Class of April 2010
Awakening
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Riverside, CA
Posts: 290
Originally Posted by Fool 
That's outstanding, man. Well done.
As for the tearing up, I'm 6'3 240 pounds and served in the USMC Infantry, and I have been quite surprised myself by getting emotional reading/posting here more than once.
Sobriety is a big deal. The biggest deal in my life right now.
As for the tearing up, I'm 6'3 240 pounds and served in the USMC Infantry, and I have been quite surprised myself by getting emotional reading/posting here more than once.
Sobriety is a big deal. The biggest deal in my life right now.
Rev
Wandering Student of Life
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: MSP MN
Posts: 126
Hey guys, I finally posted about my partner like I said I would:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...oss-my-so.html
Thanks, and happy May, Beltaine, Spring, Mayday, and Sober day #whatever
!
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...oss-my-so.html
Thanks, and happy May, Beltaine, Spring, Mayday, and Sober day #whatever
!
Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Sunny Down Under
Posts: 64
Originally Posted by Fool
Today is day 13 for me.
Soon, I will be at 2 weeks sober, which was an early goal of mine.
I continue to feel that I have this beat. I am well aware that I should guard against such early optimism, but that is honestly how I feel.
I have not had the desire to drink yet. I've worried about drinking daily, but that little voice in the back of my head incessantly cajoling and rationalizing has been mostly silent so far. I think reading this forum has my addiction scared to death....lol.
I do feel a bit of anxiety over how smooth things have gone so far.
I have read others refer to "waiting for the other shoe to drop." That is an apt description of how I feel.
This sound very foolish (hence my user name) but I almost wish for a "bad day" so that I can overcome it, and prove to myself that this is not just another attempt at not drinking.
This time is different. This time is for real.
Hang in there everyone, and I'll hang right with you.
Soon, I will be at 2 weeks sober, which was an early goal of mine.
I continue to feel that I have this beat. I am well aware that I should guard against such early optimism, but that is honestly how I feel.
I have not had the desire to drink yet. I've worried about drinking daily, but that little voice in the back of my head incessantly cajoling and rationalizing has been mostly silent so far. I think reading this forum has my addiction scared to death....lol.
I do feel a bit of anxiety over how smooth things have gone so far.
I have read others refer to "waiting for the other shoe to drop." That is an apt description of how I feel.
This sound very foolish (hence my user name) but I almost wish for a "bad day" so that I can overcome it, and prove to myself that this is not just another attempt at not drinking.
This time is different. This time is for real.
Hang in there everyone, and I'll hang right with you.
I remember feeling like you did just a couple days ago, and still kinda of do, that I've got this thing beat. But really we're not even a month into recovery and getting cocky
about it is probably a step in the direction of relapse.WhiteWave, thanks for sharing, 35 days is awesome! I would feel so proud if I were you. All I can say is being sober is the starting point of resolving any mental issues. Stay strong y'all.
BTW, I object to us Aprillers being called Springers. For us down in the Southern Hemisphere its Fall.
04-04-2011
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: AZ
Posts: 118
Day 9
How's everyone's weekend going so far? Made it through 1/2 of day 9 with no urges so far.
Gwynntissel, Happy Birthday! Hope you have an awesome, sober birthday.
Fool, congrats on 13 days. Hope to be there soon.
LouiseO and congrats on 5 days.
Welcome Stayinfree. Hope you keep coming back too.
How's eveyone else doing? Rev, WW, Rain, Topspin, Marlow, Bartender, MaryRita, Andi, Scoob, LaVallette, Kmber, Lazyboy, unbrokenchain, and everyone else who hasn't posted in awhile.
Hope you're all doing well and staying strong. Feel like I'm gaining some momentum finally.
Have a great day and I'll catch up with you all tomorrow.
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Gwynntissel, Happy Birthday! Hope you have an awesome, sober birthday.
Fool, congrats on 13 days. Hope to be there soon.
LouiseO and congrats on 5 days.
Welcome Stayinfree. Hope you keep coming back too.
How's eveyone else doing? Rev, WW, Rain, Topspin, Marlow, Bartender, MaryRita, Andi, Scoob, LaVallette, Kmber, Lazyboy, unbrokenchain, and everyone else who hasn't posted in awhile.
Hope you're all doing well and staying strong. Feel like I'm gaining some momentum finally.
Have a great day and I'll catch up with you all tomorrow.
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Mad about Saffron
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Darbydale
Posts: 50
Originally Posted by Rev
Today is Day 19 for me, and my last longest time was in February when I made it for 21 days (which was the longest in a year), so I'm looking forward to Sunday.
Rev
Rev
Almost there, Rev. You will be at 30 days before you know it.
Sunday looms. Victory looms.
