Leshar

Glad it's not covid Be, but I'm sure it's miserable just the same. Take care of yourself.

I had a slight argument with a friend yesterday. She's in a poor relationship and bends my ear at every turn. Trying to set boundaries set her off, and it was tense. We resolved it as best as we could. She needs a therapist. She's jumped from one bad relationship to another. I can't take it! I'm not drinking over it though.

venuscat

Sounds like you did a good job of settling that calmly dear Leshar. s

Ben ~ when I am sick (and I was sick all of last week), I get emotional. I feel a bit lost and I get confused. It happens every time, yet I forget.
Having a fever discombobulates me: I feel like a little kid again, and I just want someone to tuck me into bed and take care of me. But I don't allow that to happen: I carry on with my day, and then I end up sick and messy. Now of course this is just me.

I think you are doing pretty darn well in all parts of your life. I admire you. s

Leshar

Suze, sorry to hear you were sick all last week. Hope you're feeling better this week. 🤗

venuscat

Thank you honey, yes, for sure. ❤️

Be123

Thanks leshar and Venus for your concern. I had two sleeps during the day and I feel a bit better (mainly due to paracetamol I think). Hopefully tomorrow I'll feel better again

Be123

Morning all. Slept well over night and feel a lot better - I've got sore throat and ears but within myself much better.

Day 33. I have therapy at 8:30, then a long work meeting. Meeting my partner for lunch and wfh this afternoon before another sober evening in. There's a 4 part drama concluding on tv tonight and I have the advantage of having read the book (about ten years ago I think). I need to start reading again, I haven't read for pleasure since completing my Masters in 2020...

venuscat

I wonder if the show is Traces.

Glad you are feeling a bit better Be, and hope you get well soon. xx

lmvalentine

Glad you’re feeling better Be123. I have always loved reading. Enjoy the evening drama. I’m never pleased with a movie after reading the book. I know they can’t put everything in but it’s irritating.

Day 13 for me. I had a couple of reactions I could have drank away the last 2 days but did not succumb. I had my 4 year old granddaughter yesterday and was very happy to not have a hangover to nurse with sips of vodka through the day.

I woke to alarm at 4:00 AM and it was -13 degrees. I wish I was off today and could read a book.

Have a good Thursday everyone.

venuscat

I hope you have a good day love, and so well done getting past those triggers/urges. xx

Leshar

Hi Be, hi Valentine,
I envy you being able to read. I read avidly in my teens and twenties and can focus when on holiday, but I can't seem to concentrate on reading in the last many years. I hope that may return. I read plays for our community theatre Guild as im on the play selection committee and I can do this and enjoy it.
Goodness Valentine, that's an early start!

samwitch

Hi all.
Unfortunately I am back on day 2. But I am back and more determined than ever and today is wonderous without a hangover. I had drinks on three consecutive days, and I realized that
1. I hate drinking.
2. I don't ever have to have another Day 1.
3. Life without alcohol is a blessing, not a curse or something to dread.
4. I am free.

I know this sounds probably crazy, but it's like I had some kind of shift in my thinking.

lmvalentine

samwitch sending hugs. I’ve had many day 1’s but we can all do this together! I’m home for lunch right now.

My wake up time is early because my son brings my granddaughter over at 5:30 AM. I take her to daycare at 7 and then go to my job. I have to have a half hour to myself in the morning!

Take care all.

Be123

Good night all. It's 19:20 and so I'm winding down for bed...hope you all had a good day

venuscat

You are one incredible mom and grandma dear Imvalentine! ❤️

Nite Ben ❤️

Dee74

New thread time:
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-part-3-a.html

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