imatryinhard

Well, I am pretty damn addicted to this website. I should be looking for clients right now but am too busy reading through peoples posts. My Facebook and gossip sites get zero attention now - which is good, especially the gossip sites - pretty bad for the soul.

It's truly a trip to relate to people through this site. I don't really get how we all have such similar emotions and experiences and how there is such a commonality - it's a hard concept for me to grasp for whatever reason. I am sure it would seem like Alcohol is the commonality - but I don't know?!

What I am struggling with today: Well, I am not struggling with alcohol - or even thinking about it at all. I am however getting overwhelmed with thoughts of my future and marriage and money and having a fam of my own. I don't like thinking about these things because I know fixating could potentially lead me to drinking. Also, it is something waaay out of my control - I can only hope for a brand new hubby (HA) - but it's not like I can go buy one and it's not like they are easy to come by! I am sure working the steps will help alleviate some one these neeeeeds and wannnnts so that I can be satisfied with what I have at present moment. But I am not there yet.

So... this is where I stand right now.

Have a great Tuesday Y'all.

XOXO

Aimee

SwanSong

Hi Aimee,

When you mentioned working the 'steps' I'm not sure if you mean the AA steps or not cause there's this card...oh nevermind, I didn't want to 'reprint' it on this site verbatim, but I keep this card in my bathroom (along with a few others) and read it pretty much everyday. Check it out, Yesterday, today and tomorrow

Hope that helps (I just googled 'Yesterday, today and tomorrow') Thanks for sharing!

SwanSong

Double thanks for you post this morning, reading that second time helped me too! lol

JackNWA

Welcome Aimee!!!!!

imatryinhard

thanks SwanSong! I tried to repsond to your last post but I wasnt able to since I am soo new to this website - you are allowed to post links and I cannot so it reject my response to your link... its confusing nevermind.

I loved the quote and you gave me! What a GREAT idea you gave! I will find an inspirational quote and keep it with me to read and reread as I feel a sense of entitlement or greed.

THANk you! that will really help. i am not sure how my post helped you - but your response really inspired me! thank you thank you thank you.

imatryinhard

Thank you! I am happy/conforted here.

Dee74

I'm glad you're finding help and support here Aimee
SR helped changed my life too.

D

least

I love this site too. It's my 'home within a home' on my desk. And the door's always open...

aasharon90

SR for me is another tool I
use in my recovery besides
incorperating steps and
knowledge of How It Works
in my everyday affairs.

SR is my online family
that I appreciate and
treasure deeply and I'm
extremely grateful for YOU..!

imatryinhard

That was a vert sweet message. Thank you.

Anna

Hi Aimee,

We are truly a family here and I'm glad you feel welcome.

imatryinhard

It is like a family! I do get concerned that I shouldn't be giving advice out to people in need because right now I feel very HARSH and that me advice sounds harsh. I am not sure when you felt like you were in a position to answer peoples questions. I dont know.

Itchy

Don't feel alone ith!

I spend hours daily here too. I was absent much since last Wednesday and lost track of the posts and could not catch up today! I actually felt like I had played hooky or skipped work to go fishing. I am still having trouble getting my sleep patterns back to normal and stay up very late. Which time SR fills very nicely.