Mad about Saffron
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Darbydale
Posts: 50
Originally Posted by Marlow
Yep Fool, get ready for that other shoe, because it will come at some point. Last night I was out for a walk, it was quite hot, I had kinda of a lousy day, and I walked by a pub with people drinking frothy cold beer. The temptation was definetly there.
I remember feeling like you did just a couple days ago, and still kinda of do, that I've got this thing beat. But really we're not even a month into recovery and getting cocky about it is probably a step in the direction of relapse.
I remember feeling like you did just a couple days ago, and still kinda of do, that I've got this thing beat. But really we're not even a month into recovery and getting cocky
about it is probably a step in the direction of relapse.Conrats on making it past the pub.
I understand completely, and you are right. I am still taking the first steps of what will be a long journey.
As for a relapse, the absolute most depressing thing I can think of at this moment would be to have to make a "back on day 1" post here on this thread.
So I am going to avoid having to do that, mate.
5Living on a prayer
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NC
Posts: 234
For the first time in several months I went to church today. I have missed it but couldn't face the world let alone church while I was drinking so heavily. Felt good to sit in that pew with my kiddos and enjoy service! 5 days sober, still early in, but things are looking up. I hope you're all having a great day!
Mad about Saffron
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Darbydale
Posts: 50
Day 14
Today is my 14th day sober. Two weeks.
Seems like just a week ago I was posting that I had made it a week....
I wore the number 14 when I played HS football (about 100 years ago, it seems). Even had a cheesy "#14" necklace I wore.
Ah, the vanity of naive youth.
Reading the posts here on SR have helped (greatly) to keep me focused on what I need to do, and also to constantly remind me why I need to do it.
I have to do it for myself.
I've been sober for two weeks, and all I can say is you guys have helped someone who desperately needed and wanted it more than you will probably ever know.
So you have that good karma working for you, which is nice.
Seems like just a week ago I was posting that I had made it a week....
I wore the number 14 when I played HS football (about 100 years ago, it seems). Even had a cheesy "#14" necklace I wore.
Ah, the vanity of naive youth.
Reading the posts here on SR have helped (greatly) to keep me focused on what I need to do, and also to constantly remind me why I need to do it.
I have to do it for myself.
I've been sober for two weeks, and all I can say is you guys have helped someone who desperately needed and wanted it more than you will probably ever know.
So you have that good karma working for you, which is nice.
Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 241
Originally Posted by unbrokenchain
Welcome to the Mothership!
What's your story? Speak!
What's your story? Speak!
Thanks...My story....hmmnn.
I'm on day 4 sober, I'm starting to feel better, withdrawals easing off.
Did a sponsered 5 mile walk today with 2 of my dogs, wasn't really up to it but had promised....so just managed it...coming into the home stretch, walked past a group of about 20 people standing outside the pub, drinking....then tripped over the darn dogs feet and was sprawled out on the ground...sooo embarrasing but stopped me wishing I was there!!!! In fact I couldn't wait to get away:rotfxko
This seems a lively thread..looking forward to getting to know you all.
Thanks for the welcome, hope you've all had a peaceful weekend x
Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Germany
Posts: 2,058
Ok guys I am wrapping up sober day 16 and now heading off to bed!! OMG....can I still be posting about continuing sobriety??? Well yes I am and it feels GOOD!!
Things coming together here. Physically improving each day day and hubby and I got yoga balls to exercise. Not sure here but my sobriety may have helped hubby look into a weight/health issue and he is currently undergoing testing for diabetes which runs in his family. Praying he doesn't since military sends you home on that one even after all his years of service. So glad he is being proactive on this and maybe my recovery is inspiring him that we all can start fresh again.
My sobriety has opened up so many doors to my past, present, future. I am have taken so many positive steps that I definitely struggled with the 1st go on the wagon. I believe my sobriety is bringing hubby and I closer and for me to better evaluate what real friends are what negative folks are in my life that need to kindly be shown the exit.
I will keep on updating and of course loving all the threads on newfound and continued sobriety.
Here is too a sober week my friends!! Kim
Things coming together here. Physically improving each day day and hubby and I got yoga balls to exercise. Not sure here but my sobriety may have helped hubby look into a weight/health issue and he is currently undergoing testing for diabetes which runs in his family. Praying he doesn't since military sends you home on that one even after all his years of service. So glad he is being proactive on this and maybe my recovery is inspiring him that we all can start fresh again.
My sobriety has opened up so many doors to my past, present, future. I am have taken so many positive steps that I definitely struggled with the 1st go on the wagon. I believe my sobriety is bringing hubby and I closer and for me to better evaluate what real friends are what negative folks are in my life that need to kindly be shown the exit.
I will keep on updating and of course loving all the threads on newfound and continued sobriety.
Here is too a sober week my friends!! Kim
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