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Don't feel guilty about taking time to go to meetings. Recovery is/can be a selfish process. As you recovery and feel better you'll be a better, more present parent. Recovery is a process which takes time and work, but its worth it in the long run. I know I felt guilty is early recovery about going to meetings 5-7 days a week, but I came to realize those meeting kept me sober. Those meetings were why I kept my job, my husband, and my kids. Keep at it. Good luck!
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Georgia
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It's frustrating not being able to start a new thread. Tried the one word subject, didn't work. But I use only the mobile app so... Anyway...here it is.
Hello all - I've made it to 3 weeks.
That being said, the time seems to be going by a lot slower, which is understandable.
It's time for me to revamp my sobriety plan/lifestyle.
I haven't been to a meeting in over a week and have been reading less. This past weekend, I was so lazy and eating like crazy. It's time for me to get back into gear.
My phone was also off for two weeks so that kind of hindered me a little as it's the only access to the Internet and missed posting/reading here.
Will be looking into exercise regimens for beginners. I want to start the beach body program but even with the money from not drinking I've saved, I still can't afford it right now. It's amazing that alcohol still has an effect on my wallet 22 days later. I've literally had no money these past 22 days (except for payday, then it was gone to bills!) but it's funny because if I was still drinking, I would've found a way to get money for alcohol (and dig myself further in the hole).
I've got two critical bills to pay this week but don't get paid again for two weeks. I'm trying to not stress out about it. I've been praying and have turned my life over to God. I'll get through this I know! Just stressful not knowing where the money will come from...
But my husband has started a new permanent job (finally!) and he loves it so far. So things are looking up even if our electricity does get cut off, lol.
Hello all - I've made it to 3 weeks.
That being said, the time seems to be going by a lot slower, which is understandable.
It's time for me to revamp my sobriety plan/lifestyle.
I haven't been to a meeting in over a week and have been reading less. This past weekend, I was so lazy and eating like crazy. It's time for me to get back into gear.
My phone was also off for two weeks so that kind of hindered me a little as it's the only access to the Internet and missed posting/reading here.
Will be looking into exercise regimens for beginners. I want to start the beach body program but even with the money from not drinking I've saved, I still can't afford it right now. It's amazing that alcohol still has an effect on my wallet 22 days later. I've literally had no money these past 22 days (except for payday, then it was gone to bills!) but it's funny because if I was still drinking, I would've found a way to get money for alcohol (and dig myself further in the hole).
I've got two critical bills to pay this week but don't get paid again for two weeks. I'm trying to not stress out about it. I've been praying and have turned my life over to God. I'll get through this I know! Just stressful not knowing where the money will come from...
But my husband has started a new permanent job (finally!) and he loves it so far. So things are looking up even if our electricity does get cut off, lol.
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Join Date: Jul 2013
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Hang in there. Sounds like you already know that drinking will only make the financial struggle worse. It'll get better, just takes a little time. Glad your husband is starting a permanent job and even more glad that you were able to check in today!
Wishing you the best today...
Wishing you the best today...
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Join Date: Jan 2014
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Today marks 30 days sans alcohol.
The time seems to have slowed down a bit. I can't believe it's only been 30 days, lol.
But I am getting more done and I think my emotions are leveling out just a little.
I'm grateful for today. I'm grateful to experience every waking hour sober.
The time seems to have slowed down a bit. I can't believe it's only been 30 days, lol.
But I am getting more done and I think my emotions are leveling out just a little.
I'm grateful for today. I'm grateful to experience every waking hour sober.
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