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Posted by ClearSkies on March 3, 2006, at 21:28:08
I still feel like a real baby at this.
I wonder if I will ever feel Normal about being sober? Will it ever feel like a natural state and require no conscious thought?
I can't think of anyone, *anyone* I've met outside of AA or Women For Sobriety who abstain from drinking. That speaks volumes about the people I know, and who I'm related to.Just wanting to be a normal person who doesn't drink.
Posted by deirdrehbrt on March 5, 2006, at 21:29:29
In reply to 6 months, posted by ClearSkies on March 3, 2006, at 21:28:08
!!!Congratulations on 6 months!!!
I guess we got sober about the same time. (Maybe I already said this? My brain gets really fried at times)
I will have 6 months on the 9th. 4 more days.
It's nice to have people walking along the same path.Blessings,
--Dee
Posted by ClearSkies on March 6, 2006, at 8:20:43
In reply to Re: 6 months, posted by deirdrehbrt on March 5, 2006, at 21:29:29
Posted by antigua on March 6, 2006, at 9:04:55
In reply to Re: 6 months, posted by deirdrehbrt on March 5, 2006, at 21:29:29
Posted by James K on March 6, 2006, at 21:10:29
In reply to 6 months, posted by ClearSkies on March 3, 2006, at 21:28:08
Yeah, It's wonderful you've come this far. I wonder about "life" too, but the day will come.
Congratulations,
James k
Posted by AuntieMel on March 7, 2006, at 13:45:13
In reply to 6 months, posted by ClearSkies on March 3, 2006, at 21:28:08
Wow! It seems like yesterday.
Happy day. Happy, happy day.
Posted by verne on March 8, 2006, at 11:49:30
In reply to 6 months, posted by ClearSkies on March 3, 2006, at 21:28:08
Congrats ClearSkies on 6 months. I recently blew a 33 day start but have had a few miracles along the way too.
Twice in the last week I was out the door on a beer run and turned back. Another time during my 33 day stint, I got half way and my daughter saw me walking, gave me a ride to the store, and I bought healthy food instead.
Usually when I "commit" to a beer run, I'm past the point of no-return. The missiles are launched and a madman has the recall code. So aborting a beer run for me is a miracle.
Perhaps there's hope and a new direction.
Verne
Posted by Sabrina0805 on March 8, 2006, at 14:20:35
In reply to 6 months, posted by ClearSkies on March 3, 2006, at 21:28:08
................ a normal person who doesn't drink .......... hearing this loud and clear.
You have done so well. You have achieved far more than I can believe possible for myself right now.
I am proud of you.
Sabrina
Posted by ClearSkies on March 8, 2006, at 15:18:10
In reply to 8 Days!, posted by verne on March 8, 2006, at 11:49:30
>
> Usually when I "commit" to a beer run, I'm past the point of no-return. The missiles are launched and a madman has the recall code. So aborting a beer run for me is a miracle.
>It used to give me instantaneous anxiety to attempt to stop a Planned Purchase. I broke into a cold sweat just thinking about not carrying my mission out to its dismal completion.
Yay Verne!
ClearSkies
Posted by ClearSkies on March 8, 2006, at 15:20:12
In reply to Re: 6 months, posted by Sabrina0805 on March 8, 2006, at 14:20:35
> ................ a normal person who doesn't drink .......... hearing this loud and clear.
>
> You have done so well. You have achieved far more than I can believe possible for myself right now.
>
> I am proud of you.
>
> SabrinaYour kind words mean so much to me, Sabrina. I really started this journey long before this 6 month mark, and you were along for that trip too.
Do you want to hitch a ride with me?
OK I will stop with the owww metaphors.CS
Posted by Sabrina0805 on March 8, 2006, at 15:26:01
In reply to Re: 6 months » Sabrina0805, posted by ClearSkies on March 8, 2006, at 15:20:12
:) I'll hitch a ride - but I might not stay on - and I don't want to let me (or you) down. And that is all I am doing lately. Since you stopped with the metaphors - I shall stop with the whole " failure " thing.
Thanks my friend - you have always been there for me!
Posted by Sabrina0805 on March 8, 2006, at 15:29:37
In reply to 6 months, posted by ClearSkies on March 3, 2006, at 21:28:08
Sorry - this thread is about you - not about me. Phooyi - sorry to highjack!!!
((((CS))))
Posted by AuntieMel on March 8, 2006, at 17:31:20
In reply to Re: 6 months » ClearSkies, posted by Sabrina0805 on March 8, 2006, at 15:26:01
Every day is a miracle. Don't let anyone *ever* call you a failure.
A failure is someone who doesn't try.
Posted by verne on March 8, 2006, at 19:58:44
In reply to Re: Sabrina Verne » Sabrina0805, posted by AuntieMel on March 8, 2006, at 17:31:20
Thanks for the encouragement.
Seems like everytime I post about drinking I end up drinking - as now.
I'm not feeling too bad about it though. In a crazy way it's not the end of the world when I get into the day or moment.
My thoughts surrounding my drinking cause me more pain the drinking itself.
Verne
Posted by Damos on March 9, 2006, at 22:07:39
In reply to 6 months, posted by ClearSkies on March 3, 2006, at 21:28:08
I'm mightily proud of you CS, mightily proud.
Just be the you you are is something pretty special.
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