suzyq77

I just had a complete emotional meltdown after a couple of very disappointing phone calls.

I'm not usually an emotional person, especially when I'm sober. Suddenly wave after wave of emotions just hit me and for a while all I could do was lay in my bed and sob.

Of course the first thing I wanted to do was drink the rest of the day away. I refuse to do it.

Life is hard. This too shall pass.

Day 32 going on 33

Maudcat

Breathe. It will get better.

aasharon90

Having support from fellow members traveling
along the same road of recovery as you makes
living life so much easier.

Instead of reaching for alcohol or drugs,
we learn to pick up the phone, come here
to SR or talk with someone who also
understands addiction and recovery.

We never have to go thru anything in
life alone again because there will always
be someone whose been there or done
the same similar things as we have and
will be more than happy to share their
own ESH - experiences, strengths and
hopes of what their life was and is like
before, during and after addiction.

You never have to carry those heavy
crosses on your shoulders again because
we are here for you in SR to guide you
with helpful suggestions to solve situations
so you can continue to grow in recovery
more healthier, happier and honest in all
areas of your life.

Congrats on your 1st month of sobriety.

SnazzyDresser

Good going for staying sober, SuzyQ. That's how it's done, no drinking no matter what.

suzyq77

Thank you Sharon. This is a comfort. I felt so alone in the moment, not knowing what friend or family member I would want to dump this on. I was a mess, but it passed and I know I'll be okay. Thanks to you and SR for just being there.

SeaOfSerenity

well done on getting through!

you've proved to yourself that you can cope and that you don't need to drink.
imagine how worse it all would have been with a hangover. no thanks

MidnightRider

Sorry you had a rough time there ...
Good going on not looking for a drink.

Take care tonight!

Anna

Yes, Suzy, life is hard and we often don't understand it. I'm glad you to through it and things will become easier.

suzyq77

Thanks Midnight Rider. I think I'll read a book and turn in early. I appreciate the support.

suzyq77

Thank you Anna

Delizadee

It happens.
You weathered it, and I know you will weather many more.

Maybe tuck a little pick me up note somewhere to remember your survival guide in trying times, have your list of people to call, places to go, and things to do that comfort and lift your spirits.

Good for you! It happens, it happens to me often enough, unexpectedly at times. It's part of the human condition.

Mags1

Nice one suzyq. Congratulations on your 32 days sober.

I find that if I talk it out on SR there is always someone there to help, who knows , who can relate to us.

biminiblue

The really good thing about continuous sobriety is that all of this passes. I was super emo in early days.

It gets better. Well done with making it through.

Mklove

Aarsharon , That was really nice to read your note of support to all of us. I find this surprisingly therapeutic checking in on this site. There have been at least several times when I was reading and I thought I had written the post, so many times I can relate or learn something. And get support.

suzyq77

Thanks all for the kind words! Today I'm 35 sober and I feel like I am actually getting back to my "old self" again. I really haven't felt this good in a few years. Thanks so much for the support! It's good to know I am not alone.

Dee74

Congrats on 35 days suzyq

january161992

suzyq77

Thank you Dee & January!!

I hope you have a wonderful day <3

Mklove

It was a wonderful fall weekend. Losing my best friend means creating new memories without her. The hardest part is that she lived here with me, for 12 years with her boyfriend who still lives next door. He had dinner with us tonight and we all are learning to carry on without her, the glue that bound us all together. I'm sober now, I miss her every day and so wish she was on the healing journey with me.