Hawkeye13

That took a lot of courage and inner-strength Gabe.

You’re really digging into recovery whole-heartedly

Surrendered19

That is great Gabe. Well-done. Are you coming towards the end of your stay in treatment? I'm so glad you made the decision to do that. What a gift to yourself and your future self.

Gabe1980

Thank you ❤️ It's honestly the best thing I could have done....for the first time, in a long time, I'm excited about my life again xx

MissPerfumado

What an amazing thread. Well done, Gabe. Sending you love.

I so identify with the feeling of surrender, with just letting it go, and facing the truth. And the gratitude for a safe container to share and be held.

And it's your commitment to the program that's making this precious gift possible.

Gabe1980

Thank you ❤️

Gabe1980

So four days to go....

I can't believe it. I'm so excited about all the little things. Going food shopping and cooking my own food, seeing my family, going to new meetings and getting to know people.....being myself! Being free!

Nervous, excited, scared and about everything in-between.

Thank you all for sticking with this thread. It's been really great to check in and the encouragement has been amazing.

I'm looking forward to checking in and posting other people's threads now too.....I needed to focus on me but it's going to be time to help myself but helping others here And we all need it!! ❤️

Dee74

Yay Gabe

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dickensen

Congratulations for "being myself, being free". Isn't sobriety wonderful!

venuscat

This ❤️

Scott2295

Thank you Gabe for sharing your story. I’m on Day 19 and your journal has been very inspirational. I wish you all the best in your continued recovery.

Obladi

Hey Gabe,

I'm glad you're feeling strong and ready to face the world.
You are such a giving person that I'm not surprised you'd think your turn is up now. It's not.

When I was somewhere around six months out of (my second) inpatient rehab, a wise person told me that alcohol detox is one thing, emotional detox follows. Around the same time, another wise person remarked that I was still recovering, and how important it is to take care of myself during that recovery period. Those two concepts were enormously helpful to me - I hope they are for you, too.

Where will you be going when you leave there?

Gabe1980

Gabe1980

Hey O....thank you, that is really helpful to remember. I am determined to take my time and lucky enough to have a couple of months to get on my feet....staying with my parents for a few weeks, then looking for somewhere new to live/work.

Recovery first....then build in the rest of life but recovery ALWAYS first.

It's been such an emotional process and the therapy has been intense but there is a lot now to process and come to terms with. A lot of learning and a completely different perspective.

I think emotional recovery is exactly right xx

Hevyn

Only 2 days now. It's wonderful to read about your enthusiasm for reclaiming your life.

Gabe1980

Thank you Hev ❤️ I can't quite believe I feel this way! Xx

venuscat

So where are you going after rehab love? s xx ❤️

Gabe1980

Going to my parents for a few weeks, just until I'm ready to start rebuilding things....they are going to a friend's and family aftercare group tomorrow, to learn a bit about the rehab program and addiction in general Xxx
How are you? Feeling better? ❤️Xxx

venuscat

That is fantastic love ~ I know you know this: a good plan is paramount. s
And you know we are with you every single step ❤️❤️

And your parents are wonderful

I am all good. Thank you dear Gabe xx

Gabe1980

I'm really glad to hear Suze....lots of love ❤️xxx

venuscat

Love back.....and hugs. ❤️