Day 9 - it's getting easier
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Day 9 - it's getting easier
The last time I posted a week ago, I had gotten fired and bought a bottle after a week of sobriety- ending up wandering my neighborhood all night feeling sorry for myself. I found myself on the steps of a church, and one of the ladies from inside brought me in and I stayed for the service.
It has been 9 days since then and I am still sober, and every day is getting easier. I threw myself into the task of finding a job, which I acquired within a few days at a sushi place making sushi and as a prep cook.
I'm am enjoying it, they are a very supportive group of people, and I am doing well. Every day I have an urge or a pang of want of a drink (Let's get a shot as a celebration! One bottle wouldn't hurt, you're doing so well!), but I quickly delete it from my mind and focus on something else, reminding me of what really matters - alcohol does nothing for my life. It is focusing on myself being fulfilled with interests and activities that mean something to me, being fully committed to living life fully, enjoying myself at work sober, working on relationships and repairing what damage I have done.
I'm glad that I started on this new path with you all. You've been truly instrumental in giving me the hope and support needed to keep fighting.
It has been 9 days since then and I am still sober, and every day is getting easier. I threw myself into the task of finding a job, which I acquired within a few days at a sushi place making sushi and as a prep cook.
I'm am enjoying it, they are a very supportive group of people, and I am doing well. Every day I have an urge or a pang of want of a drink (Let's get a shot as a celebration! One bottle wouldn't hurt, you're doing so well!), but I quickly delete it from my mind and focus on something else, reminding me of what really matters - alcohol does nothing for my life. It is focusing on myself being fulfilled with interests and activities that mean something to me, being fully committed to living life fully, enjoying myself at work sober, working on relationships and repairing what damage I have done.
I'm glad that I started on this new path with you all. You've been truly instrumental in giving me the hope and support needed to keep fighting.
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Jade I remember your post - it's nice to read that your doing well now 
9 days ago I turned a corner too - I don't think I answered your post at that time as I was in the airport I'm sure lol anyway I'm really pleased that you got a job and are getting on your feet. Never be fooled by that devious wee voice 'only one' you don't want to end up walking the neighbourhood again 
lol keep it up!
9 days ago I turned a corner too - I don't think I answered your post at that time as I was in the airport I'm sure lol anyway I'm really pleased that you got a job and are getting on your feet. Never be fooled by that devious wee voice 'only one' you don't want to end up walking the neighbourhood again lol keep it up!
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Glad you're back on track, that was quite a post! Did you ever go pick apples with them? At the very least I hope you go by and let them know you're doing better. They would probably be very happy.
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Originally Posted by advbike 
Glad you're back on track, that was quite a post! Did you ever go pick apples with them? At the very least I hope you go by and let them know you're doing better. They would probably be very happy.
SO happy to read this post!!!!!! Happy you are here again and congrats non day 9!!!
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