24 Hour Recovery Connections Part 385
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Morning all,
For the last week, I've been tired a lot of the time, so I have been only reading a few posts on the thread, so I feel a bit disconnected, and a bit bad I've not been sharing in everyone's struggles and successes.
Today (or yesterday?) I hit 3 months. This is a big deal for me, as I have never gone that long in my adult life. And I first joined SR in 2014, I think!
I think I need to do some reflecting today. I need to give myself a pat on the back, as it IS an achievement - think I might treat myself to some small reward to mark it. But I also need to recharge my sober muscles, as three months means three months distance from the last boozy horror show, and it's so easy to forget.
I also need to think about WHY this time everything has worked, while all the past attempts failed.
I could not have done three months without this thread - it's that simple. The support and love and camaraderie really does restore your faith in humanity.
Jo - sorry about your daughter's exam. I don't have kids but the pressure they're under these days seems crazy! I loved your post though, your attitude is brilliant. Hope it goes well with the BF.
Anyway, probably post again later.
Love to all, especially anyone who is up against it today.
and CONGRATULATIONS to the mighty milestoners
For the last week, I've been tired a lot of the time, so I have been only reading a few posts on the thread, so I feel a bit disconnected, and a bit bad I've not been sharing in everyone's struggles and successes.
Today (or yesterday?) I hit 3 months. This is a big deal for me, as I have never gone that long in my adult life. And I first joined SR in 2014, I think!
I think I need to do some reflecting today. I need to give myself a pat on the back, as it IS an achievement - think I might treat myself to some small reward to mark it. But I also need to recharge my sober muscles, as three months means three months distance from the last boozy horror show, and it's so easy to forget.
I also need to think about WHY this time everything has worked, while all the past attempts failed.
I could not have done three months without this thread - it's that simple. The support and love and camaraderie really does restore your faith in humanity.
Jo - sorry about your daughter's exam. I don't have kids but the pressure they're under these days seems crazy! I loved your post though, your attitude is brilliant. Hope it goes well with the BF.
Anyway, probably post again later.
Love to all, especially anyone who is up against it today.
and CONGRATULATIONS to the mighty milestoners
Last edited by Jack16; 05-25-2018 at 01:38 AM. Reason: put name in bold
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abcowboy
Alysheba
aussieblue
Awake61
Babs1234
badgerden
bandicoot2
BarbieKen
BrandNewDay11
Bubovski
Canadian Koala
Caramel
CeeFarro
ChickChick
ChloeRose63
Coldfusion
cornpone
county111111
CrossYourHeart
Daisybelle
Dee74
Delilah1
DonnyB
DreamCatcher17
Endoftheday
erfra7
Free2bme888
FormerBeerLover
Gabe1980
gatorman
Gilmer
Goat
goodbyeevan
goose333
Hats
Hevyn
Hopeful528
Jack16
joandmelandhan
jsm273
julietUK
Kaneda8888
kenton
Kit2017
Kris47
least
lilymaz
Lorij13099
Lostmyoffswitch
lyddie
Mags1
Neoo
Nic233
nmd
PhoenixJ
Plenny
Quincy
quitter62
Rainman1
Rar
RedBerryJuniper
Rowlands1
Saskia
SaturatedSeize
Shilla
shortstop81
Snufkin
soberista
SoberLeigh
stargazer016
Stubbs16
Sunflower79
Sunflowerlife
Sweetpeacan
tgirl
TheToddman
theVman31
tomls
turniptheheat
vanaprastha
venuscat
VikingGF
Vinificent
WaterOx
WeaverBird
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Yixi
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Zanna
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May 25, 2018
Jack16 ~ 3 months! ♥
Jack16 ~ 3 months! ♥
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Originally Posted by Jack16 
Morning all,
For the last week, I've been tired a lot of the time, so I have been only reading a few posts on the thread, so I feel a bit disconnected, and a bit bad I've not been sharing in everyone's struggles and successes.
Today (or yesterday?) I hit 3 months. This is a big deal for me, as I have never gone that long in my adult life. And I first joined SR in 2014, I think!
