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Old 07-18-2013, 11:00 AM
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Its a cold and its a broken hallelujah.
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Here we go.

To articulate my gratitude for the last sober 8 days is hardly adequate for the way I that I am starting to feel now. I am watching the shackles fall off with each passing day.

Has it been a cakewalk ? Hell no. But I ain't complaining.

There are many that haven't been afford my gift.

I have a challenging next few days ahead of me. Emotionally gutting as I step into uncharted territory with cutting the cord from my daughter who is learning how her wings work.

But rather than whine about how I have to face this life sober, I'm on my knees for the opportunity.

F alcohol and all the bull corn that it brings with it.

I'm learning how to use my wings too.
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Old 07-18-2013, 11:03 AM
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good for you Alpha!! You inspire me!!

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Crikey..those wings takes some work to haul out of the top of our arse don't they? They're pretty flimsy yet with tender structure. But they're there. Just gotta dust off the damn cobwebs and skit off some shite..straighten 'em out and give 'em a little sun and air. We'll be flying strong in no time : )
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Old 07-18-2013, 12:09 PM
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alpha... you rock!!!
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Old 07-18-2013, 02:43 PM
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Alpha the worst of it is over. I have found that the practice of gratitude really helped me keep the feeling you describe alive. I think it is a real antidote to relpase. Well done
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Old 07-18-2013, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Nuudawn View Post
Crikey..those wings takes some work to haul out of the top of our arse don't they? They're pretty flimsy yet with tender structure. But they're there. Just gotta dust off the damn cobwebs and skit off some shite..straighten 'em out and give 'em a little sun and air. We'll be flying strong in no time : )
Omg, Nuudawn! You're hilarious!

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What a lovely post, thanks.
I think gratitude is something many of us tend to forget, on this journey.
Speaking for myself, it's all too easy to fall into a pit of bitter self -centredness.
Thank you for reminding me about the beauty of expressing gratitude...
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Old 07-18-2013, 03:09 PM
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Old 07-18-2013, 08:10 PM
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Its a cold and its a broken hallelujah.
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I can't believe it. I made it day one of this experience without a drink. I though about having a cigarette and then I thought nope. Not doing that either.

There was I point where the fight to not give in to one of about 40,000 crave waves today, descended upon me so fast I barely had a second to think it through. I was literally dizzy and felt like my head was detaching from my body and starting to float away. I looked at my husband and while the whole room was spinning said "Who needs a drink ? I feel totally wasted and I hate this feeling ?".

I don't know what came over me other than emotion. But. Gheesh.

Phew.
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Old 07-18-2013, 09:44 PM
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Stay Strong AOmega. You're doing great.
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