24 Hour Recovery Connections Part 456
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Originally Posted by IvedVoVo 
Good evening,
A bit better day. Went out with my department for lunch and that was so good for me. Just being with people. Hospitals, doctors, texts, emails, phone calls and office stuff.. scared family, insomnia all week..yikes. Today: lunch with coworkers, texting and talking with friends was added and it made all the difference. Mom is only a little better but I can be more helpful with some balance and company.
Tomorrow I’m working but avoiding the hospital so I don’t get back to the burnout ledge. I’ll still be involved but I’m working, visiting the salon for a couple hours and then home. Remotely helping. I saw what I needed to do. I don’t do well being isolated—like many of us. So now I’m on SR and you help so much too
So glad to be sober today. I may even go see my very small church group on Sunday. They’re delightful people. I may go to the coast next weekend as planned. It’s a short trip. Or I may have to stay but I can connect with people here or in my town.
Off to bed and requesting 24 before I do that.
I like the astro chat very much
Xx
A bit better day. Went out with my department for lunch and that was so good for me. Just being with people. Hospitals, doctors, texts, emails, phone calls and office stuff.. scared family, insomnia all week..yikes. Today: lunch with coworkers, texting and talking with friends was added and it made all the difference. Mom is only a little better but I can be more helpful with some balance and company.
Tomorrow I’m working but avoiding the hospital so I don’t get back to the burnout ledge. I’ll still be involved but I’m working, visiting the salon for a couple hours and then home. Remotely helping. I saw what I needed to do. I don’t do well being isolated—like many of us. So now I’m on SR and you help so much too
So glad to be sober today. I may even go see my very small church group on Sunday. They’re delightful people. I may go to the coast next weekend as planned. It’s a short trip. Or I may have to stay but I can connect with people here or in my town.
Off to bed and requesting 24 before I do that.
I like the astro chat very much
Xx
Late today....I was watching Aussie Rules Football: the finals are on right now. And guess who won today? Oh yes, the Cats.
Didn't want to leave this post behind.....love you dear VoVo. So very glad yesterday was better, and I think all of your plans sound perfect. Lots of self-care mixed in with all that you want and need to do right now.
sAnd I also want to thank my lovely husband for the 'astro chat'.....it's fun....we need more.
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Congrats on the birth of you grandchild, Wiscober!! That’s great.
It’s a very windy day here. While on my morning walk I came upon a pair of eagles. They were facing into the wind and hovering over the shoreline of a lake I live near. They were hoping the waves would push an unsuspecting fish close enough to the shore so, they could get their breakfast. I just stood there and watched. No hangover so, I could really take in and enjoy the sight. I also noticed that the deer are getting their winter coats so, I guess winter is coming.
I’m in for another day of sobriety. Sober thoughts and wishes for all!
It’s a very windy day here. While on my morning walk I came upon a pair of eagles. They were facing into the wind and hovering over the shoreline of a lake I live near. They were hoping the waves would push an unsuspecting fish close enough to the shore so, they could get their breakfast. I just stood there and watched. No hangover so, I could really take in and enjoy the sight. I also noticed that the deer are getting their winter coats so, I guess winter is coming.
I’m in for another day of sobriety. Sober thoughts and wishes for all!
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Originally Posted by Tinker B
checking in at 10.20pm from Australia.... finishing up day 5 sober
Love to all ❤️
Tink
Love to all ❤️
Tink
Love you so much darling Tink.....welcome back baby!!!!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Originally Posted by Bailey3
Congrats on the birth of you grandchild, Wiscober!! That’s great.
It’s a very windy day here. While on my morning walk I came upon a pair of eagles. They were facing into the wind and hovering over the shoreline of a lake I live near. They were hoping the waves would push an unsuspecting fish close enough to the shore so, they could get their breakfast. I just stood there and watched. No hangover so, I could really take in and enjoy the sight. I also noticed that the deer are getting their winter coats so, I guess winter is coming.
I’m in for another day of sobriety. Sober thoughts and wishes for all!
