This is my last chance
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Originally Posted by FeelingGreat 
All the best venuscat. Don't just rely on your own willpower, after all you've been addicted for a long time and your alcoholic voice ain't going to go quietly. I say this not to discourage you in any way, just to suggest you marshal your support and have a plan for dealing with the cravings and possibly withdrawal.
Have you contacted any health professionals, or AA or some other support network?
Have you contacted any health professionals, or AA or some other support network?
Thank you for your message ~ I am 3 days sober, and filled with gratitude....and I believe you are completely right.....I cannot do this on my own. I have this site, my boyfriend's support, my AA/NA readings and when I can afford the petrol, I will begin regular meetings.
I spent so many hours in the chat room yesterday.....didn't leave. It kept me safe, and it was the first time I have done something productive with my evening in a very long time.
I am going to reach 50years of age sober, (on Sunday) and I finally understand that it just might not be too late for me. So I am willing, and I am ready.
Thank yo so much for your advice, and I hope that you really are feeling great!
sincerely, Venus
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Hello my SR friends,
Today I am 47 days sober. Quite a miracle for me. I decided to come back and read this thread after someone in my Class of Feb forum suggested it.
It seems like such a long time ago, and I feel so sad and heartbroken for the woman I was. Also, a little amazed, because that woman doesn't exist anymore.
I can remember the agony and the depths of despair, but it as if I am looking at a past life, a time filled with indescribable shame and self loathing that no longer belongs to me.
But I am glad beyond words that I came back and looked ~ I never, ever want to forget this. This was where my disease took me, and this is the very place I will return to if I do not stay vigilant and committed to my recovery, one day at a time, always.
Thank you God.
And thank you to everyone on SR.
your very grateful friend,
Venus xx
Today I am 47 days sober. Quite a miracle for me. I decided to come back and read this thread after someone in my Class of Feb forum suggested it.
It seems like such a long time ago, and I feel so sad and heartbroken for the woman I was. Also, a little amazed, because that woman doesn't exist anymore.
I can remember the agony and the depths of despair, but it as if I am looking at a past life, a time filled with indescribable shame and self loathing that no longer belongs to me.
But I am glad beyond words that I came back and looked ~ I never, ever want to forget this. This was where my disease took me, and this is the very place I will return to if I do not stay vigilant and committed to my recovery, one day at a time, always.
Thank you God.
And thank you to everyone on SR.
your very grateful friend,
Venus xx
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Hey Venus
Wow a another belly button birthday in chat. A sober 50th is really something to look forward o. Your not alone your stuck with us. Have a good weekend. I am in Sydney. Not sure when I will be back on chat
Take care
Cheers
Wow a another belly button birthday in chat. A sober 50th is really something to look forward o. Your not alone your stuck with us. Have a good weekend. I am in Sydney. Not sure when I will be back on chat
Take care
Cheers
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Originally Posted by venuscat
Hello my SR friends,
Today I am 47 days sober. Quite a miracle for me. I decided to come back and read this thread after someone in my Class of Feb forum suggested it.
It seems like such a long time ago, and I feel so sad and heartbroken for the woman I was. Also, a little amazed, because that woman doesn't exist anymore.
I can remember the agony and the depths of despair, but it as if I am looking at a past life, a time filled with indescribable shame and self loathing that no longer belongs to me.
But I am glad beyond words that I came back and looked ~ I never, ever want to forget this. This was where my disease took me, and this is the very place I will return to if I do not stay vigilant and committed to my recovery, one day at a time, always.
Thank you God.
And thank you to everyone on SR.
your very grateful friend,
Venus xx
Today I am 47 days sober. Quite a miracle for me. I decided to come back and read this thread after someone in my Class of Feb forum suggested it.
It seems like such a long time ago, and I feel so sad and heartbroken for the woman I was. Also, a little amazed, because that woman doesn't exist anymore.
I can remember the agony and the depths of despair, but it as if I am looking at a past life, a time filled with indescribable shame and self loathing that no longer belongs to me.
But I am glad beyond words that I came back and looked ~ I never, ever want to forget this. This was where my disease took me, and this is the very place I will return to if I do not stay vigilant and committed to my recovery, one day at a time, always.
Thank you God.
And thank you to everyone on SR.
your very grateful friend,
Venus xx
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Location: Canada. About as far south as you can get
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Originally Posted by venuscat
Hello my SR friends,
Today I am 47 days sober. Quite a miracle for me. I decided to come back and read this thread after someone in my Class of Feb forum suggested it.
It seems like such a long time ago, and I feel so sad and heartbroken for the woman I was. Also, a little amazed, because that woman doesn't exist anymore.
I can remember the agony and the depths of despair, but it as if I am looking at a past life, a time filled with indescribable shame and self loathing that no longer belongs to me.
But I am glad beyond words that I came back and looked ~ I never, ever want to forget this. This was where my disease took me, and this is the very place I will return to if I do not stay vigilant and committed to my recovery, one day at a time, always.
Thank you God.
And thank you to everyone on SR.
your very grateful friend,
Venus xx
Today I am 47 days sober. Quite a miracle for me. I decided to come back and read this thread after someone in my Class of Feb forum suggested it.
It seems like such a long time ago, and I feel so sad and heartbroken for the woman I was. Also, a little amazed, because that woman doesn't exist anymore.
I can remember the agony and the depths of despair, but it as if I am looking at a past life, a time filled with indescribable shame and self loathing that no longer belongs to me.
But I am glad beyond words that I came back and looked ~ I never, ever want to forget this. This was where my disease took me, and this is the very place I will return to if I do not stay vigilant and committed to my recovery, one day at a time, always.
Thank you God.
And thank you to everyone on SR.
your very grateful friend,
Venus xx
All the best.
Bob R
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Originally Posted by venuscat
Last night I asked myself the question: is it possible to be happy without alcohol and drugs? And I realised that I don't know the answer. It might be very possible, but I never give myself the chance to find out....
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