Five months sober
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Five months sober
A hard-fought month this one, but hey once you get momentum that first drink seems less and less likely, as the last gets further and further away. It seems a long time ago now.
I had one of those great recovery days yesterday, starting with a strange moment where someone surprising - and successful - let me know they were also attending AA, which gave me a boost. Then a day of pink clouds and general well-being.
I'm stuck in a bit of a rut outside of recovery but it's all manageable, that is the key. Anyway I'm off to the countryside again for a week of heavy rain and gales by the looks of it, but certainly no hangovers...
I had one of those great recovery days yesterday, starting with a strange moment where someone surprising - and successful - let me know they were also attending AA, which gave me a boost. Then a day of pink clouds and general well-being.
I'm stuck in a bit of a rut outside of recovery but it's all manageable, that is the key. Anyway I'm off to the countryside again for a week of heavy rain and gales by the looks of it, but certainly no hangovers...
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Great update and great going!
I recall my Dad telling me, pre-AA for me, that I would be surprised how many terrific people I'd find if I decided to get in the program. Turns out, he was right- I can tell you there are so many people I thought well of before I knew they were in recovery and think even more of now.
Keep going. I recall your arrival here and am happy for your progress!
I recall my Dad telling me, pre-AA for me, that I would be surprised how many terrific people I'd find if I decided to get in the program. Turns out, he was right- I can tell you there are so many people I thought well of before I knew they were in recovery and think even more of now.
Keep going. I recall your arrival here and am happy for your progress!
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Originally Posted by Tetrax 
A hard-fought month this one, but hey once you get momentum that first drink seems less and less likely, as the last gets further and further away. It seems a long time ago now.
I had one of those great recovery days yesterday, starting with a strange moment where someone surprising - and successful - let me know they were also attending AA, which gave me a boost. Then a day of pink clouds and general well-being.
I'm stuck in a bit of a rut outside of recovery but it's all manageable, that is the key. Anyway I'm off to the countryside again for a week of heavy rain and gales by the looks of it, but certainly no hangovers...
I had one of those great recovery days yesterday, starting with a strange moment where someone surprising - and successful - let me know they were also attending AA, which gave me a boost. Then a day of pink clouds and general well-being.
I'm stuck in a bit of a rut outside of recovery but it's all manageable, that is the key. Anyway I'm off to the countryside again for a week of heavy rain and gales by the looks of it, but certainly no hangovers...
I hope that you give AA a good try.
It has been a literal life-saver for me.
You do meet some fascinating people in the program.
We have all kinds - tinker, tailor, soldier, sailor.
But mostly just nice folks who are trying to get better.
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Originally Posted by PhoenixJ
how are you Tetrax?
I picked up my five month chip last night and I can't tell you how good it feels to see so many of us at this meeting with similar times. A real camaraderie there.
On a sad note, someone I went to outpatient with passed away this week, and it really hit home. A good man, had an okay innings but alas this disease had consumed him by the end.
It's a wretched thing.
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Congratulations on 5 months Tetrax, that's fantastic. It should be getting easier now, you just have to be wary of complacency. I am sorry to read about the guy from outpatients, it is a reminder that this affliction kills people.
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