Hi guys, not after sympathy
Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,234
Folks didn't turn their backs on me through out my
own recovery, so in return, I won't do that either.
There is still lots of information to learn about addiction
and recovery which continues to be freely given to all
who seek it.
Folk kept suggesting to me to keep coming back
and to not leave before the miracle happens.
Glad to have to back.
own recovery, so in return, I won't do that either.
There is still lots of information to learn about addiction
and recovery which continues to be freely given to all
who seek it.
Folk kept suggesting to me to keep coming back
and to not leave before the miracle happens.
Glad to have to back.
, Mummy!
Blue Belt
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Soberville, USA
Posts: 4,174
Getting clean hurts like nothing i have ever experienced.
They tell me mixing meds into the picture and the slope becomes even more slippery.
You already have half the battle won because you are aware and are seeking help here.
The suffering is what us addicts have to deal with. The crave comes at us from all angles.
It is analysis vs emotion, left brain vs right. That is why it is so insane feeling.
The mental hell can ramp up for months. It morphs for a lifetime.
But, there were/are little victories everyday that I could grasp on to and hang on.
Getting to bed sober each day is sort of the daily icing on the cake.
Hope this helps you persevere.
Love love love.
Thanks.
They tell me mixing meds into the picture and the slope becomes even more slippery.
You already have half the battle won because you are aware and are seeking help here.
The suffering is what us addicts have to deal with. The crave comes at us from all angles.
It is analysis vs emotion, left brain vs right. That is why it is so insane feeling.
The mental hell can ramp up for months. It morphs for a lifetime.
But, there were/are little victories everyday that I could grasp on to and hang on.
Getting to bed sober each day is sort of the daily icing on the cake.
Hope this helps you persevere.
Love love love.
Thanks.
not a greeter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: padmasana
Posts: 13,927
It’s good to see you posting mummy. I’ve been thinking of you, wondering and hoping you were doing well. I’m sorry to read that you have not been.
I do hope you’ll stick around and be active on the boards. Posting, before drinking can be part of your plan to get sober if you haven’t come up with one yet. Checking in, being accountable on your own thread... joining a class and being active posting there... the gratitude threads...
Is rehab an option? Counseling? I know meetings weren’t readily available to you but there are plenty of online meetings of all types (SMART, Recovery Dharma, Refuge Recovery, AA etc). There are books & podcasts that can be helpful too.
In the past you’ve stayed busy with cooking, kids and painting your house which is great. Your kids are older now and need their mom more than ever. I’m sure your house still looks lovely from the last painting. Can we help you come up with a sobriety plan adding in more sobriety driven actions?
I’m glad you’re back
.
I do hope you’ll stick around and be active on the boards. Posting, before drinking can be part of your plan to get sober if you haven’t come up with one yet. Checking in, being accountable on your own thread... joining a class and being active posting there... the gratitude threads...
Is rehab an option? Counseling? I know meetings weren’t readily available to you but there are plenty of online meetings of all types (SMART, Recovery Dharma, Refuge Recovery, AA etc). There are books & podcasts that can be helpful too.
In the past you’ve stayed busy with cooking, kids and painting your house which is great. Your kids are older now and need their mom more than ever. I’m sure your house still looks lovely from the last painting. Can we help you come up with a sobriety plan adding in more sobriety driven actions?
I’m glad you’re back
.
Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,100
Welcome back, Mummy
Figuring out how to stay sober can take some time, but you are here and still trying. Just keep at it. Early recovery for me was all about finding replacements. Sugary drinks and chocolate kept the cravings at bay. You can trust that life will be better without alcohol long term.
Sending strong empowering vibes your way
Figuring out how to stay sober can take some time, but you are here and still trying. Just keep at it. Early recovery for me was all about finding replacements. Sugary drinks and chocolate kept the cravings at bay. You can trust that life will be better without alcohol long term. Sending strong empowering vibes your way
Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 3,748
Good Morning,
You can do this. You are not a fraud. Just struggling with something that we all have struggled with.
I hope you continue to post and become active once again in the recovery community. Strength in numbers.
We are here for you.
You can do this. You are not a fraud. Just struggling with something that we all have struggled with.
I hope you continue to post and become active once again in the recovery community. Strength in numbers.
We are here for you.
not a greeter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: padmasana
Posts: 13,927
Originally Posted by Mummyto2 
I can’t like posts on my thread I am not technologically minded but thanks and I do like thanks 🙏
Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Big City
Posts: 3,895
Originally Posted by Mummyto2
Thank you all, Dee I have no idea to be honest x
Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: NSW - Australia
Posts: 14,536
Your original one line post tells me you know what to do Mummy. You came here wanting to get sober. First step.
I'd set myself 1 day (Today) where I didn't drink. Just 1 day, then watch them grow. A little self nurturing, drink lots of fluids, and get some rest. Mummies with 2 kids often forget THEMSELVES. Time to change that, and get back to some self care. I'm a Mummy with 2 kids too. Grown, but still my kids.
The fact you are feeling positive further tells me you have hope you are going to pull this off. And you will. Just one day.
Grab your day and put down the bottle, ditch it, like it's ditched you. It's a mean, merciless enemy.
We are your friends.
You can do this because you want it, just like we do.
I'd set myself 1 day (Today) where I didn't drink. Just 1 day, then watch them grow.
A little self nurturing, drink lots of fluids, and get some rest. Mummies with 2 kids often forget THEMSELVES. Time to change that, and get back to some self care. I'm a Mummy with 2 kids too. Grown, but still my kids.The fact you are feeling positive further tells me you have hope you are going to pull this off. And you will. Just one day.
Grab your day and put down the bottle, ditch it, like it's ditched you. It's a mean, merciless enemy.
We are your friends.
You can do this because you want it, just like we do.
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