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[cuckoosnest83]

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Amelia, what a lovely post for everyone. You have covered everything so I am going to take the lazy person's way out and just second everything you said. You said you have been drinking a lot of caffeine lately. Do you like herbal tea? There is a few brands sold here in the states that I really enjoy that I would be happy to send to you if I can. I'm not sure what customs regulations are. I've been drinking a lot of these before I head to bed. I'm trying to stay up a little later tonight than I usually do. A friend on another thread is at a party tonight with alcohol and I waiting to hear how she made out. Well, I'm going to make a cup of tea. I hope you have a good nights sleep and a peaceful rest. I'm having people over on Friday but I will be home during the day doing last minute details so I will be thinking of you and your partner at your couples session. Hope all goes well and you get some issues aired.

Love to all,
Cuckoo

[cuckoosnest83]

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Hi Zige, I had a wonderful day. A bit on the dreary side but nice none the less. I hope your's went well too.

Cuckoo

[maggiemoo]

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I know I just joined but I will be gone for a few days. i'm going to my son's house for a few days for Christmas. My husband isn't invited, he raised my son but isn't his father, my other son, his half brother won't go so I go alone. My, it should be great fun!ha I'm so looking forward to it. Anyway, I will check back with you all when i get back on Monday. Have a great weekend.

[wakupmom]

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Good morning!A cold frosty one at that,but a least there will be some suinlight which is soo much better than the dark,rainy days of late.

This thread has been busy.Lots of support and frienship.That is great.

Hi maggie,sorry to hear of your family problems,and i hope you find some peace in yourself at this difficult time of year.Like zige said you need to put yourself first,which i know is easier said.Could you get some distance?Anyway hope you enjoy your time away xx
Cuckoo,your still in the winning seat(fab).I will be thinking of you on friday eve,and hope you have a splened time.Will want to know all about it on sat xx

Amelia,Look at you,with all those stars.I reckon 9 today!Sorry to hear you are having a few stressfull days,but at least your dealing with them sober.Best of luck to you on Frid.I too will be thinking of you and want you to know my hand will be resting on yours.My scrap with the tax man is being pushed to the back of my mind.They are taking me to court because i can't afford to pay any more off an overpayment of tax credits(crazy)Just mad busy at the moment trying to get sorted for our hols next week.Thankyou for mentioning it.My 5 days were not consecutive by the way.Infact it will be 7 today,just need to stay focused to get my jobs done,and as many before christmass.xx

Cindi, i too hope your recovering from your bug.Seems to be such a lot of it about.Hope you can find time to rest,i think thats the key.Difficult in this busy life xx

Prose,Glad you found some comfort in Ziges message.Good for you.You will find your way.I also believe that you will find the bennifits from your exercise.Like the others say it takes time,and i am sure once your mental attitude is lifted it will all come together xx

Zige,It is a delight to have you here,so please stay around.I hope you too are happy.Thanks for your support xx

To any one else i may not have mentioned.Have a good day xx

[AMELIA]

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Hi Wakeup, Thanks for the best wishes for Friday! Man, this tax credit business is such a fiasco it is unbelievable. It is crazy. Have you been to citizens advice or a lawyer? If you have to pay it back, can you not pay it in installments over a loooooong period of time??
Glad that you are keeping busy and glad that your AF count is rising - 7 days - It's all good.

Maggiemoo, I hope you find some way to enjoy the festive season with your son and daughter in law regardless of the issues between you. Looking forward to your return.

Cuckoo, thanks for the offer of a shipment of herbal tea - that is very kind of you. However, I know that my local supermarket sell a wide range, so I will go down and stock up....xx

Hello to Cindi and Prose and Zige too - thinking of all of you and wishing you well :h

Bye.

[zige]

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The word-beautiful-loving-kind-honest-and-sober people good morning,the next 24 hrs is your piece of heaven Go for it everyone, its yours.Love you all.

[keeper]

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Good Morning All,

This morning it's a bit on the chilly side, even here in Texas. Hope all my pals here are safe, warm and AF.

Zige, grabbing my piece of heaven as I begin my Thursday.

