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Thanks for the new thread Dee. |
Thanks Dee! 24 more here too please! :wave: |
24 more please! :thanks |
Originally Posted by Willow68
(Post 7094537)
Thanks Dee :) Thanks Suze and Badger ❤️ It’s been a crazy roller coaster journey since I stopped drinking in May. I honestly didn’t think I’d make it through the silly season without drinking, but having lost Mum and Dad I couldn’t bear the thought of letting them down. I feel I owed it to them, to stay sober and present, for this first Christmas without them, (especially to Mum who waited till my monumental day 100 before heading off on her journey to Heaven). I’m not usually a church goer, but I took great comfort in going to church on Christmas morning and lighting candles for them both. I felt closer to them being sober than I could have if I’d been drinking. And I’m so glad to start the New Year sober. Now that I’m home I can fully see how challenging these last weeks, actually months have been. But I feel I’ve turned a corner. I still miss them like crazy and my life will never be the same, but I’m so grateful that I’m doing it sober. It doesn’t seem like sobriety is s burden, and I don’t feel like I’m missing out. I have more clarity, even though it is swathed in moments of stark sadness. I have occasional moments of lightness, especially when surrounded by nature. They are fleeting, but by seeking out nature, I intend to bring those moments into my life more often. I will get there. One day at a time. Thank you all here on SR for being here ❤️❤️❤️ |
Originally Posted by Be123
(Post 7094536)
My excitement IS dampened!! Oh well, I have a life goal still in my own class I promise you there is plenty to be excited about in this thread....all of the time....we have a lot of fun and there is SO much love and support. Really glad you joined us. :hug: ♥♥ |
♥ This is a list of everyone who posted their commitment to stay sober in the last 24 hours: 6 pm EST ~ 5.59 pm EST. It is awesome to have every single one of you here with us! :) :hug: ♥ 1newcreation ANewDayNYC ardy Atlast9999 aussieblue Awake61 Babs1234 badgerden bandicoot2 BarbieKen Be123 Birkie Canadian Koala Chaisson ChloeRose63 Citrus Coldfusion Coco6054 CrossYourHeart Daisybelle Dee74 Delilah1 erfra7 FormerBeerLover gatorman Gilmer Goat goodbyeevan goose333 Guener H379 Hats Hevyn Jack16 joandmelandhan John65 jsm273 julietUK Kaneda8888 kenton kevlarsjal2 Kris47 least LillianGish lilymaz listae Lostmyoffswitch lyddie Mags1 Minion09 mystified Neoo Nic233 nmd OliveDog Paperbag PhoenixJ Purplrks3647 Quincy quitter62 Rainman1 Rar RedBerryJuniper Saskia soberista SoberLeigh stargazer016 StartAnew68 Stubbs16 Sunflower79 Sunflowerlife Sweetpeacan tgirl TheToddman theVman31 Time2LLL60 tomls travelbug Tynesider22 vanaprastha venuscat Vinificent WaterOx whopper wiscsober Willow68 yukonm Zanna zeppodog zoeydog Onward together! ♥ https://i.imgur.com/GXxVG3N.gif January 8, 2019 :nyvhttps://i.imgur.com/zjPrMJS.gif:nyv Citrus ~ yesterday, sorry ~ 1 week! ♥ Coco6054 ~ 3 months! ♥ Nic233 ~ 1 year & 2 months! ♥ Kaneda8888 ~ 5 years & 4 months! ♥ least ~ 9 years & 1 month! ♥ https://i.imgur.com/82mdqPu.gif |
Originally Posted by mystified
(Post 7094511)
It's just after 6am in the UK and I've already been up for over 3 hours. My sleep pattern is all over the place and has been for a long time. It doesn't seem to matter what time I go to sleep, I usually wake up at 1.30 or 2 in the morning. Some days I can go back to sleep until 4.30 or so. Today was not one of those days. I'm weary. But I'm in for another 24. I do believe it will get better. Sending so much love. :hug: ♥♥ (PS....It is so cool that Nick taught me how to quote a post from a closed thread....Lillian darling, this is one of the benefits we were talking about.... :)). |
♥♥♥ Awake honey.....I am sending a huge apology....I have lost your date....and anyone else whose sobriety date I don't have or I have wrong.....please yell out. :) ♥♥♥ |
I have occasional moments of lightness, especially when surrounded by nature. They are fleeting, but by seeking out nature, I intend to bring those moments into my life more often. I so agree with this Willow! Mother Nature has all the answers for me I have found. Venus- you have been on my mind and in my heart so much these past few days. I do hope you are taking time for yourself, it is okay and important to put yourself first, be selfish in your time. :Valdog: Badge |
24 more please. |
badge darling.....you are on my mind and in my heart all of the time now too....I was talking about you when we went to bed last night. I need to reach out to my friends more. That is what I need. :hug: ♥♥♥ |
Thanks for asking, but I'm going day by day now. It's been around 2 months or so. I just am staying in the present moment. Another 24 for me. You all are so special to me. |
Thank you love, and I understand. :hug: Day by day is what this is all about for me, and ALWAYS will be. :hug: ♥♥♥ |
Awake61, day by day is a fantastic way to go. Congrats on 2 months! Congrats to our Milestoners - Citrus, Coco, Nic, Kaneda and least! :cheer. :cheer. :cheer Count me in, please. Lots of love to all. |
Originally Posted by venuscat
(Post 7094691)
(PS....It is so cool that Nick taught me how to quote a post from a closed thread....Lillian darling, this is one of the benefits we were talking about.... :)). Hugs and love to you both. |
Originally Posted by Willow68
(Post 7094555)
Hi Neo :wavey: been thinking of you :hug: Red, the excitement and positivity in your post is infectious :) it makes me feel a little excited and hopeful for the future too, I love those weird euphoric feelings that are purely based on the power of positivity and hope ❤️ :hug: |
24 more here too please... Today is my 1 month sobriety date also. Babs |
Good evening everyone. About 8.30 pm here and I'm home alone - well me and Mabel our magical doggy. Feels good to have some quiet time. Today was the first day I've felt calm and positive for quite some time. Oh I've missed feeling good! It might not last but it did feel good just to feel nice. Sending out lots of love to anyone struggling, grieving or in pain. 24 more please ❤❤❤ |
Originally Posted by Babs1234
(Post 7094864)
24 more here too please... Today is my 1 month sobriety date also. Babs January 8, 2019 :nyvhttps://i.imgur.com/zjPrMJS.gif:nyv Citrus ~ yesterday, sorry ~ 1 week! ♥ Babs1234 ~ 1 month! ♥ Coco6054 ~ 3 months! ♥ Nic233 ~ 1 year & 2 months! ♥ Kaneda8888 ~ 5 years & 4 months! ♥ least ~ 9 years & 1 month! ♥ https://i.imgur.com/82mdqPu.gif |
Originally Posted by joandmelandhan
(Post 7094870)
Good evening everyone. About 8.30 pm here and I'm home alone - well me and Mabel our magical doggy. Feels good to have some quiet time. Today was the first day I've felt calm and positive for quite some time. Oh I've missed feeling good! It might not last but it did feel good just to feel nice. Sending out lots of love to anyone struggling, grieving or in pain. 24 more please ❤❤❤ |
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