It’s a very windy day here. While on my morning walk I came upon a pair of eagles. They were facing into the wind and hovering over the shoreline of a lake I live near. They were hoping the waves would push an unsuspecting fish close enough to the shore so, they could get their breakfast. I just stood there and watched. No hangover so, I could really take in and enjoy the sight. I also noticed that the deer are getting their winter coats so, I guess winter is coming.
I’m in for another day of sobriety. Sober thoughts and wishes for all!
And good morning.
sAnd Delilah honey.....so very happy for you.....I am glad you love your job. I know you are wonderful at it.....and the work you are all doing for the kids is seriously incredible.
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♥ This is a list of everyone who posted their commitment to stay sober in the last
24 hours: 9 am EDT ~ 8.59 am EDT.
It is awesome to have every single one of you here with us! ♥
1newcreation
261179
abcowboy
Ananda
Atlast9999
aussieblue
Awake61
Babs1234
Bailey3
badgerden
bandicoot2
BarbieKen
Bubovski
Caramel74
Canadian Koala
ChloeRose63
Citrus
Coldfusion
CrossYourHeart
Daisybelle
Dee74
Delilah1
erfra7
FormerBeerLover
gatorman
Gilmer ♥RIP♥
Goat
goodbyeevan
goose333
Hats
Hevyn
IcedVoVo
jimmyJlover
joandmelandhan
John65
julietUK
Kaneda8888
kenton
Kris47
least
LillianGish
lilymaz
Lostmyoffswitch
lyddie
Mags1
Minion09
Neoo
Nic233
Nine
nmd
NoGoingBack
OliveDog
Optimist4ever57
Petecrab
PhoenixJ
Pinky1
Plenny
Pouncer
Purplrks3647
Quincy
quitter62
Rainman1
Red78
RJY9
Rose335
Sapph21
Saskia
shortstop81
soberista
SoberLeigh
Soberwolf
stargazer016
StartAnew68
Sunflowerlife
Sweetpeacan
tgirl
Tictoc
Tinker B
Treesofgreen
trudgingagain
TrueNewGirl
Tynesider22
Upstairs
venuscat
Vinificent
whopper
wiscsober
Willow68
yukonm
Zanna
zeppodog
Onward together! ♥
"Take yourself the time to write your personal mission statement down on paper. It's well worth it! . . . You can use the statement to return to whenever you need encouragement or when times get tough." - Nathan Arthur
♥ thank you dear abcowboy: following your awesome quote with Maya Angelou today. ♥
24 hours: 9 am EDT ~ 8.59 am EDT.
It is awesome to have every single one of you here with us!
♥1newcreation
261179
abcowboy
Ananda
Atlast9999
aussieblue
Awake61
Babs1234
Bailey3
badgerden
bandicoot2
BarbieKen
Bubovski
Caramel74
Canadian Koala
ChloeRose63
Citrus
Coldfusion
CrossYourHeart
Daisybelle
Dee74
Delilah1
erfra7
FormerBeerLover
gatorman
Gilmer ♥RIP♥
Goat
goodbyeevan
goose333
Hats
Hevyn
IcedVoVo
jimmyJlover
joandmelandhan
John65
julietUK
Kaneda8888
kenton
Kris47
least
LillianGish
lilymaz
Lostmyoffswitch
lyddie
Mags1
Minion09
Neoo
Nic233
Nine
nmd
NoGoingBack
OliveDog
Optimist4ever57
Petecrab
PhoenixJ
Pinky1
Plenny
Pouncer
Purplrks3647
Quincy
quitter62
Rainman1
Red78
RJY9
Rose335
Sapph21
Saskia
shortstop81
soberista
SoberLeigh
Soberwolf
stargazer016
StartAnew68
Sunflowerlife
Sweetpeacan
tgirl
Tictoc
Tinker B
Treesofgreen
trudgingagain
TrueNewGirl
Tynesider22
Upstairs
venuscat
Vinificent
whopper
wiscsober
Willow68
yukonm
Zanna
zeppodog
Onward together! ♥
"Take yourself the time to write your personal mission statement down on paper. It's well worth it! . . . You can use the statement to return to whenever you need encouragement or when times get tough." - Nathan Arthur
♥ thank you dear abcowboy: following your awesome quote with Maya Angelou today.
