soberinwpg

Although it is funny as hell I would just hope that you (and me) don't carry the resentment. I get mad at being told what to do (especially if it is ridiculous imo) but it has to pass. If I carry it in, I lose.

aasharon90

Absolutely....thats why i come
here to SR to talk about whats
going on with me because if
i dont, my resentments will
fester and before i know it it
is a full blown RESENTMENT...lol

I also believe if i share whats
going on with me, that someone
else has gone thru a similar situation
and can share with me their own
esh on it.

Hearing how they've solved their
problem could help me solve mine
and hopefully not repeat it again.

I have to admit i am a slow learner
and i do remain teachable.

One of these days i will know
how not to buck the system
and learn to live with what
others tell me what to do.....
esp. in a business.

I really need to burn this old
tape i have carried with me
since i was 18. My mom raised
her hand to me that one last
time and told me what to do
also that last time and I swore
id never have anyone tell
me what to do ever again.
sheesh...

Some lessons are still hard
for me to learn.

nogard

I come here cos teh coffee is so good!

Astro Congrats on the dark blue my friend

Astro

I totally understand Sharon. We used to buy the boss a big expensive gift every year. This year it's a bottle of good liquor. He used to give us big bonuses. This year it's zip, zilch, nada. We're hoping next year will be better, but times they are a'changing.

Kevin - Thanks for the kudos!

mirage

I come here for the wonderful people..and I think reading every day about drinking and why not to, helps me keep it in the forefront of my mind. Sometimes I wonder if I should read less..if I'm thinking about it too much..but I always end up here. I've learned SO much here. Plus, I don't talk about it anywhere else..so I know I need it. That's right...I neeeeeeed it!

aasharon90

The bakery let me go last Dec.
due to an in difference of a co-
worker and myself. However since
then i had hip replacement, re-
married and now rehired once
again there.

They did allow me to return for
whatever reason and I need to
be grateful.

I need to repect their wishes
& follow the rules even if i dont
agree with them. hmmmm

Im trying....lol

It took me yrs in recovery
adding one day at a time
together and finally realizing
that its ok to have fun while
in recovery.

They tell us that we dont have
to be a glum lot,,,,meaning we
dont have to be sad, or boring.

We are allowed to have fun, laugh,
joke, cut up while recovering.

So i have lightened up alot since
day one in recovery but continue
to take my recovery seriously as
my life depends on it.

It's just that important to me.

lostmyway

How's this for ironic? I work with at-risk youth who have not completed high school and often come to us not only for help in obtaining their GEDs, but with a plethora of substance abuse and psychological problems. I cannot tell you how many people I have helped and how rewarding it is. I have often wondered how it is possible that I could have done such great things when I MYSELF AM AN ALCOHOLIC. Maybe it's got something to do with knowing exactly where they are and how they are feeling, but being unable to practice what I preach until just recently.

Anyway, to my point...my work is MILITANT about uniforms. Our colors are navy blue and yellow (the ugliest yellow ever!), and our shirt MUST have our logo on them. We also have to wear khaki pants...I actually got in trouble one time for wearing khaki COLORED corduroys! We also have field jackets that resemble garbage bags. I feel quite stripped of my own style as well, though I can maintain somewhat of my individuality with my shoes, jewelry, gloves, etc.

As for why I come to SR...besides AA and church, it is my lifeline right now. I would be using if it weren't for these support systems. The people I have met here are non-judgemental and amazing.

aasharon90

This is exactly why i love coming here to
SR because just like lostmyway shared
about her own ESH with her job and
uniforms.....she and I dont have to
feel alone in this situation.

Life throws us lots of curve balls and
its the lessons on how we act or react
on them that we learn.

Of course before i act or react i
will use my program of principles
and steps to guide me on the
right path.

And what a great place to learn
how to do that than right here in
SR.

aasharon90

I like coming to Soberrecovery because
the holiday season is in full force with
hecticness, parties, standing in long
lines, moodiness of aggrivated customers,
traffic etc. and trying to remain clean
or sober in the mist of all that.


SR is a calm place to retrieve to when
a hurricane of caos disturbs me.

I can sit back in my comfy chair with
my feet off the ground, a warm cup
of hot chocolate or cup of my favorite
"joe" / coffee and relax. Tune into my
VH1 or comedy show and connect to
Soberrecovery. Reading and sharing
my day with you.

Or share what life has been like before
during and after my drinking career.

If i can say one little thing to make
a difference in someones life then
im a happy camper.....