I used to feel sorry for myself because ______ but now I'm grateful because _______.
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I used to feel sorry for myself because that would always supply me with reasons to keep drinking.
But now I am grateful because that always supplies me with reasons to stay sober.
But now I am grateful because that always supplies me with reasons to stay sober.
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I used to feel sorry for myself because I was addicted to alcohol, and I was alone with that secret.
Now I am grateful, because I found my way out of that hell, by accepting help from others.
Now I am grateful, because I found my way out of that hell, by accepting help from others.
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I used to feel sorry for myself because I was terminally unique, no one could possibly understand me, no one knew my deep dark secrets or shared my pain. Now I am grateful because I found out that I'm NOT alone after all - I stand in solidarity with my sober brothers and sisters on this amazing journey. We are alive and learning to be happy without alcohol and drugs. We are blessed.
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I used to feel sorry for myself because I couldn't imagine a life without "Happy Hour" and crazy booze fests with my friends.
But now I'm grateful because I no longer require alcohol to have a good time!
But now I'm grateful because I no longer require alcohol to have a good time!
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I used to feel sorry for myself because I was lonely.
But now I am grateful that I have this time alone in early recovery to focus on myself and the changes sobriety requires, without having to concern myself with how a significant other is reacting to my choices and changes.
But now I am grateful that I have this time alone in early recovery to focus on myself and the changes sobriety requires, without having to concern myself with how a significant other is reacting to my choices and changes.
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I used to feel sorry for myself because I let myself get addicted to alcohol and I felt I should've known better.
But now I see how much going to the brink and back has enhanced my humility, allowed me to accept myself and also greatly enhanced my gratitude for the Gift of Grace and having being given another day on the planet.
But now I see how much going to the brink and back has enhanced my humility, allowed me to accept myself and also greatly enhanced my gratitude for the Gift of Grace and having being given another day on the planet.
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I used to feel sorry for myself because: I can't hide from my fears by drinking anymore.
BUT now I am grateful because if I don't drink I will be forced to face my fears, which, once done, will improve my life immensely.
BUT now I am grateful because if I don't drink I will be forced to face my fears, which, once done, will improve my life immensely.
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I used to feel sorry for myself because I had no one to talk to at the end of the day when I came home. But now I realize martinis were not a relationship and my need to connect is a clue that I need to make changes in my life.
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I used to feel sorry for myself because I felt helpless about functioning in so many ways....
But now I am grateful, because in order to beat helplessness, I am learning to:
Ask for help
Choose dependable people to help me.
Not tolerate it when people mock my limitations.
Not mock myself.... through patience and sellf acceptance.
Be grateful because I have it better than many.
But now I am grateful, because in order to beat helplessness, I am learning to:
Ask for help
Choose dependable people to help me.
Not tolerate it when people mock my limitations.
Not mock myself.... through patience and sellf acceptance.
Be grateful because I have it better than many.
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I used to feel sorry for myself because I had so much I was ashamed of. But now I am grateful because facing that shame has made me a stronger and more sensitive person.
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I used to feel sorry for my self for being a struggling single mom and having a diabetic child and now I am grateful for my new found strength as a working single mom and a strong little first grader who has faced her diabetes and is doing so great! I am so proud of her! I have a wonderful and supportive boyfriend who I have been with for almost a year and I am looking at moving up the latter at my job!
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I used to feel sorry for myself because I didn't have the money, ability, or emotional strength to face my financial and housing problems. I just drank.
Now instead I ask for help and my life is being transformed.
Now instead I ask for help and my life is being transformed.
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I used to feel sorry for myself for:
Being an only child
Having an alcoholic father
Having a sick mother
Having ugly hair
Losing my mother
Having infertility
Being a spouse of a diabetic
BUT NOW!
I'm loving life because I have the strength to tackle anything with my higher powers' guidance, my sponsor, my beautiful family, (yes, I was blessed with kids), and AA!!!!!!
Being an only child
Having an alcoholic father
Having a sick mother
Having ugly hair
Losing my mother
Having infertility
Being a spouse of a diabetic
BUT NOW!
I'm loving life because I have the strength to tackle anything with my higher powers' guidance, my sponsor, my beautiful family, (yes, I was blessed with kids), and AA!!!!!!
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I used to feel sorry for myself because it was a deeply ingrained habit and it was as good a reason as any to drink.
But now I'm grateful because since I do not drink it gives me an opportunity to catch my self pity and turn it around with perspective and gratitude.
But now I'm grateful because since I do not drink it gives me an opportunity to catch my self pity and turn it around with perspective and gratitude.
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I used to feel sorry for myself for watching my Mom die...
But now I am grateful because her courage and her death
taught me this is the real deal and I can't be wasting life.
It can run out anytime ( and surely will eventually).
I am grateful her death helped me finally GET IT.
But now I am grateful because her courage and her death
taught me this is the real deal and I can't be wasting life.
It can run out anytime ( and surely will eventually).
I am grateful her death helped me finally GET IT.
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I used to feel sorry for myself when the life used to give me another hurdle to get over. Now I think: "Ok, guys. So you believe I am now ready for more challenges".
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