Dee74

last part here:

https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...t-81-a-20.html (Class of March 2016 Part 81)

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Caramel

Thank you, Dee, and every good wish to you for the New Year

Dee74

Thank you Caramel

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Purplrks3647

Thanks Dee!

Actually slept in a little (she says at 6:30 am) ~ startin' fluid and nothing really planned for the day.....everyone doing okay? Sooz I hope you're feeling better

beerbgone

Thanks Dee. Good morning March friends and Happy New Year to ya'.

I'm really looking forward to 2020. Good things are gonna' be happening I'm sure.

ManInTheArena

Thanks for the new thread Dee, and Happy New Year to everyone!!

I slept in until about 8am - it's a nice sunny day here so I can do some outside chores. Might take down the Xmas tree today - a little earlier than we usually do that but I'd like to have that space back in the living room.

2019 was an interesting year for me - I'm calling it "educational". I was sober probably 90% of time, at least, but I rarely felt like I was in the groove. Lately, things have been better - I guess I've been expecting something magical to happen - maybe I need to redefine "magical"

Be good ...

beerbgone

MITA I've been evaluating my journey too. It's a long way from perfect. When we started in 2016 I was an absolute mess and I drank almost as much as I did in 2015. Just couldn't get a handle on things.

2017 and 2018 were much better. Maybe in the 90% category. I have to put 2019 in the 90% category also. But with a big difference.

My slips in 17 and 18 were spaced out over the year. So my totally alcohol-free time was not that great. 2019 my slips were all at the beginning of the year. So I've been totally alcohol-free for most of the year.

I think I've crossed the bridge. Maybe I've finally seen the light. I feel different.

I know without a doubt that if I stay vigilant 2020 will be my first totally alcohol-free year since 2010!

Thanks, guys. I really, really do appreciate it!!!

ManInTheArena

I hear you BBG. I remember my relapses - they have usually been around certain events and had the uncanny timing of always being in that 90-100 day sober range. My last one this past June was different for me - kind of scary - not physically bad (at least not any more bad than usual), but mentally bad. It took me a long time to get my head together. While I have not gone for professional help, I have opened up to a couple of more people and spent quite a bit of time reading around and posting here in different threads. That seems to have helped.

I am grateful for all the support from our class and all of SR - it's a tremendous resource.

Have a great day

venuscat

I agree.....this class is very special.
I hear both of you.... s

beerbgone

Maybe I'm ready to tackle cigarettes and my newly acquired sugar addiction!

PhoenixJ

2020 - I used to dismiss symbolic stuff as bs, but a new beginning to a decade/year, despite all the stuff in the news, like each day being a new day, is a good thought, for me.

Thirteenth

Agreed, nothing to add.

Dee74

We lost a SR member in another thread - not directly through addiction but associated stuff.

I can't really stress any more than I have how crucial this struggle is.

I hope this is the year you strike out for change 13th.

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Thirteenth

Nichole's passing left quite an impact even though I didn't know her. Alcohol related or not, our time is limited and this was another tough reminder. Rather than go into a lengthy post, I'll just go with the obvious: you're right.

If I don't change, I will die. If it doesn't happen this year, it's unlikely.

Dee74

Recovery is there for everyone who wants it 13th

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venuscat

Change isn't magic dear 13th....it's a choice. All you need to do is book into detox.
Just a week off drinking.....why not try it? s xx

PhoenixJ

Good to see you posting, 13th. Recovery is about what we do now, this moment- today, and not worrying about tomorrow or feeling guilty about yesterday.

Purplrks3647

Checking in w/ startin' fluid....back to work today so it feels like a Monday....

Thinking of going through another round of Annie Grace's 30 day challenge....at least reading through the lessons.....if anyone would like to join me

Dee74

are you feeling a bit wobbly Purps?

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Purplrks3647

Nah, not really.....just don't want to stray and become complacent.....in unfamiliar territory now....

Edit to add: Maybe a bit wobbly Lol