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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Life
Hello,
I hope you are all doing well. I have been reading and responding, but haven't officially checked in for a bit. After a slip up over my vacation in June, I haven't been drinking, and I am feeling really good about that.
Life this past month has been a little stressful. My husband found out a few weeks ago he is going to be laid off in October, due to downsizing in his company. He is actively searching, and we are hopeful he will find something soon. I keep trying to remember things happen for a reason.
I have also been dealing with a few health issues, and I am out on disability, I am working with a few specialists, and hope to have an answer soon, but I am not used to being home, and not being able to do much. None of these issues are alcohol related, however, they have certainly taken away any desire to even have a sip of alcohol.
I have always found SR to be such an incredible support system, and a positive impact in my life. I know I can post celebrations and SR will be happy for me, and when I have messed up SR has been supportive in helping me find a plan to get back on track.
Right now I would love if you can keep my family in your thoughts/prayers. I have an amazing husband, three incredible kids,
and a great family/friend support system, and for this I am grateful. That being said, I am still a little worried about the near future.
I hope you are all doing well. I have been reading and responding, but haven't officially checked in for a bit. After a slip up over my vacation in June, I haven't been drinking, and I am feeling really good about that.
Life this past month has been a little stressful. My husband found out a few weeks ago he is going to be laid off in October, due to downsizing in his company. He is actively searching, and we are hopeful he will find something soon. I keep trying to remember things happen for a reason.
I have also been dealing with a few health issues, and I am out on disability, I am working with a few specialists, and hope to have an answer soon, but I am not used to being home, and not being able to do much. None of these issues are alcohol related, however, they have certainly taken away any desire to even have a sip of alcohol.
I have always found SR to be such an incredible support system, and a positive impact in my life. I know I can post celebrations and SR will be happy for me, and when I have messed up SR has been supportive in helping me find a plan to get back on track.
Right now I would love if you can keep my family in your thoughts/prayers. I have an amazing husband, three incredible kids,
and a great family/friend support system, and for this I am grateful. That being said, I am still a little worried about the near future.
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Join Date: May 2012
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Welcome back Delilah, that's great to hear that you are staying sober, congrats on your time so far. Sending positive thoughts for a full recovery from your health issues and best wishes for your husband to find employment as well.
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Delilah, of course you're worried. I hope your husband is able to find a new job that he likes, and that the new specialist is able to help you to get back to work. It sounds like you'd rather be working than sitting at home. But, I'm sure you are uneasy about what will come. I'm sending good thoughts and prayers your way.
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Naperville, IL
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Hi Delilah-
I too worry (to the point of obsess) about the future, sometimes. What keeps me going is the (true) fact that everything has always been OK. It seems silly to think of it so simply, but it's true.
At every point in my life, I've generally been OK. There's never not been a time when I wasn't OK in a single moment.
Life is a mystery, and yes, things happen for a reason. But, in my experience, things generally turn out better, albeit different, than I have planned.
I too worry (to the point of obsess) about the future, sometimes. What keeps me going is the (true) fact that everything has always been OK. It seems silly to think of it so simply, but it's true.
At every point in my life, I've generally been OK. There's never not been a time when I wasn't OK in a single moment.
Life is a mystery, and yes, things happen for a reason. But, in my experience, things generally turn out better, albeit different, than I have planned.
Trudger of Happy Destiny
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Naperville, IL
Posts: 1,918
And Delilah, I'll also add...whatever has brought you this far, is not going to abandon you at this point. That's just not how it works.
You'll be OK, life will be OK. No one knows what the future holds. All we have is the here, now, and today.
We've all won the cosmic lotto just by the mere fact that we're here. Life is beautiful and quite the gift. :-)
You'll be OK, life will be OK. No one knows what the future holds. All we have is the here, now, and today.
We've all won the cosmic lotto just by the mere fact that we're here. Life is beautiful and quite the gift. :-)
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: California
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It's okay that you had a slip up. No one is perfect. Just try to learn from it on move on. You know that life is better without drinking. 
I hope things get better for you and your family. Try to stay positive.
I hope things get better for you and your family. Try to stay positive.
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I'm sending positive thoughts your way, Delilah. I really hope you and your family sort out the employment and health issues. The great thing is that you don't have a desire to drink despite the challenges! You're doing great, and you'll come out of this okay.
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