24 Hour Recovery Connections Part 472
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
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Originally Posted by kenton 
I was so nervous yesterday before hitting 'submit' after writing my post. But I'm so glad I did. The love and support on this thread is phenomenal (thank goodness spell check took control of that one ....There's a lot of ways phenomenal could go phenomenally wrong). Anyway, the love and support here is tremendous and I am so grateful for all of you.
I've thought for a while that the whole world could benefit from a 24 hour thread. Taking this thought into the real world, I've been taking some tentative steps towards a new volunteering role. In the UK we have something called the Samaritans which is a 24 hour phone service where anyone can call for support. People call when they need to vent or rant or when they just need someone to listen. Before Christmas I applied to be a listening volunteer for the Samaritans. I had an interview and got through to the next stage which took place this morning. It was a 4 hour selection morning where we worked in groups to role play phone calls and discuss our attitudes towards certain topics. We were constantly assessed whilst all this was going on and I find out on Tuesday if I've got through to the next stage. If I do get through, there follows 10 lots of three hour training sessions .... And people can get cut from the program at any stage. It's a very intense training programme but I think it's so incredibly worthwhile. I would love to succeed in the course and become a listening volunteer but even if I don't, I think I'll learn loads that will help me in everyday life.
This morning was great fun. I met so many lovely, positive, kind people. And although it was hard work and my brain feels like it has just run a marathon, there was also plenty of laughter. It feels appropriate to me that I did my soul searching and became honest about my insecurity yesterday and today I'm taking a step towards maybe finding a role that will enable me to help others at a time when they really need help. We all need help sometimes and I think helping others will help me. And it will teach me to listen! The talking part is not a problem for me. Listening is a skill I need to work on.
Goes without saying that I wouldn't be taking these steps if it wasn't for sobriety and I wouldn't be sober if it wasn't for all of you. The ripple effect of kindness. Your kindness on here helps me spread kindness to others in real life. Awesome 😊
Love to everyone and 24 more for me please xxx
I've thought for a while that the whole world could benefit from a 24 hour thread. Taking this thought into the real world, I've been taking some tentative steps towards a new volunteering role. In the UK we have something called the Samaritans which is a 24 hour phone service where anyone can call for support. People call when they need to vent or rant or when they just need someone to listen. Before Christmas I applied to be a listening volunteer for the Samaritans. I had an interview and got through to the next stage which took place this morning. It was a 4 hour selection morning where we worked in groups to role play phone calls and discuss our attitudes towards certain topics. We were constantly assessed whilst all this was going on and I find out on Tuesday if I've got through to the next stage. If I do get through, there follows 10 lots of three hour training sessions .... And people can get cut from the program at any stage. It's a very intense training programme but I think it's so incredibly worthwhile. I would love to succeed in the course and become a listening volunteer but even if I don't, I think I'll learn loads that will help me in everyday life.
This morning was great fun. I met so many lovely, positive, kind people. And although it was hard work and my brain feels like it has just run a marathon, there was also plenty of laughter. It feels appropriate to me that I did my soul searching and became honest about my insecurity yesterday and today I'm taking a step towards maybe finding a role that will enable me to help others at a time when they really need help. We all need help sometimes and I think helping others will help me. And it will teach me to listen! The talking part is not a problem for me. Listening is a skill I need to work on.
Goes without saying that I wouldn't be taking these steps if it wasn't for sobriety and I wouldn't be sober if it wasn't for all of you. The ripple effect of kindness. Your kindness on here helps me spread kindness to others in real life. Awesome 😊
Love to everyone and 24 more for me please xxx
EnjoyingTheJourney
Join Date: Aug 2015
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Gosh, it's been almost 10 days since I checked in. Been making some of those Big Changes I promised myself this year. 24 more please.
Congratulations to everyone celebrating a Milestone!!
Congratulations to all of us for Being Here & Committing to 24 hours of freedom!!
We Rock!!
(((Bailey))) So glad you are Ok and that you didn't drink over it......
(((Kenton))) Very brave and insightful post from you.....Thank you for sharing with us.....
Hugs & love to all......xxxx
Congratulations to everyone celebrating a Milestone!!
Congratulations to all of us for Being Here & Committing to 24 hours of freedom!!
We Rock!!
(((Bailey))) So glad you are Ok and that you didn't drink over it......
(((Kenton))) Very brave and insightful post from you.....Thank you for sharing with us.....
Hugs & love to all......xxxx
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Join Date: Jan 2020
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Delilah1, I have teenagers, too. It happens in an instant, doesn’t it? Someone once told me, “The days are long, but the years are short.” It sounds like you’ve done a tremendous job as a parent. Your daughter has the confidence to follow her dreams, and that came from a good upbringing. 
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Join Date: Apr 2013
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Tomorrow it’s bye bye to my parents, family, and to beautiful snowy, cold Idaho. I’m truly VERY sad. First visit I ever felt this way leaving. I will be back in September though. So, till then ....
I’m checking in for my next 24.
Bobbi
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Good morning,
since I'm sober I'm sleeping like a log, in fact I sleep 16 hours per week longer. Just fantastic!
You are awesome, Kenton, I'm going to cross my fingers for you on Tuesday (and Tuesday is "Good News Day"* anyway)!
How are you doing, Noam?
Enjoy a peaceful Sunday everybody, my good wishes are on their way.
since I'm sober I'm sleeping like a log, in fact I sleep 16 hours per week longer. Just fantastic!
You are awesome, Kenton, I'm going to cross my fingers for you on Tuesday (and Tuesday is "Good News Day"* anyway)!
How are you doing, Noam?
Enjoy a peaceful Sunday everybody, my good wishes are on their way.
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NE Wisconsin USA
Posts: 6,223
Originally Posted by Ravel
Good morning,
since I'm sober I'm sleeping like a log, in fact I sleep 16 hours per week longer. Just fantastic!
You are awesome, Kenton, I'm going to cross my fingers for you on Tuesday (and Tuesday is "Good News Day"* anyway)!
How are you doing, Noam?
Enjoy a peaceful Sunday everybody, my good wishes are on their way.
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since I'm sober I'm sleeping like a log, in fact I sleep 16 hours per week longer. Just fantastic!
You are awesome, Kenton, I'm going to cross my fingers for you on Tuesday (and Tuesday is "Good News Day"* anyway)!
How are you doing, Noam?
Enjoy a peaceful Sunday everybody, my good wishes are on their way.
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NE Wisconsin USA
Posts: 6,223
I went to a lot of AA and NA meetings in the early 80s in Virginia...mainly Tidewater area. My sons were born at Portsmouth Naval Hospital and grew up in Lynchburg (area). One son lives in Lynchburg and another is in Charlottesville. I lived in Silver Spring/Wheat MD for a while.
Starting the day off well. My head got stuck in the past immediately....not much can be accomplished at 0300 outside smoking a cigarette. So many important things to think about than things I can't change.
But I'm here to politely ask for 24 more hours of sobriety...with a dash of rationale.
Round 4 of snow is over. Warmish and damp. Pretty much done with coffee already, and stomach is a bit upset as usual. So happy to be well. Day 129.
Keeping an SR tab open.
Starting the day off well. My head got stuck in the past immediately....not much can be accomplished at 0300 outside smoking a cigarette. So many important things to think about than things I can't change.
But I'm here to politely ask for 24 more hours of sobriety...with a dash of rationale.
Round 4 of snow is over. Warmish and damp. Pretty much done with coffee already, and stomach is a bit upset as usual. So happy to be well. Day 129.
Keeping an SR tab open.
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