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01-21-2015, 07:09 AM

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Sarahnels

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Four Days In

So you have probably heard the story a hundred times over. Well, I am just another story. I've had my share of shortcomings in life involving stress which led me to abuse alcohol to cope. But I'm tired of this life. Waking up every morning with the stench of ammonia seeping through my pores, and irritated that my kids are so needy. Yesterday was great. Third day in, and I felt almost normal. Happy even when I was home from work in time to play with my kids and put them in bed. Yes, I was home, instead of in a dark stale old bar. Felt right. I know four days seems like a mediocre achievement, but it is a big one for me. I usually only make in to day two before I pull out a bottle of wine. So, here I am. I hope to continue.
I have been making a lot of to do lists for some reason

It seems to help me in the mist of my sudden urges. Positive small things that I hope to do in the near future.

01-21-2015, 07:14 AM

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Anna

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Welcome!

And, four days is not mediocre. It's a great accomplishment. Well done!

01-21-2015, 07:15 AM

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Soberwolf

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Welcome nice to meet you youl find so much support here

Exellent Sarah reading that was awesome

Big well done on day 4 that is fantastic keep up the good work

01-21-2015, 07:28 AM

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mns1

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Four days is awesome Sarah! It's not mediocre at all. Little steps ulimately climb mountains. Keep taking it a day at a time.

More power to you Sarah!

01-21-2015, 07:32 AM

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Foolsgold186

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4 days is huge! Those are the hardest days to get by so well done.

Welcome too!

01-21-2015, 08:19 AM

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Findingtheway

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4 days is NOT mediocre. It's how it's done.

It's how i try to REMAIN sober. One day at a time.

Congrats on the 4 days. I know how difficult the early days are.

01-21-2015, 08:38 AM

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fini

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welcome, Sarahnels

yes, a to-do list of things i could act on in any given moment was helpful to me, too. still is, just in general

and being engaged with others in places like this.

stick around.

01-21-2015, 08:56 AM

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SoberLeigh

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Here at SR, there is no such thing as someone being 'just another story' or anything 'mediocre' about four days of sobriety.

Welcome, Sarah; glad you found us.