One Step at a Time - July 2013

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time - July 2013

im never gonna be fixed

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - July 2013

Hey Pauly - I'm here friend. :h:h:h
Maybe we are not fixed today....but we are still reaching for our goal. Hang in there friend. :h Remember what this thread is called......

One Step at a Time......

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - July 2013

what's going on Pauly? You drinking?
I may be pooped and grumpy all the time but I am here too

[allswell]

One Step at a Time - July 2013

Hey Pauly,

Whatever happened keep in mind that we will always be a work in process and never be fixed. Life doesn't work in such black and white terms. The most important thing is getting it right more days than not and getting what took years to become a habit out of our everyday life a little at a time until our new life becomes the new normal.

We all feel the frustration with ourselves from time to time, the most important thing is to not let it define us. Keep up the effort and move back to where you now feel most comfortable.

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time - July 2013

thank you guys,i figure one day of drinking in june,hopefully one drinking day in july,is progress,im still dissapointed,i thought this was over

[Glass Half Empty]

One Step at a Time - July 2013

Sorry I didn't jump into the mosh pit!

Bit of a rough week, but I have a few days off now so maybe I can help get some hopping happening.

[JackDanielsGirl]

One Step at a Time - July 2013

pauly anytime we don't drink like before it is progress. One day out of 30 or 31 is great progress for me or any of us. It can be used as a reminder to always keep up our guard. Don't let this "slip" drag you back to the bondage AL once had over us. You are doing this my friend, stay the course.
Love and hugs to you.

Glass like the new avatar.

mama, allswell, nora - always a pleasure to see you guys.

Well I got the job. Hostess for Applebees. Not exactly what I wanted but it will do for now, it is income.

I am sending out 4 more resumes for clerical work today, maybe one of those will pan out.

Have a great and AF day

Love and hugs to all.
JDG

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - July 2013

hey Glass!!
good job JDG...keep looking, but at least you have something, right?
Juja - I went from a 12 pack a night, to maybe drinking once a month.......maybe....
I'm not completely happy with that, but I recognize the progress.....
it's a new day, right
gotta jump in the shower and off to the loony bin!

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time - July 2013

happy thursday everybody,jeez rough nite for me,how am i ever supposed to heal if i keep giving in? i had no trigger,i just really didnt care makes no sense to me,iwas doing very well,it makes me scared of myself,now i gotta deal with feeling hungover all day how dumb! you guys really are wonderful i appreciate that i have you guys to talk to and you understand where im coming from,hubs just thinks its o.k to have beers sometimes,i dont,anyways have a good one

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - July 2013

I love a good, cold beer. I love the buzz and the feeling of relaxtion. But...that being said...I am unable to stop and I HATE hangovers....remember this feeling and try talking to your hubs...maybe he will be more supportive if he understands how important this is to you
We keep no beer in the house and the liquor cabinet is locked...only hubs has the key...and that is fine with me

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time - July 2013

oh mama,ive talked and talked to hubs about this,and how important it is to me,in the end im the one making the dumb-ass decision to drink,do you ever get that feeling that you just want to escape,forget about everything for a bit?i used to put on a few fave c.ds and walk on the treadmill or even just run in place,fantasize about hot guys,or im a celebrity,anything to escape my reality(which really is great anyways) i guess im just a whiner,boo-hoo,how the hell did al ever step into the picture?all it does is make me sick,cripes,im sorry all just venting,and pissed at myself,maybe if i would have came home from work yesterday,took a short nap,anything to not drink,dammit! alright enough bitching,how is everybody?

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - July 2013

Bitch away sister!! I totally feel you!
My therapist wants to have a family counselling session about hubs drinking...it's NOT gonna happen.
But at least he does it away from me and the house is clean
and YES...I dream about escaping every day
remember how shitty you feel right now...ok?

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - July 2013

home eating chicken parmesan...yum...with iced tea!

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - July 2013

slinking in to say hi.....sorry I've been AWOL

I'm depressed, have a UTI that won't go away, and am generally numb, but not from AL.

I know this will go away, and I'll get my life back. All will be well.

Love you all, and hope have a good weekend.

[Frequent Traveler]

One Step at a Time - July 2013

Still here,
Heading home today finally, can't wait to sleep in my bed again.
FT