Realizations, therapy and meetings
 

Happy Thanksgiving Eve! I just left my appointment with my therapist, and I really like her. We talked through a plan for tomorrow, especially with one family member who is quite judge mental and will probably have lots to say about me not drinking, of course she has lots to say about everything.

I am going to a recovery meeting at 10:00, figured today was a good day for a double dose of support m then taking the kids to see a movie later. I am off this week and should go into work for a few hours, but think I may just skip that, or make it a very short trip, did most of the work at home yesterday.

Talked with my therapist about my anxiety on Monday and amazingly she was able to help me pinpoint exactly what it was, she said I am doing all of the right things, and thinks my exit strategy for tomorrow if need be is good.

Last night I finished "Drinking A Love Story" by Caroline Knapp, I read the little about the author at the end and was saddened to learn she died of lung cancer at 42. She dealt with alcoholism for so long, finally made that choice we all make to stop and died a few years after her sobriety.

So I guess with all of my rambling I just want to say I am thankful for every day of sobriety. I am thankful for my kids and my husband, I am thankful for a few very close friends, and I am thankful to each of you on this site.

Tomorrow I am going to go to the gym in the morning for two classes to clear my head (plus, free childcare and hubby is working), I am then going to stop by a gratitude meeting for just a little bit.

If anyone is having a tough time today, tomorrow, or through the holidays lets continue to be here for each other virtually.

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Happy Thanksgiving Delilah - & to everyone else who celebrates it :)

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It sounds like things are working for you Delilah, and that's great!

If you loved Caroline Knapp's memoir, she has other books as well:

"Appetities, Why Women Want", her struggles with anorexia
"A Pack of Two", her intense bond with her dog, Lucille, who she got when she left rehab
"The Merry Recluse",the early months of her recovery

I love your posts. You show great resolve. That familly member...

I said it in your other post. Sometimes you need to draw a line in the sand.

You cannot let anyone, anything stand between you and your prize. It's yours, let there be judgement, for only the one can really judge you.

Blessings!

You got this Delilah! Let me know if you need anything at all tomorrow!

Thanks Annna, I will get those!!!

Thanks Patman!! I am trying to stay focused on the positive, it helps. Sounds like things are going well for you too!!!

Same goes for you Lola!!! I am sure I will be checking in here tomorrow. :)

I too loved Caroline Knapp's book Drinking, A Love Affair, and thought it very sad she died at 42. Finished Carrie Fisher's Wishful Drinking today....while she is funny....it didn't have much substance IMO.