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[lilmea]

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Good morning all,

Just going about the business of living.

Stay strong and positive and have a good day.

[cmhguy3]

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that which does not kill us makes us stronger!

Hello all,

I rarely bring my personal life to MWO but this morning I must vent a bit. I got the pink slip from my client this morning. In the back of my mind I knew it was coming and have been preparing mentally for it. In the past this would have been an automatic trigger or excuse to get tanked. THAT IS NOT AN OPTION THIS TIME! I am going to be strong and see this thru sober. Am I scared yes, and I worried yes, do I know others are in the same boat , yes. Now is the time for me to dig deeper and rely on every tool I have to get thru this is a positive manner. I am so grateful for you all.

I will use all my power to remain calm, cool and collected,

Guy

PS, just typing it out makes me feel a bit better!

[cymru]

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Sorry cmh, whats a pink slip?

[cmhguy3]

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My position was terminated . I am now unemployed but they did give me a two weeks notice!

[lilmea]

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CMH,
You did the right thing coming here where there are so many people who understand exactly how you feel. As you said yourself drinking is not an option. It can only make a bad situation worse. Setting your priorities and remaining calm and collected sounds like a solid plan. Hang in there and don't forget you are not alone. You have people here ready to give you all the support you want.

[cymru]

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Sorry to hear that mate. I was made unemployed back in August and finding work is so hard at the moment. We'll get there mate, and the way I look at it now is money spent on booze is even more money wasted cause I need it for food, bills etc.

[startingover]

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Hi Guy,
I know how you feel, I was given the push in November, it is a shock, but I am using it as a chance to change my life. It is scary but also an opportunity.
You will get through this and be better for it.
Take care
Startingover

[time2change]

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Guy
Although you may have been expecting this it does not make it any easier. I am glad that you are not allowing this to be a trigger. Remember a drink would not make this situation any better. I am, like you hoping that something better comes from this. Stay positive. Remember this will be the best year ever!!!

[tlrgs]

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i know the feeling guy .. this working for my self is everything its all cook up to be yes i have work now but whats after this job .. i have to deal with this every job .. and yes the thing to do is not let it gwet the best of you or me .. we survive and it makes me look even harder for work and do more thing to promote my work .. you might want to think about that ..just do your best abd stay strong and think positive .. the year of change if you want to do something you have to make it happen to get what ever you want in life .. big hugs buddy

[cymru]

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Day 9 today, and im feeling good. I think I have found the meetings I feel comfortable in and will be attending 2 def per week, with a poss 3rd depending on family commitments. Its been a big step for me, but I think its what I need to stay sober for good.
Have a great day all.

[lilmea]

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Good Morning all,

Cy congrats on day 9. You are sounding very positive. Glad that you have found meetings you are comfortable with.

Just a quick touch down here. Have a busy day planned. Back in the day-I had stopped making any plans or commitments because I know I wouldn't be ale to keep them.

Hope everyone has a good day.

[aprilmoon]

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Hey ya'll!!! I will have 2 weeks (14 days) AF at the end of the day. WOO HOO

It's good being sober. :thanks:

[tlrgs]

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good morning everyone .. cy that great you found the meeting you are conforable with..

lilmea.. i know what you mean i use to be the same .. never ever made plans was always planing to just stay at home and drink .. you can say that was my time work all day and come home and the frisrt thing not a kiss to the misses but a beer as so as i got in the drive way ...

aprilmoon thats awesome ..well done girl

cmhguy whats the pla of attack buddy .. so what your next step
and has anyone figure out how much money you will have and what are you going to do at the end of the month with it ..

have a great day everyone enjoy stay strong and think positive

[cmhguy3]

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Day ten here. I will formulate a plan today. Resume is blasted everywhere, no unnecessary spending and I have been spending a lot of time on the SMART RECOVERY site. It has a lot of tools and articles that I am finding helpful. ALso, did you know they have online structured meetings each evening. It is like cyber AA. I like it! Might want to check it out. Msecond plan is to not read the paper or watch the news for a few days so that I do not FREAK out about the economy and possible unemployment!

[upnorthgirl]

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yes

I am in---