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[SHADES_of_IDAHO]

Hi LB,
Reading thru your posts has helped me a lot . Some days can brings sunshine while others are very sad. I can totally relate to what you go thru every single day. We fight for our lives ever day in order to preserve our family. My family is so splintered from the years of abuse, pain, and xyzzzz's... That we struggle to barely speak to each other. There is no one to blame addiction is not chosen it can take over the brain as this is a progressive disease. As much as we try to help the more it hurts to watch the many failures. I stay open with many ways to treat this disease and many new meds are available today than ever before. Yet all the counceling, meds and support offered cannot help as my son take the meds or go to counceling . He is so disabled from this disease. It is considered by congress that alcoholism is a disability. He is on Medicaid yet no one will care for him in small town.So some day there will be many who can find what technique works for them. In the mean time we hope and suffer trying to hold it together.
Sometimes it's a very lonely place.

[lifechange]

Hi Gloamers..

LB, I've been thinking about you non-stop. You've been such a great source of support for me and I wish I could do more to help you out. I'm glad you're checking in daily.. and that you have so much sobriety on your side. Sending you strength and love, since I can't be there in person to hug you..:hug:

You, too, Shades..:hug: I can only imagine how difficult it must be to have a child dealing with addiction. I have experience with a mother who was an addict, so I can sort of understand, but a child is a whole different story.

Love to all of you Ladies (and G) on a Mission..

[j-vo]

Shades,
Glad you're posting here. It has to be such a difficult thing knowing your son is suffering. I'm sending thoughts your way. Please post as much as you need, as it is helpful to get it out of your system. We're here to listen. :hug:

[little beagle]

Thank you for posting Shades. I think of you often. And feel we share something. The not knowing must really tear you up. I often have times of not knowing too so I understand the anger, frustration, pain, and helplessness you endure. Yes, please do post here. You are on a mission with us. Beating alcohol or helping someone beat it.
Thank you J-vo. Your text this morning liften my spirits.
I think of you often Lifechange. And i send a hug back your way.

[Pavati]

Hi, Gloamers:

I'm here, but having trouble posting because kids are using the computers for homework, and then I get in bed and fall asleep.

Hi, Shades. I'm sorry for you and your family.

I am trying to help my son survive 8th grade. J-vo, you're a saint for teaching middle school. They're all so crazy.

Night, all.

Pav

[j-vo]

Oh, 8th grade Pav...I feel your pain. We have the class from hell this year. It's very frustrating. Tiring. And with the transition to common core and all the new methods and language, it makes it that much more challenging.

LB, still thinking of you my dear!!! How are you today? Can you do some nice things for yourself? At least one nice thing a day? Cause you deserve it. I was thinking of trying to squeeze in a nail appt on Saturday, but then I hate the maintenance that goes along with it. I've bitten my nails down and they're so ugly. I should just wear gloves all day. That solves everything! No one will know how ugly they are.

Hope everyone in Gloamer Land is doing ok. Love to hear from you.

[j-vo]

Speaking of covering up...I thought I'd covered up my abusive alcohol behaviors, but I cringe when I think of the many things I did in front of people. I wasn't covering up anything. I'm thankful I don't have to be such an ass anymore. OMG.

[j-vo]

I bookmarked this page:

http://cathytaughinbaugh.com/75-amazing-addiction-recovery-blogs-2015/

Lots of good reading.

[little beagle]

Thank you J-vo. I checked out one of thd blogs. Lots of good stuff in there. I had my hair done today. I will try to do something special every day. Thanks.:happy2:

[Pavati]

Hi, All:

Quiet phase of the Gloamer thread. Hope everyone is out and enjoying the AF life.

Un Hung and proud,
Pav

[treetops]

Quick pop in - all well here. Been posting on Choices thread. Hope everyone is doing OK.

[lifechange]

Hi Gloamers!

Everything well here, too.. I've been hanging out in Cowboy's Café a bit and in the Nest and just reading like crazy.. I've also found so many great posts, that really resonate with me on the Hip Sobriety site..this was the last.. I always find something useful there..

Afraid To Quit Drinking? 3 Common Fears and How To Move Past Them. — HIP SOBRIETY

J-vo, thanks for the other link! Will check that out today.

Right now I'm baking for my 46th birthday party (the girls coming in the afternoon for cake is the extent of it!) and for my younger daughter's 11th bday tomorrow. That's where the real fun comes into play. ha.

You're all invited, too, of course!! :happy2:

How'd you get your hair done, LB? I'm in desperate need of a cut and some inspiration! J-vo, you said you wear yours short, no?

Wishing you all a lovely day, a relaxing day, or one full of power and accomplishment, or one of reflection...at the very least, one that's Un-hung!

[j-vo]

Happy Birthday LC! Yes, I'm a short-haired gal.

[NoSugar]

Happy Birthday, LC, you young thang :smile:. You're escaping what I was just ramping up at that age - you'll have a much better late 40s and early 50s than I did. What with all the natural changes at that age range, you'll be so much better off without alcohol adding to the chaos! I read that you have ended your relationship of the past few months. That must have been a tough decision. You really are starting out your new year with a fresh slate in many ways. My wish for you is a year of peace, contentment, and some joy. xx

J-Vo, thanks for that link of great resources. I added it to the Online Media Toolbox.

Hope you feel better quickly, Pav. This is such a Full time of year, there doesn't seem to be time to be sick. However, I have semi-fond memories of the December I hurt my back, couldn't walk, and family members handled all the things I usually do. It wasn't all done quite how I would have but everything was fine and some things were better.

LB, I think about you so often. I hope you're still exploring the 3Ps and reaping some of the same benefits and insights as I am experiencing :hug:.

[narilly]

Happy Birthday LC! I bet it is so nice to be 46 and be sober. I wish I was sober at that age but I guess its better late than never. Have a great time.

Lil B, hang in there . You are doing so well. Sorry your family is giving you grief.

Shades, wow, you have been through the ringer. I am glad you post here. Keep coming back.

Pav, I hear you are sick. Get better Girl! At least you are not HUNG!

Hey Gloamers, hope you are having a good week. 4 more sleeps until Elvis comes home and I cant wait! The breeder is a bit strange so I hope everything works out on Monday. So glad to be Un Hung. I don't think I would perform well at this job if I was Hung over. Looking forward to Friday!!!