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Old 12-29-2015, 04:04 AM
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Lessons learned...

Things I learned over Christmas...

Feelings aren't facts...they can change in an instant, helpless to hopeful, angry to calm, hurt to helping others. I bounced between all of those. And none of them caused me to drink.

Other people drinking around me cannot make me drink. I can have fun, love and laugh much easier without it. Sitting playing a board game as the only sober person in the family did not make me feel isolated as I feared. I still enjoyed it. And I didn't suffer the next day.

I need to really listen and be open to signs nudging me in the direction I must take. To do this I must be free of fear. And to do that I must have faith. Working on my spiritual side is of paramount importance.

My sobriety is reliant on no-one and no situation. It is between me and my God. There is no one person or one situation that will cause me to drink if my faith remains strong.

I can survive Christmas!! And right now...I am looking forward to what the New Year will bring. Thanks my friends.
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Old 12-29-2015, 04:17 AM
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Absolutely loved this post, especially the "feelings" part! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!
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Old 12-29-2015, 04:19 AM
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Have a lovely sober New Year.
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Great post Jeni - thank you

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Old 12-29-2015, 04:39 AM
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What a lovely post. xx
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Old 12-29-2015, 05:22 AM
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Fantastic post Jeni!!
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Old 12-29-2015, 05:32 AM
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Congrats Jeni x
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Old 12-29-2015, 06:50 AM
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Way to go, Jeni
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Old 12-29-2015, 07:15 AM
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Love what you say about ' feelings' such an important thing to remember. Glad to hear you had a nice sober Xmas!
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Old 12-29-2015, 07:20 AM
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Those are all such strong and important points. When I realized that I could let go of my feelings, that I didn't have to go with them, my life changed forever. I'm glad you're doing well.
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Old 12-29-2015, 08:58 AM
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Glad you survived Xmas, my pal)
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