January: Just Do It! Week 3

[Sky]

January: Just Do It! Week 3

Thankyou Dill and Ladybird. I too was a daily heavy drinker for more years than I remember. Literally. I lost one marriage and seriously damaged my current marriage too many times to count. I am on my last chance now, although we are still separated. I did manage to give up a few times. Even lasted a couple of months at one stage, but I always seem to drift back. I am desperate to stay AF forever this time.

[ladybirdheart]

January: Just Do It! Week 3

Dill, I love that bath and candle treatment. Sometimes I feel my circumstance is a real "hole" and that the wind can blow through me. Not good. Lets bring ourselves around, yes? Love, Ladybird.

[Sky]

January: Just Do It! Week 3

Interesting analogy Ladybird. What do mean your circumstance is a "hole".

[ladybirdheart]

January: Just Do It! Week 3

Cross post Sky, you really are in the right place. No matter what happens in the rest of our lives, this one process will be a really good thing to pull off. I need to take off now, but I shall see you tomorrow. Love, Ladybird.

[Sky]

January: Just Do It! Week 3

Enjoy your day or night, wherever you are.

[openheart]

January: Just Do It! Week 3

Hi Everyone,
Had kinda a black cloud meets the black hole today, too. Esp juxtaposed against yesterdays sunny and cloudless and upbeat day. Wonder if that had to do w/ the kava? Interesting, Cyn, about the kava having alc properties--thanks for sharing that. Been kinda teary and sensitive today, but found strength in this thread.

Kinda surprised myself about the 2 packs in 3 days, too, Dill. But then again, I also had surprised myself about how much I could drink, as well. Smoked 'em to the nubs, I did. Impressive, eh? (NOT!) I read one can get nicotine poisoning with 3 packs in one day. I did get a pretty wicked headache, but my voice sounded very husky and sexy. Look out Demi Moore!

I love the analogy about the labyrinth and our journey, Cyn. I'm going to start keeping a journal of the nuggets of truth that so speak to me here--when you wrote "stop judging and just keep pursuing the path in trust" that knocked my socks off.

Welcome, Sky--so glad you're here. Stick around and keep reading even if you aren't up to posting. 21 days? WOW--that is really great.

I, too, have wondered about MM--looking forward to her return.

Lav--you wicked wicked woman. Now you have me wanting chickens. First it was a "swissie" and now it's chickens. We do have two goats, two horses, two dogs and one kitty--what's a couple more mouths to feed? Maybe your hens know your doc said not to eat eggs for a while and they're helping you out.

Well, do I think I "want" a drink? Yes, but I don't want to get drunk. Not there yet, so I'm af tonight.

Hi to Sooty, Lodes, LBH, Chill, Lil, Mandalay, Sped, Finding and anyone I may have missed.
:hOpen

[Lavande]

January: Just Do It! Week 3

It's me again - thought I had signed off for the night but something brought me back

Sky, welcome & congrats on you 21 AF days - Yay! That's great
We've all been chatting about how easy it is to find ourselves falling into 'the black hole' of misery, depression, melancholy, winter blues, whatever you want to call it!!! I suggested the other day that we hold a contest - see who comes up with the best way to fill in the hole so we don't fall through anymore..... have any ideas?

Dill, SO glad to hear you came through your day OK today! Geez - we need to get this winter over & done with! You are welcome to come over & kick my hens around a little if it makes you feel better - just kidding

LBH, you take care of yourself too! I don't want to lose any of you at this point

February is right around the corner, isn't it? Have to do some thinking about our name for the month......

OK, I'll say good night again.
Be well everyone.

Lav

[Lavande]

January: Just Do It! Week 3

Hi open
Cross-posted.
I'll send you a few hens - you already have quite a zoo

[Sky]

January: Just Do It! Week 3

Sending all you guys experiencing Winter some Qld sunshine to fill those holes. :beach: :nicemeeting:

[cyntree]

January: Just Do It! Week 3

Welcome Sky! When I started reading this group's posts, sobriety was a desire, not a reality for me. Good for you on 21 days -- my sobriety is in its youth, and each day I feel so supported by these incredible spirits.

Dill - I'm so sorry about the confluence of your black hole and black cloud! I'm grateful to you for your example of how to help yourself; the bath, and being so smart as to use candles and take the supps. The stroke of genius however is the bit-o-honey...there's one for the black hole filler log book. I'm sending you light...

Hope I haven't sent everybody on a wild goose chase with the Labyrinth thing...it may just seem terribly boring to you, I'm a little strange that way. Be sure to ask for the text - at the very least the quotes are good.

LBH - whether you're 'out there' or 'there', I'm just glad that you're 'here'. Sending you healing vibes - hope you stay well, and can enjoy your job on Monday.

Sooty - sounds like you're giving your girl a fabulous birthday. She's lucky to have you as a Mom.

Lav - good job on the hens!...you sound so happy amidst the straw and the wood chips.

Hey, I've been missing MM too - maybe she's swamped with work. (and hello/good night to Lil, Sped, SD, Red, Finding, Miss O, Sav, Man, Miss Portugal, and anyone I am forgetting in my brain fog). Wishing everyone sweet dreams and a happy day tomorrow.

[Peanut]

January: Just Do It! Week 3

Dil??? Black hole? What's happening here? Ladybird, Lav, what's up?
I've been gone too long, and can't quite catch up. Too much trauma happening here and TOO MUCH WORK!!!! I miss you all so much. My oldest, bestest friend called me tonight, I talked for over an hour with her. My life feels like a bit of a mess right now,but not neccsessarily (sp?) because of me, but things will come together. I just wanted to say Hi to all my nice friends out there. Remember. You Are Never Out of My Thoughts!!!
I love you!
xoxoxo peanut

[mark03]

January: Just Do It! Week 3

hello everyone, this is my first day here and first post. i am trying to get sober, it aint easy. i work in the health care field and am off per company request. not from drinking on job. but came in with hangover and told supervisor i felt like kiking his a%$#@. NOT A SMART MOVE. now i am off till a concern conselor dclares me not a threat. just keeps getting deeper aqnd deeper.

[openheart]

January: Just Do It! Week 3

Hi Peanut! This message thread moved over to "January: Just Do It! Week 4" still under "Monthly Abstinence"--so you there may not be more responses to your post. Sounds like you are currently in overwhelm stage--any chance you can get a breather soon?

Very glad you came to MWO, Mark.:welcome: Getting sober is not easy, but this site is a great help. Look into getting the MWO book--it's downloadable from this site or you can order it online. Here's a link to the toolbox thread which is great help-- https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...box-27556.html
Keep close, keep posting, keep reading, reach out. You can do this!

Openheart