nez

I can feel the new you shining through, Gabe. So glad for you!
Keep up the good work and the rewards will come rolling in!

Mizz

GABE! Congrats on two weeks! You are doing so well. I am so happy for you and the progress you have made. All of the steps you have taken are AMAZING! Keep on keeping on.

I was just thinking of you this morning and wondering how you were doing. Wondering when you would post. SO SO SO good to see you! Sending love and hugs and all good things from California!

dickensen

Congratulation Mizz for two weeks. Every day onward will be diminish the voice of your AV and your body will heal little by little.

Gabe1980

Thanks very much everyone.....hit a bit of a wall today. Just into my third week and I'm tired but still showing up and doing my best.

It's really hard when people leave that you have got close to, even though it's great that they have finished the program. Luckily, there are several people within an hour of me, so we are all going to meet up and go to meeting together, have lunch and hang out.

I feel like I've been here for a month. Just trying to keep it in the day. Love to you all xxx

venuscat

I hit a wall today as well. The physical kind.
I am not sure why I do not allow myself to have a lie down when I am not feeling well....I bet that would be a good meeting topic.

I am glad you are in a safe place so that when you hit a wall there are counsellors and medical people around to make sure you get the proper care.
Love you to pieces dear Gabe ❤️❤️

Dee74

Take care Gabe - you too Suze

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Gabe1980

Hope you feel a bit better today Suze and remember to take care of yourself. You take care of everyone else! Love you too ❤️

Gabe1980

Thanks Dee...if you are going to fall to pieces, then this is the best place to do it! X

venuscat

I slept like a happy log. All better today.
Thank you both. xxxxx

And yes, rehab is a safe place to let those emotions all come out. It is exhausting though, I am sure.
Hope you are eating well and getting lots of sleep. More love headed your way

AlbaSober

How are you doing Gabe X

Gabe1980

I'm good thanks Alba, will PM you later.

GIving my step 1 today in front of the group. 30 examples over 6 areas of life, that demonstrate powerless and unmanageability in my life because of addiction. It's basically looking at my addict over the past 27 years and facing up to what it actually is. Terrifyingly liberating.....but mainly terrifying! X

Dee74

You’ll do fine Gabe

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Gabe1980

Thanks Dee

venuscat

❤️

Gabe1980

Well....that was one of the most difficult things I have ever done. My whole body was shaking. I got through it though and I did as well as I could, was as honest as I could be and it was a very supportive environment, which got me through to the end.

It's astonishing the impact of seeing myself and my addiction written out in front of me like that and then sharing this shameful and painful part of myself and my life with other people....ooft!

Now I can move on. On to a better life, as a better person. Plenty work ahead but I know what I'm leaving behind me xx

venuscat

Well done honey. You are brave and strong.
And I am so very glad you are in such a supportive environment. xx s ❤️

Gabe1980

xxxx

silentrun

Well done Gabe.

Gabe1980

Thanks folks....it's so good to have some positive news to share!

Hevyn

I would have been terrified too. Scary, but so necessary! I'm so glad you made it through that emotional sharing - I know how relieved you must feel.