One Step at a Time - June 2012

[RingingCedars]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

Hey Paula--just a bit fuzzy brained and slightly embarrassed for my blatherings-very thankful for the support here too. I am going to bring up my other thread TOMORROW!

[RingingCedars]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

Mornin' Mama--me too on the laundry piles?

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

RC - I have tweo groen sons that play sports....eeeeewwww....so the laundry is NEVER done in my house!!

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

You do know that men are capable of doing laundry. :H:H

[Cinders]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

Good Morning everyone,

I, too, like this thread. It is difficult to be honest at times because we do feel like we let others here down as well as some of us (you know who you are ...) like me just have taken so darned long to achieve what it seems others just jump onto MWO and "get" right off.

To be completely honest about feeling good sober versus when drinking, I do feel good when I am not drinking. Unfortunately, I do not feel as good as I used to many years ago when I was drinking non-alcoholically. Those two or three glasses of wine at night with good friends or family put me in a wonderful, warm, happy place. I felt better after that wine than I ever did sober.

Fast forward: I no longer ever achieve that happy place when drinking. I go straight from sober to blacked out, then when sobering up, anxious and shaky.

So, now I have to accept that I will never get that good feeling again with alcohol. It is difficult for me but with my physical issues from drinking, I better accept it or die.

As I take each day step-by-step, I must find other avenues for joy. A friend with many years sobriety told me that it takes a long time to find other ways to feel joy but they do come and until then, one foot in front of the other.

One step at a time.

Thanks for listening. :-)

Cindi

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

Cindi -

Great post!!! Thank you. Yes - I am one of the ones that have to wonder why I still haven't got it??

I am certainly on a different path than when I first started this journey. But, I'm still not there yet. The last few days have been rough. Not exactly cravings......but, wanting to go where I normally go. Looking for my comfort, I think. So, I need to learn other things to use for comfort. (Not sleeping all day which is what I used this weekend).

Anyway - thanks again for that great post.

[sunshinedaisies]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

Hi everyone WE HAVE RAIN I am so excited..... and my water butt is full! they didn't send the inner tube for the second one so I only have one set up but it is full already!

Just got back from my friends house which was really emotional - she is hanging in there by a thread...... but I will be there for her.

Nora - I too, haven't 'got it' yet. And don't know hwy. I am sure it will click one of these days..... Hopefully.

Rc - what thread are you talking about bringing up tomorrow? And no worries on your blathering last night - LOL

Love and hugs, Sun

[Destiniey]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

Good morning Mama.....I will definitiely send you some shoes....size 8...gotcha covered! Ha! Have you heard from K9 at all?????

[Destiniey]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

RC...don't worry about your blathering last night...I am glad you are having a better day today!

Cinders...one foot in front of the other...I will keep that thought with me throughout the day! You have been through so much medically and you are such a strong person.....such an inspiration to us!

Nora..I too am definitiely on a different path this time. Ever since my last screw up 4 days ago I feel alot stronger and like I can really do this. But I am going minute by minute...hour by hour and day by day...whatever it takes! I hope you are feeling better today!!!!!!!!!

Sunshine....We were supposed to get rain here today too but the sun just came out. I was looking forward to a day where I can do inside chores and not feel guilty about not being outside! Enjoy the rain!!!!!

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

K9 is off otday...she warned me in advance!!!
YAY for the rain Sun!!
Good to see you Cinders!!

[Destiniey]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

Good for her...a day off!!!!! I hadn't seen her on here during the weekend so I was just curious!

[RingingCedars]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

Thread resurrected for those who wish to pat themselves on the back. I sure hope to see you there Sunshine.

Mollers glad to hear about Joey's success. I was praying for the lad too.
Mama--I remember hockey gear--and he wasn't even hormonal yet!
Nice to see you Cinders. On joy--my joy in the last years was had by helping others to be well. Achieving joy going forward is going to take some investigating to be sure.
Nora-hope your spirits are lifting.
Destiniey--some nice cushy walk/joggers in a size 8 too if you're taking orders.
Roll on day--going to hang laundry...

[sunshinedaisies]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

RingingCedars;1333125 wrote: Thread resurrected for those who wish to pat themselves on the back. I sure hope to see you there Sunshine.


Destiniey--some nice cushy walk/joggers in a size 8 too if you're taking orders.
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I don't think horse shoes come in nice cushy walk/joggers RC - ROTFLMBO !!!!

Off to finish getting ready for work.....

Love, sun XX

[RingingCedars]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

sunshinedaisies;1333134 wrote: I don't think horse shoes come in nice cushy walk/joggers RC - ROTFLMBO !!!!

Off to finish getting ready for work.....

Love, sun XX

I bet they do! Been to a tack or pet shop lately? It's incredible. They are painting acrylic nails on dogs now!

Have a good night at work Sun. xo

[SKendall]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

Hope everyone is having a sober day. Yes, it's definitely a step at a time. When I spent Christmas alone this year, I really had to do some serious thinking. The addictive brain has poor impulse control so we think of alcohol and don't listen to the warning signs, just buy that alcohol when we crave.

I had to find quiet and stopped watching tv, etc. I listened to soothing music and became mindful, if I were near a beach like at my home in WA state I would have walked the beach, that always used to help me. Just can't walk just yet.

Since my ankle and foot rebuild I have to take painkillers and as soon as that drug hits my addictive brain, I feel like drinking, smoking and caffeine. I see it for what it is because at the moment I can't NOT take the medicine. I just deal with the cravings visualizing what is going on in my body.

Soooo glad to see you posting Cindi, YOU have helped me so much and you know I love ya. Can you find something that you are passionate about and focus on that. I know you love gardening. You are a very strong person.:h