Astro

Thank God that once again I know I'm not so unique! I've been feeling some of these things myself lately, it's good to hear those similarities one more time.

Kevin, you've always been such a huge inspiration and support, and it's a privilege to watch you progress in recovery. Thanks for opening up and sharing your experience, strength, and hope with all of us.

nogard

wow thank you all so much.

I am going to a detox tonight to give an NA presentation and a high security prison on Sunday. I always think its funny getting up early to go to prison.

I have learnt much in the last 24-48 hours, most prominent, I am not alone, the journey continues, keep talking to my Higher Power and to members and share in meetings when asked to.

I am so proud to be a member of this community.

Kevin
PS Off for a 12km Run, who woudl have thought an addict training for a Marathon at 56 yeras of age

Rowan

You're a shining star, (((Kev)))

David 1

With 3 years plus sobriety, you KNOW a bottle won't help, but it will surely make thinks much worse. We just can't drink - period.

I can really relate with what you are saying and I guess as others have said, work through it sober!

Being genuinely in touch with your feelings is a good thing (but sometimes it is not easy) - remember how we just ran away from them when we were drinking?


Dave

nogard

We are shining stars (((Rowan)))

Aysha

Sry I didnt read the whole thread. Just your first post. Bacuae my time on my aunts puter is limited.
So..I found the perfect lil "nogard" hug for you.
Yes I still remember what that means....Hang in there.

nogard

Thanks Trish I will keep that one.

Kevin

paulmh

Thanks for sharing that. Its helped me today.

gravity

Why does this not surprise me ?

You have helped reinforce that while there are times when the difference between recovery & relapse can be razor thin, we always have our Higher Power, our friends, the tools, and the inner strength to get through it. And the rewards of sobriety are something to be so grateful for.

Thanks for this thread. Today, my sobriety is stronger because of it.

nogard

having fun today, just being me, working and then getting out of my own way so I am connected with my Higher Power.

Kevin

tanyapmc

Awesome Kev! Your totally and completely AWESOME!!

Thanks for being YOU!

nogard

Thanks birthday girl

Anna

Kev, I'm so glad you're working through this.

I'm using your example to help me to get through the day.

nogard

Hey (((Anna))) Not being alone is so awesome

four812

great thread everybody

thanks kevin for sharing your troubling moments. as someone else said, it was nice to read you working through your difficulty step by step

it affirms a new part of my evolving recovery....I must feel my feelings. I must be aware of them and then I must be with them when they are uncomfortable

keep up the good work.....and the running, thanks for sharing about your running....heck I have been fighting any kind of excercise...i know that it is an essential part of my healing and recovery but I keep fighting it.

nogard

Thanks ksplash

Up early this Sat morning, shopping housework and then running with my daughter before some work in the city and then my home group this evening and a meal.

Got booked for going through a red light last night on my way home from a meeting. Have to decide what to do as it was not red, but its my word against teh police officers, not too phased, going to loose my licence for 3 months anyway as I have more than 12 demerit points (12 loose licence for 3 months) will be interesting, good thing is I am not stressed or too phased about it. Recoiver, and the tools give me the ability to handle anything I am faced with.

Kevin

nogard

thanks still dancing down this path