I'm doing well in terms of abs in spite of the fact that I've had a lot on my plate the past 2 weeks. I've noticed that while all the difficult situations are still there (& always will be), my coping skills & attitude about them is more balanced. I don't need to get blind drunk in order to put them out of my mind. I can deal w/whatever crops up & then try to relax. I don't want to be the kind of person who needs alcohol as a crutch to deal w/life's vicissitudes.
I feel very committed to my AF lifestyle today, & that's all I have to think about. I don't have to plan for the future. I like the idea that Lent has started. It gives me a structure for being AF & the feeling of having "mission" that I'm on right now.
Whatever your goal, go for it full force! Don't let any little (or big) wrinkle in your life deter you from being AF/mod. We're bigger than that. I want to be the kind of person that can rise above what's happening in my life & deal w/it properly. There are millions & millions of people that go through crises sober. I think that's the way we learn about ourselves, others, & the world in general.
I feel I'm rambling, so I'll sign off for now. I'll check back later. Love, Mary
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