Class of June 2023 Support Thread Part Two
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Class of June 2023 Support Thread Part Two
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Thanks Dee--I really appreciate the Stasha Ginsburg quote. It does speak to what I've been thinking about--moving onto a sober life which is very different from how I used to live. Evolving, indeed.
I'm crafting my new approach, so to speak, and looking forward not back.
Freeowl, I'm not an AA person, but I appreciate your response and I do think the idea of the 12 step process is helpful, regardless. Frameworks are important.
Zencat--always insightful words from you, thanks as well.
Hi Zenith--glad you had a good day yesterday and I'm sure you will have one today as well.
Five--I do hope you have a less stressful couple days ahead, I feel like this process of evolving can be painful at times. Glad drinking is far from your mind.
Day 67 for me.
Hi Tetrax, Runner, Lixie!
I'm crafting my new approach, so to speak, and looking forward not back.
Freeowl, I'm not an AA person, but I appreciate your response and I do think the idea of the 12 step process is helpful, regardless. Frameworks are important.
Zencat--always insightful words from you, thanks as well.
Hi Zenith--glad you had a good day yesterday and I'm sure you will have one today as well.
Five--I do hope you have a less stressful couple days ahead, I feel like this process of evolving can be painful at times. Glad drinking is far from your mind.
Day 67 for me.
Hi Tetrax, Runner, Lixie!
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Thanks Sam! 67 days is great!
Good morning good day all.
I think there is growth in the challenges. I've overcome some good ones so far that have solidified my sobriety. And my wife and I are going through some that may be strengthening our relationship. That's not an invitation to throw me more, life! 🙂
Today is starting out well. I'm excited it's Friday.
No first drinks for me.
Good morning good day all.
I think there is growth in the challenges. I've overcome some good ones so far that have solidified my sobriety. And my wife and I are going through some that may be strengthening our relationship. That's not an invitation to throw me more, life! 🙂
Today is starting out well. I'm excited it's Friday.
No first drinks for me.
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Originally Posted by samwitch 
Thanks Dee--I really appreciate the Stasha Ginsburg quote. It does speak to what I've been thinking about--moving onto a sober life which is very different from how I used to live. Evolving, indeed.
I'm crafting my new approach, so to speak, and looking forward not back.
Freeowl, I'm not an AA person, but I appreciate your response and I do think the idea of the 12 step process is helpful, regardless. Frameworks are important.
Zencat--always insightful words from you, thanks as well.
Hi Zenith--glad you had a good day yesterday and I'm sure you will have one today as well.
Five--I do hope you have a less stressful couple days ahead, I feel like this process of evolving can be painful at times. Glad drinking is far from your mind.
Day 67 for me.
Hi Tetrax, Runner, Lixie!
I'm crafting my new approach, so to speak, and looking forward not back.
Freeowl, I'm not an AA person, but I appreciate your response and I do think the idea of the 12 step process is helpful, regardless. Frameworks are important.
Zencat--always insightful words from you, thanks as well.
Hi Zenith--glad you had a good day yesterday and I'm sure you will have one today as well.
Five--I do hope you have a less stressful couple days ahead, I feel like this process of evolving can be painful at times. Glad drinking is far from your mind.
Day 67 for me.
Hi Tetrax, Runner, Lixie!
When I finally got over myself and looked at AA and the steps as one of many tools to improve my life… it worked.
the steps can be used as tools without being ‘an AA person’.
just my experience…..
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Have a good weekend for those who do the 9 to 5 grind.
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I look to patch any holes in my recovery program so that I don't slip through the hole.
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Have a good weekend for those who do the 9 to 5 grind.
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I look to patch any holes in my recovery program so that I don't slip through the hole.
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Interesting day! Ended up at a brewery for a work function, not tempted to drink one bit, had a Root Beer instead, but man was that sugary. I'll take it though :-)
So pleased to be free of the compulsion to drink at these events. And what a wonderful time it was. Sobriety rocks!
So pleased to be free of the compulsion to drink at these events. And what a wonderful time it was. Sobriety rocks!
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Originally Posted by samwitch
Interesting day! Ended up at a brewery for a work function, not tempted to drink one bit, had a Root Beer instead, but man was that sugary. I'll take it though :-)
So pleased to be free of the compulsion to drink at these events. And what a wonderful time it was. Sobriety rocks!
So pleased to be free of the compulsion to drink at these events. And what a wonderful time it was. Sobriety rocks!
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Back from grippy sock prison. Not alcohol related. They wanted to keep me longer but I'd have preferred to set fire to my scrotum than do that. Day 6. I guess it was alcohol-related in a way, because I'm sure my drinking doesn't positively affect my mental health in a way. Really really don't want to end up back there.
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Originally Posted by Tetrax
For me today marks five years off cigarettes, so I know I can quit things long-term. I continue my sober journey in my second month, in the second part of this thread 
Originally Posted by Lixie
Well done, Tetrax. Five years is great!
I'm emotionally exhausted. A thing with an old friend escalated beyond anything I expected. But it's not worth drinking over it.
I'm emotionally exhausted. A thing with an old friend escalated beyond anything I expected. But it's not worth drinking over it.
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I had a good day yesterday
and I plan on another one today!
and I plan on another one today!
I hope everyone has a great sober day/night
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I’m not proud of myself but I failed at my sobriety. I drank tonight. Not much but enough to feel the difference.
I’m having a hard time with family, financial decisions, clock ticking (stereotypical ideations of women in their 30’s w/o marriage/kids.) I let life get the best of me and I’m ashamed.
After alllllllll of the sober days I HAD under my belt, I messed up.
I’m having a hard time with family, financial decisions, clock ticking (stereotypical ideations of women in their 30’s w/o marriage/kids.) I let life get the best of me and I’m ashamed.
After alllllllll of the sober days I HAD under my belt, I messed up.
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Many of us faltered a time or two takeaction.
You know how to get sober - this is just the next part - Recovery 2.0
Try and think about what else you could have done tonight and how you might make different better choices, if you get that 'perfect storm' again?
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You know how to get sober - this is just the next part - Recovery 2.0
Try and think about what else you could have done tonight and how you might make different better choices, if you get that 'perfect storm' again?
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