go
So, I stumble and I sway, oh, into the room and I fade
And I hope my darkest days are behind me
I want to stay out here in the sun for a while
And I hope my darkest days are behind me
Oh, for way too long these things they occupy my mind
And the things that I, things I left behind
Oh, I was searching all, searching all the time
Oh my, my, my, these bitter, these bitter days will end
You gotta, you just gotta let them go and just let go
So, I stumble and I sway, oh, into the room and I fade
And I hope my darkest days are behind me
I want to stay out here in the sun for a while
And I saw, I saw the wide old, wide old way
And I saw, I saw the wide old, wide old way
Writer(s): Erika Wennerstrom
Hey there,
Double check-in today. Very tired, and off work so rest is my plan. Feeling out of sorts emotionally, so HALT with no guilt. Wanted cigarettes but talked myself out of it. I’m not a regular smoker, just when I am feeling very low or stressed. Don’t want to cope that way. It’s strange—when I need rest or food or company the go-to is something toxic. And a voice inside says: ‘at least you’re not drinking, why not smoke?’ Nah. I came here instead.
So 24 and a late lunch.
Good to be here,
Xx
Red
Double check-in today. Very tired, and off work so rest is my plan. Feeling out of sorts emotionally, so HALT with no guilt. Wanted cigarettes but talked myself out of it. I’m not a regular smoker, just when I am feeling very low or stressed. Don’t want to cope that way. It’s strange—when I need rest or food or company the go-to is something toxic. And a voice inside says: ‘at least you’re not drinking, why not smoke?’ Nah. I came here instead.
So 24 and a late lunch.
Good to be here,
Xx
Red
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It is awesome to have every single one of you here with us! ♥
1newcreation
abcowboy
aussieblue
Awake61
Babs1234
badgerden
bandicoot2
BarbieKen
BringingBackB
Bubovski
Canadian Koala
CarpeDiemX
ChloeRose63
Coldfusion
CrossYourHeart
DaneK
Dee74
Defense28
Delilah1
dizzybee
DreamCatcher17
erfra7
FormerBeerLover
Gabe1980
gatorman
Gilmer
Goat
goose333
Hats
Hevyn
Jaffacake
joandmelandhan
joshlyman
jsm273
julietUK
Kaneda8888
kenton
Kris47
least
lilymaz
Lostmyoffswitch
madtown42
Neoo
Nic233
olyrunner
phinix
PhoenixJ
Purplrks3647
Quincy
quitter62
Rainman1
Rar
RedBerryJuniper
Saskia
ShenzyT
shortstop81
soberista
SoberLeigh
stargazer016
Sunflower79
Sunflowerlife
tgirl
TheToddman
theVman31
Tinker B
tomls
tootsl1
vanaprastha
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Vivie
WaterOx
WeaverBird
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Zanna
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Babs1234
badgerden
bandicoot2
BarbieKen
BringingBackB
Bubovski
Canadian Koala
CarpeDiemX
ChloeRose63
Coldfusion
CrossYourHeart
DaneK
Dee74
Defense28
Delilah1
dizzybee
DreamCatcher17
erfra7
FormerBeerLover
Gabe1980
gatorman
Gilmer
Goat
goose333
Hats
Hevyn
Jaffacake
joandmelandhan
joshlyman
jsm273
julietUK
Kaneda8888
kenton
Kris47
least
lilymaz
Lostmyoffswitch
madtown42
Neoo
Nic233
olyrunner
phinix
PhoenixJ
Purplrks3647
Quincy
quitter62
Rainman1
Rar
RedBerryJuniper
Saskia
ShenzyT
shortstop81
soberista
SoberLeigh
stargazer016
Sunflower79
Sunflowerlife
tgirl
TheToddman
theVman31
Tinker B
tomls
tootsl1
vanaprastha
venuscat
VikingGF
Vinificent
Vivie
WaterOx
WeaverBird
wiscsober
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Zanna
zeppodog
Onward together! ♥
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It is awesome to have every single one of you here with us! ♥
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abcowboy
aussieblue
Awake61
Babs1234
badgerden
bandicoot2
BarbieKen
BringingBackB
Bubovski
Canadian Koala
CarpeDiemX
ChloeRose63
Coldfusion
CrossYourHeart
DaneK
Dee74
Defense28
Delilah1
dizzybee
DreamCatcher17
erfra7
FormerBeerLover
Gabe1980
gatorman
Gilmer
Goat
goose333
Hats
Hevyn
Jaffacake
joandmelandhan
joshlyman
jsm273
julietUK
Kaneda8888
kenton
Kris47
least
lilymaz
Lostmyoffswitch
madtown42
Neoo
Nic233
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phinix
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Purplrks3647
Quincy
quitter62
Rainman1
Rar
RedBerryJuniper
Saskia
ShenzyT
shortstop81
soberista
SoberLeigh
stargazer016
Sunflower79
Sunflowerlife
tgirl
TheToddman
theVman31
Tinker B
tomls
tootsl1
vanaprastha
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Vinificent
Vivie
WaterOx
WeaverBird
wiscsober
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Zanna
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February 9, 2018
jsm273 26/01/18 ~ yesterday, sorry ~ 2 weeks! ♥
♥ ~ someone special who has 4 months and whose date I keep getting wrong! ♥
Zanna ~ 1 year & 1 month! ♥
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jsm273 26/01/18 ~ yesterday, sorry ~ 2 weeks! ♥
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Zanna ~ 1 year & 1 month! ♥
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