Class of March 2016 Part 85
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Class of March 2016 Part 85
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I'm here, thanks for asking. Managed to convince myself that SR isn't the place for me, but I see now that I was wrong. I need to be more active, to make SR more mine. So, I'm beginning here, with my first class, my forever home. So good to be here again.
Oh, did I mention that I got married last Saturday?
Will check back in later, have a great day, Marchers!
Oh, did I mention that I got married last Saturday?
Will check back in later, have a great day, Marchers!
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Hey Folks,
Well today I am 9 days sober. My therapist tells me that alcohol has served a purpose for me - that it has given me escape and the ability to cope with hard things when I had nothing else to hold on to. Makes me see it in a different light. It's not a personal defect but something that was there for me when I needed it. But it has served it's purpose in my life and I see that it has taken more than it has given. And now that I am working on the hard things I am hoping to replace it with better, healthier things. All of this means I am working on a sobriety plan. I have a toolbox full of coping mechanisms (like a real physical box filled with things like affirmations, yoga poses, essential oils, a journal etc. etc.), I have a list of things to try before I decide to drink posted on my fridge, I can be open and honest with my husband when I struggle and maybe the most significant thing is that I have talked to my girls about my drinking and I have asked for their help and support (which they have been amazing about). Feels a little vulnerable to be out in the open but it also feels free. Anyways I just thought I'd share where I am in my headspace - I know it's only day nine and I am sure the road won't be straight but I'm still trying and I'm not giving up. Grateful to all of you and so inspired by your journeys. Sending you all lots of love
Well today I am 9 days sober. My therapist tells me that alcohol has served a purpose for me - that it has given me escape and the ability to cope with hard things when I had nothing else to hold on to. Makes me see it in a different light. It's not a personal defect but something that was there for me when I needed it. But it has served it's purpose in my life and I see that it has taken more than it has given. And now that I am working on the hard things I am hoping to replace it with better, healthier things. All of this means I am working on a sobriety plan. I have a toolbox full of coping mechanisms (like a real physical box filled with things like affirmations, yoga poses, essential oils, a journal etc. etc.), I have a list of things to try before I decide to drink posted on my fridge, I can be open and honest with my husband when I struggle and maybe the most significant thing is that I have talked to my girls about my drinking and I have asked for their help and support (which they have been amazing about). Feels a little vulnerable to be out in the open but it also feels free. Anyways I just thought I'd share where I am in my headspace - I know it's only day nine and I am sure the road won't be straight but I'm still trying and I'm not giving up. Grateful to all of you and so inspired by your journeys. Sending you all lots of love
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Originally Posted by samantha14 
Hey Folks,
Well today I am 9 days sober. My therapist tells me that alcohol has served a purpose for me - that it has given me escape and the ability to cope with hard things when I had nothing else to hold on to. Makes me see it in a different light. It's not a personal defect but something that was there for me when I needed it. But it has served it's purpose in my life and I see that it has taken more than it has given. And now that I am working on the hard things I am hoping to replace it with better, healthier things. All of this means I am working on a sobriety plan. I have a toolbox full of coping mechanisms (like a real physical box filled with things like affirmations, yoga poses, essential oils, a journal etc. etc.), I have a list of things to try before I decide to drink posted on my fridge, I can be open and honest with my husband when I struggle and maybe the most significant thing is that I have talked to my girls about my drinking and I have asked for their help and support (which they have been amazing about). Feels a little vulnerable to be out in the open but it also feels free. Anyways I just thought I'd share where I am in my headspace - I know it's only day nine and I am sure the road won't be straight but I'm still trying and I'm not giving up. Grateful to all of you and so inspired by your journeys. Sending you all lots of love
Well today I am 9 days sober. My therapist tells me that alcohol has served a purpose for me - that it has given me escape and the ability to cope with hard things when I had nothing else to hold on to. Makes me see it in a different light. It's not a personal defect but something that was there for me when I needed it. But it has served it's purpose in my life and I see that it has taken more than it has given. And now that I am working on the hard things I am hoping to replace it with better, healthier things. All of this means I am working on a sobriety plan. I have a toolbox full of coping mechanisms (like a real physical box filled with things like affirmations, yoga poses, essential oils, a journal etc. etc.), I have a list of things to try before I decide to drink posted on my fridge, I can be open and honest with my husband when I struggle and maybe the most significant thing is that I have talked to my girls about my drinking and I have asked for their help and support (which they have been amazing about). Feels a little vulnerable to be out in the open but it also feels free. Anyways I just thought I'd share where I am in my headspace - I know it's only day nine and I am sure the road won't be straight but I'm still trying and I'm not giving up. Grateful to all of you and so inspired by your journeys. Sending you all lots of love
Dee has often spoken about having a sobriety plan, and you showed me what that might look like. I’ve always thought...well, my plan is not to drink....end of plan.
Holding you up in love and light,
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Great share Sam. Don't forget to share here as well. A thoughtful approach. Share your interesting herbal teas as well.
Today I have to do my Drawing subject project. To make a tonal drawing (shapes/shadows/differing tones) using tape. Different types of tape. This is to get me to think about art in a lateral way, not to be closeted in my thinking.
Today I have to do my Drawing subject project. To make a tonal drawing (shapes/shadows/differing tones) using tape. Different types of tape. This is to get me to think about art in a lateral way, not to be closeted in my thinking.
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Originally Posted by Lixie
I'm here, thanks for asking. Managed to convince myself that SR isn't the place for me, but I see now that I was wrong. I need to be more active, to make SR more mine. So, I'm beginning here, with my first class, my forever home. So good to be here again.
Oh, did I mention that I got married last Saturday?
Will check back in later, have a great day, Marchers!
Oh, did I mention that I got married last Saturday?
Will check back in later, have a great day, Marchers!
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