Thank You, SR!
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Thank You, SR!
Getting sober this go round was quite intense. Each relapse has showed me how progressive alcoholism is and how bad life can get. I firmly believe that had I not given sobriety another go round I would of managed to lose a lot in my life. It was a matter of time. I was actively destroying my job, my marriage, my friendships..... I was drunk so much and so often that my life and who I was became unrecognizable.
This is not some "Ive made it. Look at me now" post. I just want to acknowledge the fact that getting sober is extremely hard and very courageous. Getting sober is worth all the struggle in the beginning. I'm almost at the 5 month mark and the difference is like night and day.
My worst days are a thousand times better than my hungover drunk days. I am healthy emotionally, mentally and physically. I have a deeper connection to a higher power. I feel hopeful. I have gratitude. I have love to give. There is so much that I have been given. The biggest gift is this community and the people here who kept me afloat when I was really struggling.
I really look forward to my interactions with a lot of you. I trust this community. Thank you for allowing me to be here and to grow.
This is not some "Ive made it. Look at me now" post. I just want to acknowledge the fact that getting sober is extremely hard and very courageous. Getting sober is worth all the struggle in the beginning. I'm almost at the 5 month mark and the difference is like night and day.
My worst days are a thousand times better than my hungover drunk days. I am healthy emotionally, mentally and physically. I have a deeper connection to a higher power. I feel hopeful. I have gratitude. I have love to give. There is so much that I have been given. The biggest gift is this community and the people here who kept me afloat when I was really struggling.
I really look forward to my interactions with a lot of you. I trust this community. Thank you for allowing me to be here and to grow.
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Well done Mizz! Fantastic recovery work and progress.
You are a rock star in my book - so helpful, energetic, consistent and forthcoming with your insights.
You are a person of high integrity and I deeply appreciate what you have done for me and others here.
Thank you.
You are a rock star in my book - so helpful, energetic, consistent and forthcoming with your insights.
You are a person of high integrity and I deeply appreciate what you have done for me and others here.
Thank you.
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Always enjoy your posts Mizz.
It would not be alcohol necessarily, it would be the madness that goes with it.
How I know, it would make things worse.
So far far so good.
You really do contribute here, Mizz. I'm grateful for your presence.
It would not be alcohol necessarily, it would be the madness that goes with it.
How I know, it would make things worse.
So far far so good.
You really do contribute here, Mizz. I'm grateful for your presence.
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Originally Posted by The Wonderful (((Mizz)))
My worst days are a thousand times better than my hungover drunk days. I am healthy emotionally, mentally and physically. I have a deeper connection to a higher power. I feel hopeful. I have gratitude. I have love to give. There is so much that I have been given. The biggest gift is this community and the people here who kept me afloat when I was really struggling.
.Your on a path that 'rings true' for you and that is beautiful to see
Namaste
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After I posted this I went about my day and the day turned into one for the books. It was not 5 minutes or 10 minutes of complications. The entire day was full on challenges and my head space was BAD. Personal stuff and work stuff all at once.....
What did I do? I followed the structure. I came home and took a bath. I drank tea. I got into my safe place, which is my bed with a pillow, and turned on a sitcom. I did not think of drinking as an escape. I actually thought drinking would make the entire situation worse. I ate pizza. I ate pie. I petted my cats and talked to them for a bit. I fell asleep.
Recovery "tools" work if you use them and work them into your life.
Today is a million times better. Recovery tools for the WIN!
What did I do? I followed the structure. I came home and took a bath. I drank tea. I got into my safe place, which is my bed with a pillow, and turned on a sitcom. I did not think of drinking as an escape. I actually thought drinking would make the entire situation worse. I ate pizza. I ate pie. I petted my cats and talked to them for a bit. I fell asleep.
Recovery "tools" work if you use them and work them into your life.
Today is a million times better. Recovery tools for the WIN!
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So happy for you Mizz. You are one of the people who helped me early on in my sobriety and I am just so glad to hear that you have finally given yourself the same gift. Keep it moving, keep around here and enjoy what you have earned. Thank you for sharing.
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