Day 2
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 9
Day 2
Wow, what a difference a day makes. I slept 10 hours last night. I truly feel this time is different, I don't want alcohol poison in my body anymore. I am done sabotaging my life with alcohol, I want to be the best possible person I can be, a great mother to my young daughter, a good wife, friend and family member. Thank you for all of your kind words and support.
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Syracuse, NY
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That first good night's sleep is a miracle, is it not? I'm so glad you're feeling well today. Use that wellness and clarity to fuel your passion and commitment. Sounds like you have some beautiful things to live for, to be fully present for.
Welcome to the Land of the Living. Hope you'll decide to call it "Home!"
Welcome to the Land of the Living. Hope you'll decide to call it "Home!"
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 2,412
Amen!!
That's all it's about for me. No more self sabotage. I am the master of self destruction and there's no limit to my capabilities.
Your post touched me and moved me to respond...
If you're like me with self destruction, it's worth treating it. Like it has its own AV. If you focus on repairing and preventing that pattern, everything else falls in place.
I am also the master of Google. I tend to over analyze. However, when it came to my addiction, there was no such thing as over analyzing. I spent countless hours understanding alcoholism, treating it, and preventing relapse. From there, I moved my mastery to understanding and addressing my root issues. Self destruction is a root issue to my alcoholism. And of course there's a root issue behind self destruction. Just keep on peeling the layers back!!
Not drinking is one thing. Addressing the issues that makes me drink was a whole new level of recovery and freedom.
Super glad to see anyone have a breakout day like you have. We all deserve them and guess what...those days ALWAYS come. Don't forget that. Never give in! You'll be happy you did.
Quit on!!
That's all it's about for me. No more self sabotage. I am the master of self destruction and there's no limit to my capabilities.
Your post touched me and moved me to respond...
If you're like me with self destruction, it's worth treating it. Like it has its own AV. If you focus on repairing and preventing that pattern, everything else falls in place.
I am also the master of Google. I tend to over analyze. However, when it came to my addiction, there was no such thing as over analyzing. I spent countless hours understanding alcoholism, treating it, and preventing relapse. From there, I moved my mastery to understanding and addressing my root issues. Self destruction is a root issue to my alcoholism. And of course there's a root issue behind self destruction. Just keep on peeling the layers back!!
Not drinking is one thing. Addressing the issues that makes me drink was a whole new level of recovery and freedom.
Super glad to see anyone have a breakout day like you have. We all deserve them and guess what...those days ALWAYS come. Don't forget that. Never give in! You'll be happy you did.
Quit on!!
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Wisconsin, USA
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Congrats on day 2, glad to hear you are doing well. I had problems sleeping for several weeks so that's great to hear that you are already getting some sound sleep. It can wonders for your body and mind.
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Join Date: Mar 2016
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Originally Posted by Jade1224 
Hey freshstart. I'm glad you're joining me on day 2.
I also slept last night but still feel exhausted. I hope we can stay sober together. Let me know if you need anything
I also slept last night but still feel exhausted. I hope we can stay sober together. Let me know if you need anything
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Toronto Canada
Posts: 5,148
Welcome, Freshstart - can I call you cousin?
I adopted that username too, as it summed up my decision. I drew a line in the sand, leaving all my misery around addiction to alcohol in the past. I try to always keep moving forward, holding firmly in place a permanent and unconditional commitment to never drinking again.
I wish you the best! Onward!
I adopted that username too, as it summed up my decision. I drew a line in the sand, leaving all my misery around addiction to alcohol in the past. I try to always keep moving forward, holding firmly in place a permanent and unconditional commitment to never drinking again.
I wish you the best! Onward!
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