Class of March 2023 Part 1
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Class of March 2023 Part 1 Welcome everyone! this is the support thread for everyone who wants to quit drugs, alcohol or any kind of addiction this month of MARCH 2023
come and join us!
come and join us!
The latest February thread is now here:
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/newcomers-daily-support-threads/462085-class-february-2023-part-2-a-7.html
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Good morning all,
. Im going on a big vacation cruise to Spain next week.
I'm starting to get edgy pre-thinking everything.
I was a planner in Defense Industry for 40 years,
Planning is what I excel at along with getting edgy!
Along with all the logistics, I have to think about all the things that my adult kids and sister-in-law might do.
And STOP THEM!
No they don't drink.
Or do anything outrageous.
Maybe I'm just too controlling.
Anyway, I pledge sobriety today.
. Im going on a big vacation cruise to Spain next week.
I'm starting to get edgy pre-thinking everything.
I was a planner in Defense Industry for 40 years,
Planning is what I excel at along with getting edgy!
Along with all the logistics, I have to think about all the things that my adult kids and sister-in-law might do.
And STOP THEM!
No they don't drink.
Or do anything outrageous.
Maybe I'm just too controlling.
Anyway, I pledge sobriety today.
Some days suck really bad , some days are better , good days are very very rare , but it's necessary to keep going !!!Yield beautiful changes
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Sober March! (Sounds like a description of music from a screenplay with a scene at a military uncle’s funeral) 😜
Anyhow! Sober March isn’t somber - it’s awake and alive and authentic!
Spring is bouncing around (warm, cold, freezing, warm, windy, freezing) in my area, and I find myself excited about the new season and grateful for the last one. Is this what life is supposed to feel like?!?!? Anticipation, gratitude, and (almost) no fear as time marches (soberly) onward.
Yesterday I heard a metaphor about God’s care for / love of us:
God shoulders our burdens like a young mother carries a treat-laden beach bag, heavy with towels, toys, sunscreen, and snacks. We are the beach-bound toddler - intent on “helping” carry the load. And God, permits this, as it makes us feel useful. In reality, the height discrepancy between parent/child makes the bag much more cumbersome for the parent, and frustrates the toddler. Our well-intentioned aid is never more than an illusion. God always has full control of the bag. I can stop wearing myself out if I accept this with gratitude, lay down my load, and go for a swim. Swimming is why we are here!
Have a beautiful day, class!
Anyhow! Sober March isn’t somber - it’s awake and alive and authentic!
Spring is bouncing around (warm, cold, freezing, warm, windy, freezing) in my area, and I find myself excited about the new season and grateful for the last one. Is this what life is supposed to feel like?!?!? Anticipation, gratitude, and (almost) no fear as time marches (soberly) onward.
Yesterday I heard a metaphor about God’s care for / love of us:
God shoulders our burdens like a young mother carries a treat-laden beach bag, heavy with towels, toys, sunscreen, and snacks. We are the beach-bound toddler - intent on “helping” carry the load. And God, permits this, as it makes us feel useful. In reality, the height discrepancy between parent/child makes the bag much more cumbersome for the parent, and frustrates the toddler. Our well-intentioned aid is never more than an illusion. God always has full control of the bag. I can stop wearing myself out if I accept this with gratitude, lay down my load, and go for a swim. Swimming is why we are here!
Have a beautiful day, class!
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Zenithboy, enjoy your Cruise, plan activities that are not around alcohol, and let your family do their own thing. 
It should be a great time.
Laza, keep moving forward.
TC, I'm glad you're doing well.
Imtehaan, Day 16 is great.
It should be a great time.Laza, keep moving forward.
TC, I'm glad you're doing well.
Imtehaan, Day 16 is great.
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Day 60, ODAAT. I’m taking a mental health day, or days off work. It’s unpaid, I may get into trouble but the money and job mean nothing if I don’t have my health. I have so much I’ve been neglecting in my life and my health that these days off will be to do lists.
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Im in for march, started campral again and this will be day 1
I have to try and post more just finding it hard to communicate with people. im also trying to be positive so here i go.
welcome everyone and great job on all your days, momths x keep marching forward xx i defo going to keep marching x
have good day all xx
I have to try and post more just finding it hard to communicate with people. im also trying to be positive so here i go.
welcome everyone and great job on all your days, momths x keep marching forward xx i defo going to keep marching x
have good day all xx
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Originally Posted by Tica2023 
Day 60, ODAAT. I’m taking a mental health day, or days off work. It’s unpaid, I may get into trouble but the money and job mean nothing if I don’t have my health. I have so much I’ve been neglecting in my life and my health that these days off will be to do lists.
. I agree health should be predominant.
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Originally Posted by Erratic
Im in for march, started campral again and this will be day 1
I have to try and post more just finding it hard to communicate with people. im also trying to be positive so here i go.
welcome everyone and great job on all your days, momths x keep marching forward xx i defo going to keep marching x
have good day all xx
I have to try and post more just finding it hard to communicate with people. im also trying to be positive so here i go.
welcome everyone and great job on all your days, momths x keep marching forward xx i defo going to keep marching x
have good day all xx
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Hi, I'm here to join. I've just made 24 hours. I really messed up again this past month - I thought I could maybe just drink for a day or two then be sober again (having just completed Dry January) but of course it doesn't work like that. It ended up being 25 days straight of pretty much drinking round the clock, and it was not fun at all. It was so hard to get these 24 hours but I so badly wanted to leave the drink behind in February. And here I am, gratefully.
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