Hey there all. Well as you know from my posts I did most of my drinking in my alone time. Today is gonna be like a test for me because for the first time since I gave up drinking I am going to be alone for the entire day and throughout the night. Times like this I would have a huge drinking party with just me invited lol. It might seem a little lonely without my old buddy alcohol but I don't intend to indulge myself. Instead I am going to take the time to continue doing my 4th step with my sponsor via telephone and internet. Today I show myself and the demon alcohol how far I have come in my recovery. I've come far enough to trust myself alone and as I said in my goodbye letter I will not forget where I've been and where I have yet to go to recover. Send some strength vibes my way gang and I will be checking in on and off to read the posts and the shared ESH. Gee I almost feel like the first time I drove a vehicle by myself. A little nervous,anxious but so excited! Thanks all for being my support. Have a great sober day all.
Gidday Pirate
strentgh and energy coming your way from NZ and remember in some of that alone time feel the comfort of your God and gratitude and remember the only dangerous place to be alone is in our heads negatively, enjoy your time with you
light and love Zac
strentgh and energy coming your way from NZ and remember in some of that alone time feel the comfort of your God and gratitude and remember the only dangerous place to be alone is in our heads negatively, enjoy your time with you
light and love Zac
Hi Pirate,
Sending prayers for you that you won't feel alone today, or tonight. My thoughts, positive energy, friendship and faith in God above, to keep your mind and spirit free, from negative thoughts and feelings. May you be filled with peace of mind and hope. May nervousness and any tension be set free.
Even though you may haven't spent a whole 24 hrs. alone, you now have many recovery tools in your toolbox. Reach for them whenever you need, or want them. Thats what there for. You aren't one to let them get covered with dust.
After doing some more work on your fourth step. Get grateful ! Remember you are never really alone! Do something nice for you. A cup of tea, call a friend, a bubble bath, some music, a good book, a girlie movie.
If you get squirmy heres some of your words from your good bye letter. Oh my, do I relate so well. I'm sure tomorrow after the test is over you will tell us your HP, you and all your recovery tools gave you an A+.
Be gentle and kind to yourself the way you are with other people. Thinking of you today my friend.
Love,
Chris xxx
Sending prayers for you that you won't feel alone today, or tonight. My thoughts, positive energy, friendship and faith in God above, to keep your mind and spirit free, from negative thoughts and feelings. May you be filled with peace of mind and hope. May nervousness and any tension be set free.
Even though you may haven't spent a whole 24 hrs. alone, you now have many recovery tools in your toolbox. Reach for them whenever you need, or want them. Thats what there for. You aren't one to let them get covered with dust.
After doing some more work on your fourth step. Get grateful ! Remember you are never really alone! Do something nice for you. A cup of tea, call a friend, a bubble bath, some music, a good book, a girlie movie.
If you get squirmy heres some of your words from your good bye letter. Oh my, do I relate so well. I'm sure tomorrow after the test is over you will tell us your HP, you and all your recovery tools gave you an A+.
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| I think of all the turmoil and grief and heartache you caused me. I will not forget how cunning and baffling you are so I am always on the alert for you. I will live without you" one day at a time." I will remember you and I will never forget where you took me....I will remember......Goodbye Alcohol |
Be gentle and kind to yourself the way you are with other people. Thinking of you today my friend.
Love,
Chris xxx
Pirate, prayers of strength and healing are on their way!
Hey guys thanks a lot for your posts. I know my post yesterday was quite trivial but it was a concern of mine. Just letting you know that I went through yesterday and last night alone and I didn't even want to drink. I am very grateful for that. My HP is sure helping me since I have turned everything over. To me that is absolutley amazing because before if I was alone for even 3 hours I would get drunk ,I could never be alone with just me and my thoughts and feelings.Things are definitely looking up.I still have problems that have nothing to do with my drinking situation but I am facing life on lifes terms. I can also deal with things better and with a clear mind. You guys sure have been a source of inspiration for me and you all really do help me so much. If only you all know what you have done for me you would be all so proud of yourselves.Thanks for being here. God bless and take care.:)
Of course, you could ALWAYS go to a library or a church or a shopping center or a tourism spot...
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SKG thanks for the quote . I will remember it and apply it.
I can't tell you what to do, Marie, but I've found that, as an ISOLATOR, I was at my worst when I was by myself at first. Even now, when SU goes out of town or I'm getting sideways, I find that being around others calms me down. Even just sitting down and watching people. It gets me out of my head, my 'pity pot,' as it were, and lets me know I'm not alone. MY HP will 'splain it in terms I can understand IF I'll listen--and to do that I've got to look for the One Cool Thing... Because it'll be the answer to the question that's been on my mind...
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