Newbies Nest

[Guitarista]

Really really hard right now. I think I have really blown it his time. We are not talking at all. Making dinner and then bed. Don't know if I will be able to sleep, maybe sleeping pils.

Hi K. Gee, sounds tough. I hope you get through the night ok. Let's hope tomorrow is much better. But you are doing a great thing in taking action to reclaim your life with no more booze. You will be ok. Stick at it friend. G

[Quit wining]

Hey Karen!

Don't hesitate to lean on your friends here if there's anything we can do.

There are some great listeners here!

Your fellow nesters will be thinking about you.

[Starfish1]

Hey Karen :hug:

Don't worry about ANYTHING else tonight, except NOT drinking. Just take care of you, like Ava said. Tomorrow will take care of itself.
If you are hungry right now, please eat. That will take care of any cravings you are having and will also help you sleep better.

We are here for you if you need to talk.

Remind yourself that you are doing the best thing you can do for yourself and for everyone else by working on your sobriety.


Accept the things you cannot change (the past)
Change the things you can change...
Realize the difference between those things.

[kherriot]

I have missed all the support that I get from all of you. I am glad to be back, just not too sure how to start again. But I am trying.

[Starfish1]

Just stick close. One day at a time, Karen. You can do it!

[kherriot]

Thanks, you don't know how much that means to me...I am trying...I think admitting it again was really the hardest thing.

[Guitarista]

What's that saying Karen?

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. And you are taking it now. :thumbsup:

[kherriot]

You made me cry.......sometimes you just have to be reminded. THANKS

[Mr Vervill]

Be kind to yourself tonight, Karen.
We can be our own worst enemies sometimes.

G-man, I like the thought of getting up and out the door BEFORE the crap come home to roost. I know I always feel better if I start the day with a little exercise.
I've been running across a few good quotes lately. Here's to those struggling, but still here fighting;
Never discourage anyone... who continually makes progress, no matter how slow -Plato

[kherriot]

Thanks, sometimes or most of the time it is hard to think of yourself.

[kherriot]

WOW All of you are awesome. I have really missed talking to all of you. I will check in daily, maybe not post all the time but really appreciate the support.

[Starfish1]

We are here for you whenever you need us, Karen. Try to get some rest.

[kherriot]

Thank you so much. I don't know if anyone else feels this way but it SUCKS

[Lavande]

Good evening Nesters,

I had kind of a quiet day for a change, enjoyed it too
Tomorrow all the hectic kid stuff returns!

Karen, I bet we all felt the way you do right now, we understand.
This is the time to begin to think of yourself, your goals & make a good working plan for success. We've got your back, you can do this!

Thinking of you Byrdie & Lil :hug:

Wishing everyone a safe night in the nest!

Lav

[All done drinking]

I feel so guilty after reading the posts about all the hardships that are happening right now with the "newbies" group. My problems seem so minimal compared to what is happening. I have decided to come back and start again. Thanks ABC for your support. I realize that I can't keep beating myself up for my failures. All I can do is get back to my goal. So here is to DAY 1.....................Hope it goes better this time. Thanks for all your support.

This particular bubble hour that Pav recommended was extremely helpful. See Pav´s most recent post above. I was in such denial for so long and it was helpful to hear other women talking who had the same experiences and thoroughly explained the stages folks go through before finally taking action to quit. With new to coming back, this one will definitely help you. Welcome back. I should have known you back then but was too busy thinking I could control my drinking and kept doing the same thing thinking there would be a different result. Nice to meet you. I am addy which are the acronyms for what I am...All Done Drining...Yes!

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