Newbies in need ODAT - Monday

[rustop61]

Good morning everyone

Hope you all got through the week-end o.k. Know you had a rough day yesterday Mary Anne so hope you are feeling a bit better this morning. You will get things sorted out, stay strong. Its Monday and the start of another week so just take it ODAT.

I'm sure we are all thinking of Cindi as she starts out in rehab. She will be missed on the boards, hope she comes back and gives us an update.

Rushing at the moment so everyone else hope you all have a great AF Monday and an even better week.

Rustop

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[charlee]

Newbies in need ODAT - Monday

Morning Rustop and all to come

Yup, another week is about to begin......Thoughts are with Cindi, I know she has made the right decision for herself, and although she will be missed, looking forward to having her come back stronger than ever.

Maryanne, please continue to share, and know we are here for you.

It's getting closer to the holiday season, so lets get this Af lifestyle under our belts and learn how to have a happy, healthy holiday season AF.

[cowgal]

Newbies in need ODAT - Monday

voice mail

He just called and left me a voicemail on my phone "this is your x husband, I am filing for a divorce today".................WOW, that just floored me, I may need to go home, I cannot mentally function w/ this much going on....................will ponder over this for a while........ 7AM is too early to digest all this, will talk to my girlfriends here at work who have been a great support to me:h

I'll will sadly keep you posted, this is going to be really difficult! But maybe worth it if I am happy in the long run??

Love you all:l

Thanks for listening, Yeah, miss Cindi, she will do well in rehab, that is the best place for her right now, who knows, maybe I'll check myself in soon??

MA:h

[charlee]

Newbies in need ODAT - Monday

Mary Anne
A lot to digest early Monday morning. After a lousy Sunday, please spend some time with your friends at work, and just talk......go for a walk, get some air...I am glad you have the support system with the gals at work...

[less desperate]

Newbies in need ODAT - Monday

I hope the inpatient program she's going to is not one of those places that makes you feel like a c riminal. I went to hospital-based public rehabs twice, and both times I came out feeling like a huge loser because of the way I'd been treated inside. They were basically lockdown facilities. And, for some reason, most of the people were there because of court orders. I've noticed that is the case with a lot of outpatient programs too. And there was a lot of hostility; people just didn't want to be there. Even the staff was cynical, like they already knew they'd be seeing us again soon. A few downright rude. I filed a written complaint but it made no difference. In fact, the director of the program suggested maybe I should just leave.

And, believe it or not, I'm not usually a trouble maker. I guess I just couldn't believe what I was seeing. It seemed the program was set up to fail.

All and all, both reabs were really depressing. Another thing: No one ever mentioned a thing about supplements to help your body recover from alcohol abuse. There were some drugs given, but that was about it, except for a m ultivitamin.

Did I just have bad luck, or are other rehab programs like this?

[rustop61]

Newbies in need ODAT - Monday

Mary Anne

Sorry to hear your news but maybe its for the best. You have said yourself he is toxic to you. Take care of yourself and your little ones. Will be thinking of you.

Have not had experience of rehab Less but maybe if you post a thread over in General you might get some feedback on it.

Rustop
Rustop

[Bettelove]

Newbies in need ODAT - Monday

Good morning everyone
Mary Anne, whishing you the best. Take care of yourself and your children. I had a great weekend. AF friday and sunday. went to a dinner on saturday and was able to moderate -- only 2 drinks. What I would do in the past is have 2-3 drinks if I went out but made sure I had 3 or 4 more drinks stashed somewhere at home so I could sneak and drink them when I came home after drinking at dinner or function. To just have two drinks and public and none at home is a BIG improvement for me. Will be AF today. I think we're all on our way to a new life may it be AF or moderation. My positive thoughts are with all of you.

[happydog]

Newbies in need ODAT - Monday

Hi everyone,
Not been on here for 2days. God i will miss cindi hope to see her back soon she has given me so much support and encouragement wishing her all the bests in rehab hope it goes all well for her.
Cowgal,I'm sure what ever path you pick will be the right one. Take good care of yourself and the kids, so you will have the strenght to see it through. wishing you all the bests of luck.
Love
Teardrop.x
P.s 10days AF and starting to feel the benefit out of it. Its beginning to feel really good!!!!!

[Bessie]

Newbies in need ODAT - Monday

Back from my hols now so I thought I would check in. I went madder than I expected so started a 30 day stint today with CookingHappy and others. Cowgal and Cindi - the very best of luck. I'll keep checking in here as it feels a good place to be.

Bessie xx