I hate when that happens
Attitude of Gratitude
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 2,305
(((nickishine))) You, my friend, have a heart of gold! Just please be careful, Sweetie, you're very new in your Recovery and I don't want to see you get sucked into someone else's issues and ignore yours.
I'm speaking from past experience. Since I was a little girl, I was always a caretaker, wanting to fix everyone else and let my needs go unmet. About 14 years ago, during one of my many stays in long term treatment, I once again became the caretaker. I remember one of the Counselors telling me that if I could work MY program as well as I work everyone else's, I'd be fine.
Please don't take this as a negative comment, I just don't want to see you (or anyone else for that matter) make the mistakes I did.
OMG!! There I go again!!!!!
Big Hugs,
Judy
I'm speaking from past experience. Since I was a little girl, I was always a caretaker, wanting to fix everyone else and let my needs go unmet. About 14 years ago, during one of my many stays in long term treatment, I once again became the caretaker. I remember one of the Counselors telling me that if I could work MY program as well as I work everyone else's, I'd be fine.
Please don't take this as a negative comment, I just don't want to see you (or anyone else for that matter) make the mistakes I did.
OMG!! There I go again!!!!!
Big Hugs,
Judy
It's time to change!
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: lake tahoe
Posts: 1,025
Originally Posted by serenityqueen 
(((nickishine))) You, my friend, have a heart of gold! Just please be careful, Sweetie, you're very new in your Recovery and I don't want to see you get sucked into someone else's issues and ignore yours.
....that if I could work MY program as well as I work everyone else's, I'd be fine.
Please don't take this as a negative comment, I just don't want to see you (or anyone else for that matter) make the mistakes I did.
....that if I could work MY program as well as I work everyone else's, I'd be fine.
Please don't take this as a negative comment, I just don't want to see you (or anyone else for that matter) make the mistakes I did.
Sobriety is vital to me, finally at this point in my life. I could easily defocus my recovery on other things (uncomfortable dealing with myself) but need to. Doesn't mean I don't reach out, but not as before right now. I'm finally progressing in my recovery, not so much by just "11 days" but what I'm doing with this new found sobriety and seeing it through much different lenses! I thank God for you, for all of you here helping me another day in this journey!
Thank you! :ghug3
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: MN
Posts: 528
Is it the one that posted 4 times in a row? or am I thinking of something else?
I was on last night, but off & on. I always rush to post to 1st time posters or people saying they are feeling weak!
I know how incredibly empowered I felt when that was done for me! You guys all gave me hope! I would only wish I could give that to someone else in return!
I was on last night, but off & on. I always rush to post to 1st time posters or people saying they are feeling weak!
I know how incredibly empowered I felt when that was done for me! You guys all gave me hope! I would only wish I could give that to someone else in return!
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Littleton, Co.
Posts: 3,317
Hevyn - You are an amazing caring woman and did all that you could given the situation. You have helped me sooo much as well as many others at SR.
She will be back when she's ready.
Bless Your heart...
Suzette
She will be back when she's ready.
Bless Your heart...
Suzette
Attitude of Gratitude
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 2,305
Does anyone else feel all warm and fuzzy inside?
(((nickishine))) So glad to hear that you are doing so well this early in your Recovery. Don't minimize the days you have or the progress you made. I had so many short terms of clean time over the years but this time, I knew something was different. I will never forget how I felt the moment that I surrendered back on July 25 of 2005. . . I knew that I had finally hit my bottom and the rest has been a beautiful journey. Sure there have been many a roadblock that has been in my path, but with the help of people like everyone here on SR, I didn't stumble at any of them.
Big Hugs to Everyone!
Judy
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: corpus christi, tx
Posts: 211
When I log in I always notice that there are more guest than members on the site. I like to think that the ones we wish we could hear from are still checking in even if they aren't posting. Hopefully they'll be back when their ready.
Linda
Linda
Eternal optimist
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: northeast
Posts: 293
Hevyn, Joanie, my friend...
As a newcomer I was thrilled to see you come and visit me in my new "home" by posting a welcome message. That meant a lot to me.
I believe the seed was planted and you did what you could. Bless your heart for caring. The world would be a better place if more people reached out the way you have. You are genuine and that comes through. Sometimes when we hit rock bottom it's nice to know someone gives a darn after all we've put ourselves through with the abuses of drinking and problems created. Whether people come back or not, you did the right thing, and I thank you.
As a newcomer I was thrilled to see you come and visit me in my new "home" by posting a welcome message. That meant a lot to me.
I believe the seed was planted and you did what you could. Bless your heart for caring. The world would be a better place if more people reached out the way you have. You are genuine and that comes through. Sometimes when we hit rock bottom it's nice to know someone gives a darn after all we've put ourselves through with the abuses of drinking and problems created. Whether people come back or not, you did the right thing, and I thank you.
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