[fjones]

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Hi All, Had 3 days and crashed with a bottle Tuesday night. Day 2 again and thank god no desire. Going for 4 this time. Lots of life stress - work, money, worried about my brother and his foul work environment with violent pupils, my relationship may be ending through life circs. outside of myself i.e. the man is unable to build his career here despite his best efforts and may go back to his home country. I am devastated. Xmas is always a bad time of year for me - I am estranged from my sister, her two children and my mother because I confronted the sexual and other mental and physical abuse that happened in my family when I was a child and there was an incident of it one Xmas Eve - so Xmas always feels like an illusion to me and is emotionally a very painful time - and the PTSD I have goes hair wire - and in the last 4 years I have used the wine to deaden all of this and its constant re-surfacing despite Step4s, Step10s and loads of counselling. I know othehrs have the same issues and stuff to deal with but it hurts, it really hurts.

[Cinders]

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fjones,

Hang in there. Lots of hugs from me to you. :l :l

This holiday time will pass and if you can stay AF and get through it, you will be so much better at the other end of it starting out the new year sober and clear headed.

Then, you can also take some action to get those bad things well behind you and not let them keep you down. I hope you have a good counselor or psychiatrist helping you with these things.

I am so sorry you are hurting. I really am.

Lots of love,
Cindi

[prose]

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hello everyone,
fjones, I am so glad you found this thread and are posting here. I hope it will bee a "tool" you can use in your fight against drinking, I know it has sure helped me!
I think a lot of people forget how stressful Christmas is for so many, just keep coming back here for positive thoughts and I am sure you will make it through!
Just remember we are all here....
Hello to everyone else, good to read the progress.....
I am out of town for about 5 days and am not sure I will have access to a computer so if you don't hear from me until tues you will know what is happening,
love P

[AMELIA]

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Fjones, it does sound like a very difficult and painful time of year for you. Please stay close to the boards and post as often as you can. Thinking of you.:l :l :l :l

[zige]

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Fjones.
I went into a rehab for alcoholism after going through the DTS and getting detoxed.4yrs i was sober and i got hooked on pain killers.I went back into rehab feeling i was worthless and failed my wife and 5 children.i had nothing left in me to carry on.that night i got on my knees on prayed to my higher power please help me to go on i will do any thing to feel alive again.i have heard different stories in rehab but while praying i got this warm feeling inside and i knew my higher power i call God was with me I felt so good i broke down sobbing.i finished rehab,and went out into the real world this time i was not alone.i found my piece of heaven and i work every 24 hrs one hour at a time for 21 yrs .I know how i am only arms distance away from a drink.the word before was dirty drunk,asshole.boozer.worthless,piece of shit.now the word is for all you recovering people Beautifull,loving,careing.kind,thoughtfull and in love with my piece of heaven,Fjones dust yourself off and get your 12yr piece of heaven back we are always there for you (allways.)we need you. you are the tread that keeps us together.i can feel your pain let it go.You always come first and then as you heal you will be able to handle your affairs.Have a nice night in your piece of heaven.With you always (allways) (me).you are never alone.

[zige]

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Keeper
Cherish that piece of heaven and work hard in it the rewards are your new life with out the booze and all the pain.every body is here for you you are never alone.we are having a snow storm now.have a nice night and take you piece of heaven with you.(me).

[Cinders]

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Zige,
I, for one, Thank you for the message. It helps me immeasurably.
Love,
Cindi

[zige]

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Wakupmom.
Yes i am very happy in my heaven.the only thing that upsets me is to see you people in such pain.in my drinking years i was in a living hell everyday.the bottle was my God and it ruled me.the only thing i worked hard at was making sure i had enough booze to last me all day.i know how hard it is for you.i hate to preach but i can see it work, if you sacrifice yourself on hour at a time so you can live the rest of your life in peace and harmony,believe me if you ever new how many times while getting sober. he would never throw something at me that i could not handle, early in my sobriety i needed $858.oo i was stressed for a couple of day.I got a check from the goverment back income tax$858.oo right to the penny.after that i never doubted i was on my way to recovery.i have my life back Thanks to people in AA who cared and love me. i need you people so much,it is my honor to be there for you.without i am nothing.yes i am happy thanks) to people who care.love you guys (me).i hope you all have a peacefull in your heaven.Cindi the pleasure is mine.