♥September 13, 2019
Atlast9999 ~ 1 year & 3 months! ♥
abcowboy ~ 4 years & 8 months! ♥
Atlast9999 ~ 1 year & 3 months! ♥
abcowboy ~ 4 years & 8 months! ♥
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Originally Posted by listae
I'm committing to the next 24 hours sober. This will be day 1 after a long time of battling and giving in to the daily urge to drink.
xxxx ❤️
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Hey everyone, happy Friday...
Venuscat, thanks for your kind and thoughtful words. They mean a lot.
Had a long day but I’m ok, I’m bed ready for a guided meditation to help me off to sleep. I spoke to my solicitor earlier, parted company with rather a lot of money but asked him to write a gentle letter to my ex partner explaining that I’m 4 months sober, nearly a year clean, have a full time job and I’d rather not go down the route of family court and all the stress and heartache that would entail.
That would mean social services getting involved, the children being interviewed, and them and my ex being even more hurt and upset , which I want to avoid at all costs..
When I was drinking, I would have been stamping my feet and demanded everything get sorted. The clarity I am learning allows me to see the bigger picture and I hope that by handing over, I can avoid hurting my children anymore and begin to build some bridge.
Having more moments of clarity as well. Today I made a mistake at work and broke something on an expensive tractor. My AV was telling me to lie about it and deny all knowledge, but that didn’t sit right, a lie would have spiralled quickly and everyone would have known I was lying.
I felt compelled to tell the customer what had happened, and explain that I’d put it right.
Spoke to my boss later on, thinking I’d get in a lot of trouble but he just said that these things happen, order a new one from parts and go out to swap whatever I broke. The feeling of telling the truth and having a clear conscience is priceless, the stress melted away and I proved a little more that I’m trustworthy and responsible for my actions.
If I’d been dishonest, I’d be worrying about getting found out and having to try and justify my lies. I’ve spent too long doing that and in sobriety, I don’t need to.
I’m discovering that honesty is the best policy, and the peace of mind it brings is amazing.
Signing off now with my usual pledge for another 24 hours of sobriety and freedom.
Wishing everyone a great weekend, wherever you are.
Peace and love
James
Venuscat, thanks for your kind and thoughtful words. They mean a lot.
Had a long day but I’m ok, I’m bed ready for a guided meditation to help me off to sleep. I spoke to my solicitor earlier, parted company with rather a lot of money but asked him to write a gentle letter to my ex partner explaining that I’m 4 months sober, nearly a year clean, have a full time job and I’d rather not go down the route of family court and all the stress and heartache that would entail.
That would mean social services getting involved, the children being interviewed, and them and my ex being even more hurt and upset , which I want to avoid at all costs..
When I was drinking, I would have been stamping my feet and demanded everything get sorted. The clarity I am learning allows me to see the bigger picture and I hope that by handing over, I can avoid hurting my children anymore and begin to build some bridge.
Having more moments of clarity as well. Today I made a mistake at work and broke something on an expensive tractor. My AV was telling me to lie about it and deny all knowledge, but that didn’t sit right, a lie would have spiralled quickly and everyone would have known I was lying.
I felt compelled to tell the customer what had happened, and explain that I’d put it right.
Spoke to my boss later on, thinking I’d get in a lot of trouble but he just said that these things happen, order a new one from parts and go out to swap whatever I broke. The feeling of telling the truth and having a clear conscience is priceless, the stress melted away and I proved a little more that I’m trustworthy and responsible for my actions.
If I’d been dishonest, I’d be worrying about getting found out and having to try and justify my lies. I’ve spent too long doing that and in sobriety, I don’t need to.
I’m discovering that honesty is the best policy, and the peace of mind it brings is amazing.
Signing off now with my usual pledge for another 24 hours of sobriety and freedom.
Wishing everyone a great weekend, wherever you are.
Peace and love
James
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