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Posted by ClearSkies on August 17, 2006, at 21:52:10
I don't even want to peek at the archives from a year ago. It's in the past where it belongs.
Such sweet relief.
Posted by James K on August 18, 2006, at 0:16:36
In reply to One Sober Year, posted by ClearSkies on August 17, 2006, at 21:52:10
I can't imagine. I know what you mean about looking back.
Good for you. Your brain and body are better off than you may even realize.
James K
Posted by ClearSkies on August 18, 2006, at 8:40:19
In reply to very special » ClearSkies, posted by James K on August 18, 2006, at 0:16:36
Thanks!
How are you, James?
Posted by antigua on August 18, 2006, at 9:38:50
In reply to One Sober Year, posted by ClearSkies on August 17, 2006, at 21:52:10
That is so great! I've been thinking you would be close to a year, but I didn't want to ask or jinx you.How do you feel about it?
All my very best,
antigua
Posted by James K on August 18, 2006, at 13:24:52
In reply to Re: very special » James K, posted by ClearSkies on August 18, 2006, at 8:40:19
> Thanks!
> How are you, James?--I'm drinking too much these days again. I'm still sane other than an immobilizing deppression. Even though I've memorized and internalized every argument against AA, I've been considering going back just to be around humans and resocialize (and get support for not drinking).
Your sucess is inspirational to me. There isn't much substance board activity, and those of us still using don't have much to add sometimes.
Keep it up,
james k
Posted by ClearSkies on August 18, 2006, at 16:12:52
In reply to Re: very special » ClearSkies, posted by James K on August 18, 2006, at 13:24:52
> > Thanks!
> > How are you, James?
>
> --I'm drinking too much these days again. I'm still sane other than an immobilizing deppression. Even though I've memorized and internalized every argument against AA, I've been considering going back just to be around humans and resocialize (and get support for not drinking).
>James, I finally said to myself that I wouldn't again attend any more AA meetings. Although they are completely supportive of sobriety, overall the organization triggers every molecule in my body to want to drink again. (There's a semi-rational explanation for this, but I don't expound on it for fear of being advised to try yet another meeting, as "they are all different".) I do attend a weekly womens' sobriety meeting for my support. It's not a good fit for me - I think I'm the only married woman in the group and I have a hard time relating to the others' experiences. But it keeps me grounded, and keeps me going, and brings me back to centre. That's all good.
> Your sucess is inspirational to me. There isn't much substance board activity, and those of us still using don't have much to add sometimes.
>That's true - although when I was still using, and trying to get sober, and not able to do so with much success, it was a great comfort to me to be able to write about my guilt and anguish here, and have cyber support. Many times it's been the only help I've been able to accept. I do encourage anyone who is using and wants to stop to post here. I've made some lovely friends IRL from doing just that.
CS
Posted by ClearSkies on August 18, 2006, at 16:18:04
In reply to Re: One Sober Year, posted by antigua on August 18, 2006, at 9:38:50
> That is so great! I've been thinking you would be close to a year, but I didn't want to ask or jinx you.How do you feel about it?
> All my very best,
> antiguaAt times I'm very casual about it, like it's no big deal. Living without drinking is much easier than coping with it. I am aware that at different times, I view my sobriety as an achievement. At other times I see it as something that isolates me so completely from those who are able to drink.
As my confidence and sober experiences grow, so does my ease with not drinking.thanks for your kind words,
CS
Posted by antigua on August 21, 2006, at 9:34:31
In reply to Re: One Sober Year » antigua, posted by ClearSkies on August 18, 2006, at 16:18:04
I really agree that living without drinking is better than coping with drinking. That gets me through some long hours. Also, the other advice that really got to me was just don't take that first drink (as opposed to I'll only have one). For me, it's always the first drink that gets me into trouble, not number 4, etc.
I'm really proud of you. I understand downplaying the achievement, but you know it's great!
antigua
Posted by curtm on August 21, 2006, at 12:04:41
In reply to One Sober Year, posted by ClearSkies on August 17, 2006, at 21:52:10
Posted by llrrrpp on August 27, 2006, at 16:17:06
In reply to Re: One Sober Year » ClearSkies, posted by antigua on August 21, 2006, at 9:34:31
Posted by AuntieMel on September 15, 2006, at 16:18:45
In reply to Re: very special » ClearSkies, posted by James K on August 18, 2006, at 13:24:52
Would it help if I call you (or you call me) every day for encouragement? Or just to chat?
I could be kidding myself, but I like to think it helped CS when she was starting out.
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