I finally went to treatment
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I finally went to treatment
....and it was the best decision I ever made. After years of constant relapsing every couple months, I had enough. I lost a great job, a terrific man and whatever self worth I had left which wasn't much to begin with in the first place. I couldn't look at myself in the mirror.
on April 17, I went to a place here in Toronto for 28 days. I was just discharged on Monday so still adjusting to being home with no job and no relationship. I see this now as a blessing and NOT a curse.
I'll have 2 mths sober next Monday.
I wasn't sure what to expect in treatment, but I went in with an open mind and heart and a huge amount of willingness to LISTEN. I knew I would gain tools to help the relapsing but what I wasn't prepared for was the intense education I got on finding myself. I walked in there a lost and broken women at 40 who had NO clue of who she was or what her purpose was...and I left a transformed person. I feel like I am seeing the world through new eyes and finally have started to feel connected to something beyond myself. My self will was getting me nowhere really fast. I didn't realize I was emotionally and spiritually bankrupt.
I can't wait to give back and help others (if and when they ask) find their way.
If you ever have the opportunity to get help and are on the fence about it like I was for years....just do it. Give it a shot. What do you have to lose?
Happy Sober Wednesday people. <3
on April 17, I went to a place here in Toronto for 28 days. I was just discharged on Monday so still adjusting to being home with no job and no relationship. I see this now as a blessing and NOT a curse.
I'll have 2 mths sober next Monday.
I wasn't sure what to expect in treatment, but I went in with an open mind and heart and a huge amount of willingness to LISTEN. I knew I would gain tools to help the relapsing but what I wasn't prepared for was the intense education I got on finding myself. I walked in there a lost and broken women at 40 who had NO clue of who she was or what her purpose was...and I left a transformed person. I feel like I am seeing the world through new eyes and finally have started to feel connected to something beyond myself. My self will was getting me nowhere really fast. I didn't realize I was emotionally and spiritually bankrupt.
I can't wait to give back and help others (if and when they ask) find their way.
If you ever have the opportunity to get help and are on the fence about it like I was for years....just do it. Give it a shot. What do you have to lose?
Happy Sober Wednesday people. <3
Congrats on two months sober!! 
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Originally Posted by Bunny211 
Awesome!
Get a sponsor, some meetings, and incorporate the steps into your life.
Treatment is great but you must continue with the work.
Hugs and blessings to you!
Get a sponsor, some meetings, and incorporate the steps into your life.
Treatment is great but you must continue with the work.
Hugs and blessings to you!
meeting her next Monday (long weekend coming up here) and getting ready to start this journey.
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Treatment was a life-changer for me too, and has kept me on the right path with daily maintenance and keeping up with meetings when I can and staying close to whatever supports I have.
Good for you for going, we are fortunate to have such opportunities to be able to help us help ourselves.
Good for you for going, we are fortunate to have such opportunities to be able to help us help ourselves.
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Originally Posted by Bunny211
Awesome!
Get a sponsor, some meetings, and incorporate the steps into your life.
Treatment is great but you must continue with the work.
Hugs and blessings to you!
Get a sponsor, some meetings, and incorporate the steps into your life.
Treatment is great but you must continue with the work.
Hugs and blessings to you!
You can do this- glad you are here.
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Truth,
I am super clean and sober for 2 years, but i am curious about your rehab.
Can you...break it down...the basic flow, the format...is there a syllabus?
What did you do.each day, what do you do now that you finished the training?
thanks.
I am super clean and sober for 2 years, but i am curious about your rehab.
Can you...break it down...the basic flow, the format...is there a syllabus?
What did you do.each day, what do you do now that you finished the training?
thanks.
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Originally Posted by Bobbieka
Awesome post to read. I think you are about to really enjoy life. Good luck on your sober journey.
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Originally Posted by D122y
Truth,
I am super clean and sober for 2 years, but i am curious about your rehab.
Can you...break it down...the basic flow, the format...is there a syllabus?
What did you do.each day, what do you do now that you finished the training?
thanks.
I am super clean and sober for 2 years, but i am curious about your rehab.
Can you...break it down...the basic flow, the format...is there a syllabus?
What did you do.each day, what do you do now that you finished the training?
thanks.
I had been to AA years ago when I was sober in 2009 but never even did the 4th - freaked out and ran. This time I promised I will do the steps and give it an honest shot, b/c really at this point...I have nothing to lose here. I have a higher power now and the word "God" doesn't invoke fear and apprehension in me the way it did years ago.
Will I become a Big Book Thumper? Most likely not, it's just not my style. Do I think their spiritual practices could lead to a more harmonious life? Yes, I do now.
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