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thomas11 09-15-2020 10:30 AM

The energizer bunny, well not really.
 
Just a quick update, sober life is going very good. Feels normal again. I try not to gloss over my relapse, but I don't dwell on it too much. I'm in the middle of a 19 day stretch of working every single day. Its almost comical, I just grind it out every day. Sleep, eat, gym, work and back to sleep. I know the structure is good for me. As some of you know, if I have too much time on my hands, I will get myself in trouble.

I don't post often at the moment, and probably won't until after the Holidays as we will be working a lot until then. But I want to offer encouragement to all of you who are working on sobriety. Never EVER give up trying. I fell after 4 years and was able to pull out of it, so its never futile to keep at it. Jeff

Dropsie 09-15-2020 10:32 AM

Great to hear from you and glad you are enjoying the job.

Keep in touch.

SoberLeigh 09-15-2020 10:36 AM

Really great to hear that things are going well, Jeff.

Steely 09-15-2020 11:03 AM

Great to hear from you Jeff. Forever while we are not drinking life is good.

I'll have 9 months sobriety tomorrow. Things are by no means perfect, but that's life, hey?

Anna 09-15-2020 11:14 AM

I'm glad you checked in Jeff, and that you're doing well.

LumenandNyx 09-15-2020 11:18 AM

High Five and UP TOWN!!
:)

Hawkeye13 09-15-2020 12:36 PM

Well done Jeff!

Dee74 09-15-2020 01:32 PM

Glad things are going well. If your routine changes or stops for any reason, remember we are here for help and support :)

MaximusD 09-15-2020 04:12 PM

Great update Jeff!

Delilah1 09-15-2020 08:01 PM

Glad to hear the job is going so well Jeff. 😊

MythOfSisyphus 09-15-2020 11:10 PM

That's great, keep on keepin' on!:c011:

tursiops999 09-16-2020 10:24 AM

Jeff, I am glad to hear you're well. Don't be a stranger!

anxiousrock 09-16-2020 12:15 PM

I love this update! Sounds like work is keeping you crazy busy, try not to burn out...take a day if you need it, or if you can. I know sometimes its not possible. But, sounds like you're enjoying it anyways :), great to hear!

thomas11 09-16-2020 09:50 PM


Originally Posted by Steely (Post 7511242)
Great to hear from you Jeff. Forever while we are not drinking life is good.

I'll have 9 months sobriety tomorrow. Things are by no means perfect, but that's life, hey?

9 months is very impressive, good attitude regarding "that's life". Because its true.


thomas11 09-16-2020 09:51 PM


Originally Posted by tursiops999 (Post 7511713)
Jeff, I am glad to hear you're well. Don't be a stranger!

I will not try to be. Will do the best I can to be a bit of a presence. Thanks so much.

thomas11 09-16-2020 09:53 PM


Originally Posted by anxiousrock (Post 7511757)
I love this update! Sounds like work is keeping you crazy busy, try not to burn out...take a day if you need it, or if you can. I know sometimes its not possible. But, sounds like you're enjoying it anyways :), great to hear!

Thanks anxiousrock, at 53 I understand burnout. I am not in any contest at work, the head cheese thinks I'm doing just fine.....which means I think I am doing just fine. Take care friend.

Meraviglioso 09-17-2020 08:31 PM

Awesome to hear Jeff! So glad you have work that keeps you busy and satisfied.
One thing I was thinking about reading your post is how much alike you and I are, we both really thrive when we are busy and occupied with work or projects or exercise, idle time is our enemy. With that in mind I have already started to prepare for the holidays. It is not the holiday that is a trigger for me, but the change in my routine, more down time just "hanging out" and less productive tasks throughout the day. I am still working on ideas, but am doing my best to think about it now and come up with projects and tasks for when my works slows during the holiday season. Might this be a good idea for you too?


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