Notices

Peeling away the layers - Weekenders 30 April - 03 May 2021

Old 04-28-2021, 11:31 PM
  # 1 (permalink)  
Magsie
Thread Starter
 
Mags1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 26,509
Peeling away the layers - Weekenders 30 April - 03 May 2021

I can relate my Sober Recovery journey similar to peeling an onion.


Deciding that alcohol and I didn’t get on, took me many layers of the onion to reach that decision. I guess that could be vision, looking to the future without booze....but how, it had been my life for a long time?


The next layers I knew I needed help, this was too big for me to do alone, I needed a plan...a road map.



Peeling more layers, meant one day I could be free of alcohol and the chains it had wrapped around me....Released


My next layers peeled away to reveal ‘What Next?’ How did I keep sober? How could I do this and make it work for me? Keeping doing what I needed to do to get it right, to get me on the sober path, going one way....Iteration



Finally, peeling the layers of the onion brought me results. I know I had to stay on this sober path for my happiness, my sanity, my free of alcohol life. I knew I was thankful every day for being released and getting my life back......Daily



We are all different and there’s a format to suit as all, the layers can be peeled off when you’re ready for the next layer. It leads to what we all want....Sobriety





If this is your first weekend sober, or many, come join us for support and chat...as we know the weekends can be a struggle sometimes. (We’re here all week too!)

Mags1 is offline  
Old 04-29-2021, 12:09 AM
  # 2 (permalink)  
Administrator
 
Dee74's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,044
Great post Mags - thanks

D
Dee74 is offline  
Old 04-29-2021, 12:31 AM
  # 3 (permalink)  
Member
 
Robbie64's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: UK
Posts: 3,472
Thanks Mags, I'm IN.

I'm calling SHOTGUN!
Robbie64 is online now  
Old 04-29-2021, 01:04 AM
  # 4 (permalink)  
Magsie
Thread Starter
 
Mags1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 26,509
Robbie yaay Shotgun
Mags1 is offline  
Old 04-29-2021, 01:15 AM
  # 5 (permalink)  
Member
 
Reid82's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Kerry, Ireland
Posts: 2,678
Thanks Mags, I'm in.
Reid82 is offline  
Old 04-29-2021, 02:10 AM
  # 6 (permalink)  
Ocean Lover!
 
MantaLady's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: You know nothing Jon Snow - UK
Posts: 2,603
I’m in!! Thanks for the opener Mags x

i struggled hugely yesterday to keep on the right path but managed to stay sober by the skin of my teeth. I am so grateful to have woken up with a clear head. I had an appt at the alcohol service yesterday for an assessment and talking about alcohol for an hour really had me craving afterwards. But I got through it and intend to stay sober today!

I am going to spend some time today writing out a plan and remind myself of some of the sober tools I have in my toolbox.

Hope everyone is well xx
MantaLady is offline  
Old 04-29-2021, 02:32 AM
  # 7 (permalink)  
ours de petit cerveau
 
andyh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: London, UK
Posts: 1,630
thanks Mags

hang in there Manta - glad you were able to see the alcohol service. I hope you can come up with a plan that helps you.
andyh is offline  
Old 04-29-2021, 02:45 AM
  # 8 (permalink)  
Member
 
Sober53's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Ohio
Posts: 999
Thanks Mags, I’m in for a sober weekend!
Sober53 is offline  
Old 04-29-2021, 02:48 AM
  # 9 (permalink)  
Mr
 
theVman31's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: FRANCE
Posts: 5,230
Love the OP Mags. Thanks and I'm in !

Well done Manta. I'm glad you puleld through.

Hello Andy, Robbie, Dee, Sober53 and my countryman Reid

See you all at the weekend with some music and photos...

salutations weekenders
Vincent
theVman31 is offline  
Old 04-29-2021, 03:28 AM
  # 10 (permalink)  
Paddy123
 
Join Date: Feb 2021
Posts: 120
Count me in to Mags, Great Post Thanks
Paddy123 is offline  
Old 04-29-2021, 05:09 AM
  # 11 (permalink)  
Member
 
Free2bme888's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Where I’ve longed to be all my life…..here, now.
Posts: 7,304
I’m in.


Great opener Mags! Thanks

hang in there Manta

i bumped my post IT happened to me.

looking forward to that again. Mentally in it this time.

❤️
Free2bme888 is offline  
Old 04-29-2021, 06:21 AM
  # 12 (permalink)  
Giving up is NOT an option.
 
MLD51's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 7,792
I'm in! Thanks, Mags.

Peeling that onion... I'm still working on it. I feel like I've been released now, and I have my daily habits to support my sobriety. I guess maybe I'm working on roadmap and vision now. What do I want the rest of my life to look like? What's my vision? And how do I get there? As I move into the retirement part of my life (still a few years away, but I am thinking about it already), how do I stay engaged and refreshed? How do I prevent boredom and unrest, which could lead to stinkin' thinkin' and drinkin'? It's fun to think about. For the first time ever, I feel like the world is my oyster. I feel free to decide how to BE in the world, and sobriety will give me opportunity to realize my vision, whatever it is (and it can change along the way).

MLD51 is offline  
Old 04-29-2021, 10:20 AM
  # 13 (permalink)  
saoutchik
 
saoutchik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
Posts: 16,134
In!
Thanks Mags for an interesting opening post. I never got as far as developing a plan for how to stay sober. I just knew that I had to have a plan or method to get sober (and fast because I was killing myself in nightly instalments) I was craving whisky most of my waking hours and knew I either carried on for year or two at most and die or I stopped. Once all the layers of self deception were burnt away I knew what I had to do. Desperation lead to inspiration.

Welcome to Weekenders Paddy123!

Good to see you Free2Bme

Well done Manta, it would be great to start your new job with some sober days behind you.

https://youtu.be/xUPVVLxVX9w





saoutchik is online now  
Old 04-29-2021, 10:24 AM
  # 14 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 110
I am most definitely in.
Truthbetold76 is offline  
Old 04-29-2021, 10:29 AM
  # 15 (permalink)  
Member
 
Grateful09's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Oregon
Posts: 234
Me too, love the framework, it will be something to reflect on this weekend!
Grateful09 is offline  
Old 04-29-2021, 10:37 AM
  # 16 (permalink)  
Magsie
Thread Starter
 
Mags1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 26,509
Good to see you Truthbetold and Grateful
Mags1 is offline  
Old 04-29-2021, 10:59 AM
  # 17 (permalink)  
Member
 
Cityboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Florida
Posts: 6,372
Saou, I felt pretty much the same. There is no question that I feel as though my life was saved when I quit. Still watching some of my contemporaries that are continuing down the same path I was on, some in the earlier stages, and some possibly even more advanced.
Cityboy is online now  
Old 04-29-2021, 11:32 AM
  # 18 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 110
Originally Posted by Mags1 View Post
Good to see you Truthbetold and Grateful
SO glad to be back and sober today.
Truthbetold76 is offline  
Old 04-29-2021, 01:24 PM
  # 19 (permalink)  
Member
 
Jo43's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2021
Posts: 398
I’m in for the weekend!

I’ve been Mia this week whilst my partner and I work through issues caused by my drinking and my mental health. It’s a slow process but it’s so worth it! I went to my first AA meeting on Tuesday and I’m being referred for CBT so I feel I’ve started my sober journey. I’m 11 days sober but I know the weekends are hardest for me I would love to check in and help support others as we get through our days xx
Jo43 is offline  
Old 04-29-2021, 01:49 PM
  # 20 (permalink)  
ours de petit cerveau
 
andyh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: London, UK
Posts: 1,630
welcome Jo43
andyh is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:11 PM.