Re: Newbies Nest
Moffitt - glad to see you and to learn you're still fighting for your own sobriety. The thing that struck me about the pattern you described that you're in (about 12 days AF, then a few days drinking, then back on the horse) is how much *work* it sounds like (and from my experience, IS). You're doing the hardest part of quitting over and over again. You know all the things you need to know - you wrote them in your post - now how can we translate that into different choices? If you're on day 3 or 4 now, you've got time (based on your pattern) to things up differently. What tools work best for you? How can we best support you in making this upcoming Day 13, 14, 15... different? Hugs to you :hug:
Kensho - I agree with the others: the post you wrote was wonderful and should definitely go in the tool box. Glad to hear your beach getaway was so nice. Makes me think about escaping to the coast myself, even though we won't have sunny/warm weather along our stretch of the Pacific. There's something about the ocean (and mountains, in a different way) that feels so powerful and big, always reminds me of how connected everything on this planet is (whether we like it or not). You're sounding really good!
Pav - agree on the craziness of politics. I fear that the rift that has developed (no, has been crafted and fed) here in the U.S. may never be mended. Sometimes I think if we could just get a bunch of everyday people together in a room with no politicians, no media, nobody stirring things up or trying to sell stories or products or values - if we could just talk as neighbors, we could find the common ground that we *do* share and build on that rather than focusing so hard on taking sides, blaming/hating others, etc. What we're living in is exhausting and non-productive no matter where one falls on the political spectrum. I'm so glad I stopped drinking before the past few years started. I wonder if there has been a rise in al consumption during that time period? It wouldn't surprise me.
Ava and G - hope that the pills you each got from your Docs bring the desired effects, albeit very different ones. Go enjoy that ocean G, and have fun with Carl at training Ava!
Gotta run for now - Thursdays are one of my fullest teaching days and I need to start prepping for my first class. Have wonderful days and eves everyone!
Moffitt - glad to see you and to learn you're still fighting for your own sobriety. The thing that struck me about the pattern you described that you're in (about 12 days AF, then a few days drinking, then back on the horse) is how much *work* it sounds like (and from my experience, IS). You're doing the hardest part of quitting over and over again. You know all the things you need to know - you wrote them in your post - now how can we translate that into different choices? If you're on day 3 or 4 now, you've got time (based on your pattern) to things up differently. What tools work best for you? How can we best support you in making this upcoming Day 13, 14, 15... different? Hugs to you :hug:
Kensho - I agree with the others: the post you wrote was wonderful and should definitely go in the tool box. Glad to hear your beach getaway was so nice. Makes me think about escaping to the coast myself, even though we won't have sunny/warm weather along our stretch of the Pacific. There's something about the ocean (and mountains, in a different way) that feels so powerful and big, always reminds me of how connected everything on this planet is (whether we like it or not). You're sounding really good!
Pav - agree on the craziness of politics. I fear that the rift that has developed (no, has been crafted and fed) here in the U.S. may never be mended. Sometimes I think if we could just get a bunch of everyday people together in a room with no politicians, no media, nobody stirring things up or trying to sell stories or products or values - if we could just talk as neighbors, we could find the common ground that we *do* share and build on that rather than focusing so hard on taking sides, blaming/hating others, etc. What we're living in is exhausting and non-productive no matter where one falls on the political spectrum. I'm so glad I stopped drinking before the past few years started. I wonder if there has been a rise in al consumption during that time period? It wouldn't surprise me.
Ava and G - hope that the pills you each got from your Docs bring the desired effects, albeit very different ones. Go enjoy that ocean G, and have fun with Carl at training Ava!
Gotta run for now - Thursdays are one of my fullest teaching days and I need to start prepping for my first class. Have wonderful days and eves everyone!
Pav, yeah we probably are on the same timeline,kids tease me about getting up early but hey I gotta be to work by 8 I can't get up at 7 get ready,shower,get fully awake then drive in an hour- no way! Waves to all and wishes for a wonderful day for us all
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