Another part of life
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Another part of life
It's been a few. Today I work on day 564. Thanksgiving was a day I'll remember. A family member of mine lost there battle to COVID-19 that day. We had a Thanksgiving dinner as planned no drinking involved. We all felt it deep you could see the redness in my family eyes from the crying. But as a family we stood strong and supported each other during these times. Another member of my family has recovered from COVID-19 during this time so we are very grateful. Life can be hard when you lose people you love. The last few days have been quiet. But then we received some good news for the family we have another member to welcome to the world. In the past I would have crumble and went straight to the bottle or anything to numb the pain. But not anymore. I am here sober and still putting in the work. Sometimes life hits you out of no where. Stand firm on the foundation you built in recovery and the storm will pass. And the sun will shine again.
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So sorry for your loss, stickyone. Also, congrats on the news of a new family member! 564 days is amazing, good for you, and for staying strong and present during the hard times. Thank you for your post.
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So sorry for your loss. That is good you still did the dinner. Way to go on staying sober during such an intense time. Congratulations on your 564 days. Bittersweet though since you have a new life on the way.
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Sorry for your loss stickyone... yet congrats to the new addition to your family. If proof were needed it's a lesson to us all that life happens while we try to mend.
Youre a real inspiration that you continued your work on staying sober, the highs and lows of life can be tricky for us. You did great by staying mindful of that.
Youre a real inspiration that you continued your work on staying sober, the highs and lows of life can be tricky for us. You did great by staying mindful of that.
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Very Sorry for your loss but your post also rather beautifully celebrated the circle of life, the new born amidst the sorrow to bring us hope - thank you and congratulations on your amazing sober time.
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I'm so sorry stickyone. Yeah, those times we reached for the bottle during hard times made sense didn't they? Problem is we just couldn't stop even when the crisis passed. I'm happy that your awful news was tempered with some wonderful news.
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Hey Sticky. Sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my best friend to COVID in August. I have not recovered. Although I am sober almost 6 months I am not living my best life. Life is constantly presenting new challenges and I’m always a step behind it n coping with them. I know that the only chance I have however is to attempt it sober. At least I have a chance at happiness that way.
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Originally Posted by BeABetterMan 
Hey Sticky. Sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my best friend to COVID in August. I have not recovered. Although I am sober almost 6 months I am not living my best life. Life is constantly presenting new challenges and I’m always a step behind it n coping with them. I know that the only chance I have however is to attempt it sober. At least I have a chance at happiness that way.
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