Hello all
 

I haven't posted in a while, but I've been here! I have over 60 days sober now..I feel good about that. My life is still in a big upheaval..my partner is moving in, (wonderful!) my mortgage company is trying to screw me out of my home (have legal help with that so it should be ok)and I haven't been to a meeting in over a month. This, I wish wasn't the case. I've been reading, coming here, etc., but its been too crazy here to go to a meeting..or, is that just an excuse? I don't know. I KNOW that I'm not doing too much to change my behaviors, other than reading, reading, and talking to my partner who has over 5 years in recovery...how do I stop making excuses???

K

wishing you another 60 days....
 

hi merlot.....no excuses neccessary......60 days is a great accomplishment,no matter how you are doing it........just keep on doing it.....congrats!KT

Congrats on your sober time, glad you're back with such good news.

indigo

nice to see you back, mm - blessings, k

Look at going to a meeting as an 'hour's respite' from everything going on in your life. Sort of a 'mini retreat' where you can leave all the chaos and busyiness outside the door, just go in grab a cup of coffee or tea and just sit and absorb all the good vibes, the smiles, and the great info.

60 days is great, and it is usually a very 'crazy time.' I used the meetings to calm me, and I would always feel refreshed when the meeting was over. I would fill back up with all the 'good feelings.' Many times when called on to share I would pass. I just wanted to listen.

So maybe, just maybe, if you start looking at the meetings as a 'break from everyday life' you will find it easier to go.

Hope that helps.

Love and hugs,

I think you're doing great...60 days is quite an accomplishment.

Having a supportive partner; as well as reading seem to be working well for you.

Congratulations!!!

~Toomutch

Way to go Mamma!!!!!!!! :cheer

Congratulations on your sober time. I strongly suggest you make an effort to get to a meeting at least a couple of times a week - more if possible. Sharing with your partner does not suffice - I tried that route instead of meetings - I relapsed.
Please keep posting when you can - I'm glad you're here.

Rowan

Nice to see you back...and with 2 months!!!

How to stop making excuses? Just do it. Deceptively simple advice isn't it :) ? You have made a major change by staying sober but if meetings are important to you, just go. Take the time and get to some. Maybe aim for a certain # p/week? Once it becomes a habit I'm sure the excuses will lessen.

Thanks everyone!!!