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    Hi Girls,
    Just to clarify...I've never bitch-slapped anyone, ever! Now today, I almost did, but only in my head. A woman I work "near" not directly with but used to is such a flippin bitch, angry all the time, screams at kids she doesn't even know. Well, she did it today as I was passing by. She was yelling at one of my cute girls, who had on a pair of jean shorts and a cute top. Very appropriate compared to some things I see daily. Well, she told her to march right down to the principal's office. I told her in a not so nice tone of voice that there are so many other kids that have holes the size of Texas in their pants, pants that you can see through and view their pretty little thongs! She knew I was mad, but when the girl came back upstairs, I told her nothing had been wrong with her outfit and I stuck up for her after she left. I told her some old people are just miserable and that sometimes people take out their anger on the pretty girls like her. She said, "I just wanna do this..." and she hugged me. So taking anger, loneliness, and feelings of insecurities on others happens everywhere. We have to learn how to deal with it and them. I probably shouldn't have had the tone of voice with that woman, and I thought about it after the fact. But I'll try and remember next time.

    Jane, I had your quote in my signature line, then it told me I wasn't allowed to have over two lines in my signature so I took it out when I put my date in. I'm going to try and add it again.

    Nar, love your signature lines!!! Keep 'em all! You sound so upbeat and happy!
    Sometimes what you're most afraid of doing is the very thing that will set you free.

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      Hard rain this afternoon. Severe weather alert too. so we are in for the night.
      Dh went to chiropractor today and he has strained something. So I will be going to the gym alone. Drat and double drat. I liked having a workout buddy. Hopefully it is just for a short time.
      I am making progress on my strength and cardio. I want to be able to walk in the 5K I signed up for in Sept. I think I can do it now but would like to try and run it but who knows. Now I just need to raise some money. My turn to hit up all the folks that I have donated to over the years.
      Dottie

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        I just want to say that this is one of the bright spots of my life right now too Narilly.
        J-vo you have been given the gift of kindness, a wonderful gift. I am trying to imitate you.
        Will finish in a bit, hubby needs me for awhile.
        No matter how far you go or how fast you run, you can't get away from yourself. ....said at an AA meeting. It stuck with me.

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          LB:h but really, I'm a true bitch at times and :devil: was with me today! But I kicked his ass out and I'm fine now. No dangers of drinking, just full-blown bitchiness.
          Sometimes what you're most afraid of doing is the very thing that will set you free.

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            Was just reading this blog...

            Stick a fork in me ... I'm done | My life without alcohol

            I think you girls will like it.
            Sometimes what you're most afraid of doing is the very thing that will set you free.

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              Whew busy evening. Everyone needs mom tonight. But I am sober and glad to be needed.
              Ava my daughter just called with a similar hurt. I'm sorry. That is a betrayal by a friend. It does sound like she is extremely insecure. Jealous of your success. You are successful at this not drinking and a wonderful person to talk about addiction to. You will succeed. You tell it like it is. That's what is needed.
              I do like J-vo's kindness take on it.
              I have been reading Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl. Picture yourself in the future and think about how you would like to remember this incident. That's one of his points.
              I personally am trying this to see if it helps me deal with my situation. I am willing to help, go out of my way for someone, but they have to make their own effort. SD is saying she wants to do this, and hey we all have had our day ones right? One thing is sure. I have had many day ones and lots of forgiveness and help along my journey and only God knows how much of both I will need in the future.
              Fingers crossed for us, please.
              Dottie we have had almost 10 inches of rain in the past week. My poor garden has the water wilt now. Sigh. Such is the life of a farmer.
              No matter how far you go or how fast you run, you can't get away from yourself. ....said at an AA meeting. It stuck with me.

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                Hi - sorry to go MIA - I have not read back, but got a couple of PM's so realised that I had gone into hibernation.
                Totally exhausted - some long work days, and feeling off kilter - doing some thinking and climbed into my shell - I am sure I will come out soon. Not drinking....promise!
                See you in a bit:l:l
                “The only courage you will ever need is the courage to live the life you want"

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                  SL, take care of yourself. Sending positive thoughts your way.

                  Lil B, my fingers are crossed for you. I admire your strength. What a woman!

                  J-Vo, you are so kind to those kids. They are very lucky.

                  I am falling asleep.
                  Goodnight sweet ladies.
                  Narilly

                  "Nothing in this World Can take the place of Persistence"
                  "You can have the life you want OR you can Drink"

                  AF April 12, 2014

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                    Xo Jane,
                    I bet you could write a story about your MIL. A widowed East Indian lady with peculiar habits. Depending on your slant, it potentially could be hilarious!

                    Pav, xo in case we cross post.
                    Narilly

                    "Nothing in this World Can take the place of Persistence"
                    "You can have the life you want OR you can Drink"

                    AF April 12, 2014

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                      Morning,

                      I think yesterday was my first day with absolutely no MWO - I didn't even read. Weird feeling to go to bed and then realize it...

                      I had a very late meeting last night - home at 10:30 and then a snack and to bed.

                      Tonight my son is in a play so I'll be late again. If I have time I'll check in, but if not, I'll waffle on the weekend.

