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I'm late but I'm here and sober! I don't feel like doing anything today, so that's just what I'm doing. It's a gray, chilly day, so I'm hanging out under some blankets and I'm going to read a book. It's so quiet, cozy, and peaceful in my home right now. I used to think that was boring, but now I'm loving it!
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M... Ring ring... I know what it's like to post a hello and try not to ask for help when I need it desperately.
I volunteered at a domestic abuse hotline. Thought I can do this. I have been there... But wow... So in training the person teaching the class said that there are calls where the person is only asking about the weather.... I was like what???
I understood in a moment that they were not asking about the weather. They did not know the words to put to what was going on.
Maybe there are others like me.... Maybe post about the weather.
Reach out however..... The weather in Maine today is warm and sunny. Breezy... How is the weather by you?
K
I volunteered at a domestic abuse hotline. Thought I can do this. I have been there... But wow... So in training the person teaching the class said that there are calls where the person is only asking about the weather.... I was like what???
I understood in a moment that they were not asking about the weather. They did not know the words to put to what was going on.
Maybe there are others like me.... Maybe post about the weather.
Reach out however..... The weather in Maine today is warm and sunny. Breezy... How is the weather by you?
K
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Yeh you got the idea K ..
Sometimes talking around stuff is easier than talking about stuff , and i remember what it is like clicking that refresh button wondering if there is going to be something new to read or get me out of myself a bit …. Sooo the weekend thread rolls on
Saturday evening here , wind is blowing again , i'm tucked up under the covers (wireless keyboard and mouse are a great invention ) I have the radio on BBC radio 4 & 4 extra and am feeling snuggly .
Bestwishes, m
Sometimes talking around stuff is easier than talking about stuff , and i remember what it is like clicking that refresh button wondering if there is going to be something new to read or get me out of myself a bit …. Sooo the weekend thread rolls on
Saturday evening here , wind is blowing again , i'm tucked up under the covers (wireless keyboard and mouse are a great invention ) I have the radio on BBC radio 4 & 4 extra and am feeling snuggly .
Bestwishes, m
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Yes, I'm warm and cosy in London too, Mecanix. Just walked back from an AA meeting and a gust blew my hat off. Now I'm cooking a curry and listening to a bit of music. I was determined that this weekend would be a sober one and thanks to a LOT of face to face support from people in AA and texts and phone calls from my recovery friends, it has been so far. Just can't bear the idea of getting smashed again and turning up hungover for work next week.
Hope other people on SR are facing a potentially lonely Saturday night knowing that we have each other for company.
Hope other people on SR are facing a potentially lonely Saturday night knowing that we have each other for company.
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Wind is blowing here in Seattle too! Knocked out my power and when it came back on one of my satellite tv boxes was shot. Three days for them to send me a new one. 
Oh well, the one in the bedroom still works! Looks like I will be going to bed early tonight!
Hope everyone is safe and sober!
Oh well, the one in the bedroom still works! Looks like I will be going to bed early tonight!Hope everyone is safe and sober!
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Originally Posted by Weasel1966 
Olive.... Did you cook? I have a pork roast in the oven.
Beef shank cooking in the wine free pom juice as we write! Long grain brown rice and something green. It will be ready in a couple hours!
I love slow cooking on a rainy windy day!
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Olive... Love it! I have red and gold potatoes boiling... Going to mash them with butter and sour cream.... Mmmmm... The roast is almost done... Just cut it up with carrots celery onion and garlic... Cannot wait.
Always better to smell cooking them booze in the house.
Good for you. Enjoy!
Always better to smell cooking them booze in the house.
Good for you. Enjoy!
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Chicken roasting with lemon, pepper, garlic and oregano. Roasted potatoes on the side. All in the Greek style. Wish I had some dandelion greens to go with them. Just have to roll with a salad.
M, K, I think it's true. Much easier to talk about the weather, than things eating you from the inside out. There is certainly a duality. light/dark, AV/Sober Guy. I think Sober Guy asks for help. Need to get up close and personal with that guy. That being said, sometimes we are simply grateful for good weather. Sunny and 50 F/10 C here today.
No cravings to report today or last night, but Saturday night can be tough and lonely. I've got American Horror Story ready to go. Keeping busy. Will post if I get squirrelly.
Yours,
Cas
M, K, I think it's true. Much easier to talk about the weather, than things eating you from the inside out. There is certainly a duality. light/dark, AV/Sober Guy. I think Sober Guy asks for help. Need to get up close and personal with that guy. That being said, sometimes we are simply grateful for good weather. Sunny and 50 F/10 C here today.
No cravings to report today or last night, but Saturday night can be tough and lonely. I've got American Horror Story ready to go. Keeping busy. Will post if I get squirrelly.
Yours,
Cas
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TR mentioned in another post they may be taking his phone while he is in evaluation...
Rainy, windy, and cold here in VT but snug inside...just made brownies and had a warm one from the oven with peppermint ice cream....YUM!
I hope everyone stays strong tonight.....
Rainy, windy, and cold here in VT but snug inside...just made brownies and had a warm one from the oven with peppermint ice cream....YUM!
I hope everyone stays strong tonight.....
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Originally Posted by jt1234
Man I'm productive when sober. Usually Halloween decorations would still be up during thanksgiving. Not anymore.
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