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    Just Starting Out...for the thousandth time

    A Humble post. What I like is that you need to practice these affirmations. It's not good enough to just read them. Exercising them throughout the day is what makes all the difference. Choose one daily to focus on, and at the end of the day, review the effects it had on you and your actions/thoughts. I can see this as something I would benefit by. Thanks Humble!

    Here is the WFS program. I was struck by how much the focus differs from the AA steps.


    WFS “New Life” Acceptance Program
    I have a life-threatening problem that once had me.
    I now take charge of my life and my disease. I accept the responsibility.
    Negative thoughts destroy only myself.
    My first conscious sober act must be to remove negativity from my life.
    Happiness is a habit I will develop.
    Happiness is created, not waited for.
    Problems bother me only to the degree I permit them to.
    I now better understand my problems and do not permit problems to overwhelm me.
    I am what I think.
    I am a capable, competent, caring, compassionate woman.
    Life can be ordinary or it can be great.
    Greatness is mine by a conscious effort.
    Love can change the course of my world.
    Caring becomes all important.
    The fundamental object of life is emotional and spiritual growth.
    Daily I put my life into a proper order, knowing which are the priorities.
    The past is gone forever.
    No longer will I be victimized by the past. I am a new person.
    All love given returns.
    I will learn to know that others love me.
    Enthusiasm is my daily exercise.
    I treasure all moments of my new life.
    I am a competent woman and have much to give life.
    This is what I am and I shall know it always.
    I am responsible for myself and for my actions.
    I am in charge of my mind, my thoughts, and my life.
    To make the Program effective for you, arise each morning fifteen minutes earlier than usual and go over the Thirteen Affirmations. Then begin to think about each one by itself. Take one Statement and use it consciously all day. At the end of the day review the use of it and what effects it had that day for you and your actions.
    (c) 1976, 1987, 1993, 2011
    Sometimes what you're most afraid of doing is the very thing that will set you free.

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      Just Starting Out...for the thousandth time

      Tomorrow, I am going to reaffirm the following statements:

      I am what I think.

      I am capable, competent, caring, and a compassionate woman.


      Tomorrow morning, I am going to read these statements to myself. I will do some deep breathing to relax my mind, so my mind is able to grasp this without other voices trying to tell me otherwise. I will make quiet moments during my day and repeat this to myself. I'll do it in the bathroom stall if I have to.
      Sometimes what you're most afraid of doing is the very thing that will set you free.

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        Just Starting Out...for the thousandth time

        j-vo;1609568 wrote:
        I am what I think.
        When I was around 10 or 12 years old, a family friend who was about 15 years older took an interest in me, which was really nice. To my eyes she was perfect - tanned, blonde hair - just beautiful. One time I got to stay overnight at her apartment and as she got ready for work in the morning, I noticed her checking herself out in the full-length mirror, which was propped at a slight angle against the wall. I commented that because of the way the mirror was tilted, it made you look taller and thinner. She smiled and said, "I know. And that is how I like to think of myself."

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          Just Starting Out...for the thousandth time

          :kewl:NS
          Sometimes what you're most afraid of doing is the very thing that will set you free.

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            Just Starting Out...for the thousandth time

            Hey there J-Vo,
            Congrats on you al free time, and I am inspired by your state off mind
            Best of luck to you on this journey, keep up the fab work :goodjob:

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              Just Starting Out...for the thousandth time

              Thank you Noodle! Glad you're back here to walk the sober journey with us!
              Sometimes what you're most afraid of doing is the very thing that will set you free.

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                Just Starting Out...for the thousandth time

                OK, J-Vo. I'm posting that for the Loamers. That's our first contemplation...

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                  Just Starting Out...for the thousandth time

                  From Ellie Schoeberger's Blog:

                  Recovery, however, is not about fighting. It's about daily surrender. It's about having the courage to be vulnerable, to sit with hard feelings, to tackle hardships as they arise because anything that festers in an recovering alcoholic's brain can lead to a drink.
                  Sometimes what you're most afraid of doing is the very thing that will set you free.

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                    Just Starting Out...for the thousandth time

                    One Crafty Mother

                    Ellie Schoeberger's Blog

                    This is a site she started where people can write and share their stories anonymously: Crying Out Now.

                    And this is her podcast: The Bubble Hour.
                    Sometimes what you're most afraid of doing is the very thing that will set you free.

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                      Just Starting Out...for the thousandth time

                      j-vo;1610705 wrote: From Ellie Schoeberger's Blog:

                      Recovery, however, is not about fighting. It's about daily surrender. It's about having the courage to be vulnerable, to sit with hard feelings, to tackle hardships as they arise because anything that festers in an recovering alcoholic's brain can lead to a drink.
                      Jvo, thanks so much for that quote - I really needed to read those words today. Will have a look at the website just now.
                      14 October 2013 was the first day of the best days of my life!

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                        Just Starting Out...for the thousandth time

                        Just posted in Loamers Thread. I drank last night. Was by myself, feeling very down, alcohol was in the house, and I drank it. I hate myself right now, and I don't know what to think or say.
                        Sometimes what you're most afraid of doing is the very thing that will set you free.

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                          Just Starting Out...for the thousandth time

                          Jvo, sorry to hear that - but you know what to do: get back into that saddle right now. We're here to give you a hand.
                          14 October 2013 was the first day of the best days of my life!

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                            Just Starting Out...for the thousandth time

                            J-vo, it's a blip in a bigger story & journey! Try not to torture urself, u feel bad but u posted! So u know u can get back on it! :0) u can't change what's past!

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                              Just Starting Out...for the thousandth time

                              Okay, so don't hate yourself, rather hate the alcohol and the behavior that it elicits. You're such a wonderfully strong, intelligent, capable, compassionate, and caring individual. Try some of that compassion out on yourself as you get up and get feeling better. We can do this, all of us together. xoxo
                              Every AF day is a milestone.

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                                Just Starting Out...for the thousandth time

                                Yeah, what they said. You are all of the above, and we CAN do this. All of us together. xoxo

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