                      Hope you ladies are strong and sober!

                      xo
                      Pav

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                        available;1660984 wrote: ... but this one got me big time but now i will just ignore it and proceed to not give her any information about my goings on. Or maybe i will just tell her how happy i am and how great my life is just to piss her off more. I very much appreciate my loamers xxxxBeing Nicer than Necessary is always the best choice, I think, Ava. Also, you can understand yourself better by noticing what comments really get you going. When I'm defensive, it's because I'm a little insecure about the issue. I went out to dinner with a group last night and there was quite the to-do when we were splitting the bill because people were trying to make adjustments such that the only non-drinker (me ) wouldn't be paying a share of the bottles of wine. Awhile ago, this kind of attention to my non-drinking status would have made me very uncomfortable and somewhat embarrassed - mostly because I wasn't yet completely secure in my non-drinker identity. I probably would have started spouting lame excuses about why I wasn't drinking right now... Last night I (jokingly!) said I might start drinking again just to avoid all this fuss and then explained that I wouldn't mind just splitting the bill evenly - a fourth of the cost of 2 bottles of wine is a very small price to pay for quality time with good friends. They of course would have none of that. Either way - whether I end up paying more than my share or I have to put up with my non-drinking being a focus for a bit - is ok.

                        little beagle;1661240 wrote:
                        I have been reading Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl. Picture yourself in the future and think about how you would like to remember this incident. That's one of his points. I personally am trying this to see if it helps me deal with my situation. I am willing to help, go out of my way for someone, but they have to make their own effort. SD is saying she wants to do this, and hey we all have had our day ones right? One thing is sure. I have had many day ones and lots of forgiveness and help along my journey and only God knows how much of both I will need in the future.e past week.I'm so excited that you're reading one of my favorite books, LB! The quote you are referring to is one I think of so often and try to use when I'm struggling with a choice: ?So live as if you were living already for the second time and as if you had acted the first time as wrongly as you are about to act now!? ― Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning
                        It was so helpful when I was learning not to drink. I hate looking back with regret for choices I made and definitely don't want any more regrets in this arena.
                        I know you're dealing with stuff for which the right choice isn't as obvious as it is for drinking vs not drinking. It is clear you're trying so hard to do the best you can :l.

                        scottish lass;1661246 wrote:
                        Hi - sorry to go MIA - I have not read back, but got a couple of PM's so realised that I had gone into hibernation.
                        Totally exhausted - some long work days, and feeling off kilter - doing some thinking and climbed into my shell - I am sure I will come out soon. Not drinking....promise!
                        See you in a bit:l:l
                        SL, Thanks for letting us know that you are ok. It obviously is up to each of us to use MWO in the way it works best individually and there is no requirement to post daily. J-vo told me that one of the things that made AA tough for her was that her sponsor made her feel inadequate and like she was not trying hard enough if she did not go to a meeting everyday. I would never want to contribute to someone feeling like that! I do think, however, that our sobriety needs daily attention -- sort of part of normal personal hygiene. That doesn't have to be reading and posting on MWO all of the time although for me, that is my main tool. I hope everyone has something that they do each day that kind of resets their focus on this goal. From all the stories of relapse I've read, it sounds like our addiction is lying in wait for when all of our attention is directed elsewhere.

                        Talk to you later, NS

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                          J-Vo, thanks for posting that link. It was good. Its amazing the similarities we have with people who have addiction problems with AL.
                          Listening to the Bubble Hour on my way to work I was thinking: "hey, us Loamers could do a pod cast and it would be so interesting!"

                          Maybe one day we can come up with something like that. We have such a powerful group here and I think it is something we could share somehow with other women in the same situation.
                          I know if I would have read a book or a pamphlet done by a bunch of Ladies on a Mission 5 years ago that it might have made all the difference to me when I was grappling with my AL issues.
                          I know we love the anonymity of this forum but we can figure something out to deal with that.

                          This is just me thinking out loud...planting the seed. Something to think about.

                          I will be back, shouldn't be too busy at work today.
                          xo
                          Narilly

                          "Nothing in this World Can take the place of Persistence"
                          "You can have the life you want OR you can Drink"

                          AF April 12, 2014

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                            I think we are kind of doing that, Nar :H!

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                              Ha ha! I guess we are!:H

                              You know SL, you have been such an inspiration to me and have really helped me along this journey. I will always be grateful to you for that.
                              I definitely want to live the best life I can going forward and regret cannot be part of that equation.
                              Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl, I will have to read it. Thanks Lil B and NS.

                              Hey NS- do you know my dad's initials were NS? I love that.

                              xx
                              Narilly

                              "Nothing in this World Can take the place of Persistence"
                              "You can have the life you want OR you can Drink"

                              AF April 12, 2014

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                                Thanks all.
                                I agree NS, and even if I can't summons the energy to post, I read almost every day - I didn't Tuesday as like Pav, I got home from the office 10:30 - but long days excluded, I am careful to read and ensure I keep on track.
                                My 100 days will be day after my birthday - and though I did not give myself the gift of sobriety for my 50th, I love this years gift.
                                You are my friends, and I do need you - each of you brings something different to my life and my goals.
                                “The only courage you will ever need is the courage to live the life you want"

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