I think I need to do some reflecting today. I need to give myself a pat on the back, as it IS an achievement - think I might treat myself to some small reward to mark it. But I also need to recharge my sober muscles, as three months means three months distance from the last boozy horror show, and it's so easy to forget.
I also need to think about WHY this time everything has worked, while all the past attempts failed.
I could not have done three months without this thread - it's that simple. The support and love and camaraderie really does restore your faith in humanity.
Jo - sorry about your daughter's exam. I don't have kids but the pressure they're under these days seems crazy! I loved your post though, your attitude is brilliant. Hope it goes well with the BF.
Anyway, probably post again later.
Love to all, especially anyone who is up against it today.
and CONGRATULATIONS to the mighty milestoners
For the last week, I've been tired a lot of the time, so I have been only reading a few posts on the thread, so I feel a bit disconnected, and a bit bad I've not been sharing in everyone's struggles and successes.
Today (or yesterday?) I hit 3 months. This is a big deal for me, as I have never gone that long in my adult life. And I first joined SR in 2014, I think!
I think I need to do some reflecting today. I need to give myself a pat on the back, as it IS an achievement - think I might treat myself to some small reward to mark it. But I also need to recharge my sober muscles, as three months means three months distance from the last boozy horror show, and it's so easy to forget.
I also need to think about WHY this time everything has worked, while all the past attempts failed.
I could not have done three months without this thread - it's that simple. The support and love and camaraderie really does restore your faith in humanity.
Jo - sorry about your daughter's exam. I don't have kids but the pressure they're under these days seems crazy! I loved your post though, your attitude is brilliant. Hope it goes well with the BF.
Anyway, probably post again later.
Love to all, especially anyone who is up against it today.
and CONGRATULATIONS to the mighty milestoners
I know what you mean about recharging your sober muscle- One of the things I think about a lot is how I don't want to stop "remembering the pain" because that's what got me sober in the first place. I think that is one of the reasons meetings work for some people, they are constantly reminded of the hell that was their life. I'm sure there are other ways to do it- maybe a list or just sitting down and reminding yourself in meditation why you chose sobriety.
Have a wonderful day and we are so lucky to have you hear with all of us
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Jack it is a HUGE achievement!
Sometimes it's easy to forget just what an amazing thing we are doing. Living our lives warts and all without our "crutch" to turn to is just the best thing we can do for ourselves and our loved ones. Hell yes you need to treat yourself!
I remember the game changer for me was 100 days. That was my dream for so long and a turning point.
I'm glad you've posted today. We do fret dear! Sometimes when we feel a little "blah" is when we need our SR family the most. Connection with fellow addicts is certainly vital for me. I never want to forget what I am and what would await me if I went back.....
Have a lovely day
Sometimes it's easy to forget just what an amazing thing we are doing. Living our lives warts and all without our "crutch" to turn to is just the best thing we can do for ourselves and our loved ones. Hell yes you need to treat yourself!
I remember the game changer for me was 100 days. That was my dream for so long and a turning point.
I'm glad you've posted today. We do fret dear! Sometimes when we feel a little "blah" is when we need our SR family the most. Connection with fellow addicts is certainly vital for me. I never want to forget what I am and what would await me if I went back.....
Have a lovely day
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Location: Florida., USA
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Good Morning Everyone. 24 more hours for me please. I will not drink today.
Congratulations to today's milestoners. Well done.
Hope everyone has a superb day! Praying for all those sick and/or recovering.
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Congratulations to today's milestoners. Well done.
Hope everyone has a superb day! Praying for all those sick and/or recovering.
7:18 a.m
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FORMAL NOTICE TO NON-ME PEOPLE/PERSONS!!!!
Any day without drinking is a good one- and thus a milestone. Do not be so quick to discredit any success you have- regardless of how insignificant it seems to you.
A person who brags TOO much about their progress in life is not good.
BUT- a person who undervalues themselves is doing their recovery a disfavour and hindering it. You gotta take the middle road.
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Any day without drinking is a good one- and thus a milestone. Do not be so quick to discredit any success you have- regardless of how insignificant it seems to you.
A person who brags TOO much about their progress in life is not good.
BUT- a person who undervalues themselves is doing their recovery a disfavour and hindering it. You gotta take the middle road.
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