Class of January 2023 Part 1
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Join Date: Jan 2023
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Thank you Zencat. Day 3 down and I’m a few hours it’s day 4. I’m allowing as many snacks and naps as I need. Started back to work today after another Christmas vacation ruined by drinking and a lot of crying. My family is a big trigger so I also am avoiding them for at least this week. I bought myself a journal to reward myself for three days. My husband has also agreed to quit with me so that’s great news.
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Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Italy
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Hello all classmates.
New Year and a new start!
No more wine for dinners. PERIOD.
Already feel the impact of clearer thoughts during day. Issues with waking up at 4 am but what the heck, it's normal and will get better!
Love to all
New Year and a new start!
No more wine for dinners. PERIOD.
Already feel the impact of clearer thoughts during day. Issues with waking up at 4 am but what the heck, it's normal and will get better!
Love to all
Yield beautiful changes
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: A home filled with love
Posts: 1,699
Originally Posted by JustTony 
Day 4
Maybe it’s not productive to count days if this is a forever WOL choice? I’ve always done it though.
Anyway - Still here
JT
Maybe it’s not productive to count days if this is a forever WOL choice? I’ve always done it though.
Anyway - Still here
JT
It's different for different people, Tony. I counted my first 9 months and found it gratifying to see the time advancing, but once I FINALLY woke up to the reality of my addiction and my desire for an authentic life, the count didn't make sense for me anymore.
I'm going to live everyday as gratefully and in touch with my HP as I can. I'm going to accomplish wonders because of this attitude. Those wonders will inspire more gratitude.
I'm not slogging through a mess and counting out how long I've be in it (def not saying that everyone counting days thinks of it like this, but I certainly did). When I thought of recovery as "giving up what I desire", I was proud of everyday. When I began to think of recovery as "giving up ACTUAL poison so that I can live a rich, blessed life", it just seemed like a "well, of course" moment.
Someone once shared here, "Alcohol holds nothing for me. I don't desire it. I don't kick my dog, and I don't drink. I don't count the days since I kicked my dog."
So, I don't count the days since my last drink/drug, but I do recognize the day that my deliverance from suffering occurred. I recognize when the scales fell from my eyes, and I saw the TRUTH of my condition. For me, that was nothing short of miraculous, and it is a day that I mark on the calendar for annual celebration. I understand celebrating such milestones, and I think that, in the beginning, some folks find joy and pride in celebrating smaller milestones. That is awesome, too.
Think on it. You do whatever works for you, Tony!
Take care!
-TC
Yield beautiful changes
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: A home filled with love
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Zenithboy - gratitude is the cornerstone of my recovery. I have been shown mercy and ridiculous grace, and I will be forever thankful for my provision. A thankful heart will take you far. Wishing you an awesome day!
Runner - thanks for your steady consistency and care. You are solid and determined, and I'm sure that helps you in your running pursuits. I'm proud of you for recognizing what's best for you, having the tough conversations about that truth, and committing to make additional decisions as more information is made available. Change is difficult for everyone involved in addiction, including our loved ones. I've thrown myself away for "love" a time or two, and it is of no benefit for anyone. Be true to yourself and your God-given purpose, and you will find rest.
Runner - thanks for your steady consistency and care. You are solid and determined, and I'm sure that helps you in your running pursuits. I'm proud of you for recognizing what's best for you, having the tough conversations about that truth, and committing to make additional decisions as more information is made available. Change is difficult for everyone involved in addiction, including our loved ones. I've thrown myself away for "love" a time or two, and it is of no benefit for anyone. Be true to yourself and your God-given purpose, and you will find rest.
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: St. Louis, Mo
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Here. Had a rough holiday. My mother-in-law took a bad turn last week and died on the first. So, sorry for my absence.
Welcome to all of the new people and hi to all of you I have come to rely on everyday. I really appreciate you all.
Will post more later. Wanted to check in and say hi.
Day 87
Welcome to all of the new people and hi to all of you I have come to rely on everyday. I really appreciate you all.
Will post more later. Wanted to check in and say hi.
Day 87
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Originally Posted by Tica2023
Thank you Zencat. Day 3 down and I’m a few hours it’s day 4. I’m allowing as many snacks and naps as I need. Started back to work today after another Christmas vacation ruined by drinking and a lot of crying. My family is a big trigger so I also am avoiding them for at least this week. I bought myself a journal to reward myself for three days. My husband has also agreed to quit with me so that’s great news.
s ❤️
Originally Posted by BananaSplit
Hello all classmates.
New Year and a new start!
No more wine for dinners. PERIOD.
Already feel the impact of clearer thoughts during day. Issues with waking up at 4 am but what the heck, it's normal and will get better!
Love to all
New Year and a new start!
No more wine for dinners. PERIOD.
Already feel the impact of clearer thoughts during day. Issues with waking up at 4 am but what the heck, it's normal and will get better!
Love to all
❤️
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