Shout Out To ....vwgirl

Alcohol
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Hi G
Thinking of you - haven't seen you on the boards much of late. You are often on my mind with all you have going on in your life you are such a great recovery inspiration.

prayers, love and hugs to you
Idgie
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Hey VWgirl, I was wondering about you too....

Cookster
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Thanks for thinking of me! I went to an AA Book Study tonight and just got home not too long ago. Lots of stuff still going on and I continue to have good days and bad days....this letting go stuff is so hard....but I know my daughter can't get recovery if I don't take care of myself and my recovery...still sober, but have to admit I've been pretty "dry" as of late...hope everyone is well.
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Hi Geri
Sorry to hear things are so rough with your daughter - she has a long road to travel. But you are doing great at focussing on your recovery and not hers - I know that must be incredibly hard.

I know for myself I hand things over and take them back over and over again even in the course of a few hours sometimes.

Just try and take a few mins to do a gratitude list for yourself when things seem overwhelming - I really find that helps. Imagine how unmanageable all this would seem if you were still out there drinking and drugging.

You will get through this.
hugs
Idgie
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Hi VWgirl, Please know that I pray for you & your daughters. I think it's one of them who's having a hard time with her recovery. I'm so thankful that your a sober Mom during this time in both your lives. I'm glad you have the program & network of people who support & understand. You are wise to be focosed on your recovery. Especially with all the pain & stress thats going on in your life. It amazes me how you still reach out to others in the midst of carrying so much of your own heartaches within your own family. Thankyou Geri for teaching me & reaching out to me. You truly do have a way with words. I always find something I need to hear from your posts. I think from being a Mom you can read between the lines of what others are saying,so you have a gift of knowing what to say to help someone. You have a big heart & a kind spirit. And even though I'm a stranger to you I want you to know that I feel love & gratitude towards you. I was in the midst of the worst part of my addiction when my girls were teens. That is why I'm so thankful you are sober today for them. Geri you are a strong person,but when it becomes to much to bear let go give it to God. The teen yrs. I believe are the most difficult to go thru. Even though I was active during my girls teen yrs. I still tried to be their for them the best I could do at the time. I went thru some extremely difficult times especially the oldest one;the daughter I least expected from. My husband seemed to be an absent parent I guess he just didn't know how to deal with her or me. I don't know if you remember her putting up a post about me, her mom. Beleive me Geri this to shall pass. Nicole is a different person today at 21. From 16- 19 were the most painful for me & now I realize even more painful for her. I never gave up on her. My mom told me love her no matter what. There were so many times I feared for her safety & I thought I was going to lose my mind, my heart was broken into a million pieces. So, I drank thats how I survived. If I would have been sober or had a support system in place it would have been much better for her & me. I don't want to get into details as this post is longer then I intended it to be. You are a really good Mom, a really good person. Believe me she will get better, it just takes time. She will grow up & the two of you will be the best of friends. I hope some other Mom's or Dad's will read this & tell you the same. As thev'e also been thru it with their kids. Geri they do come back to you, beleive me they do so much that sometimes you would like to have some time without them. But are so grateful that they want to spend so much time with you. Know that there are people praying for her,you & the rest of your family. And I think you know what happens when two or more get together & pray! I hope some how you find some comfort in this post. Thankyou again for your ESH it has comforted & helped me many times. If theres anything that I can do to help you please don't hesitate to ask. Wishing you a wonderful day! Love Your Friend, Chris
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Thank you Chris...what a message of hope for me....I just cried when I read it...can't even think of anything to post except, thank you and I am so grateful for you and everyone here who shows me how to do it just one day at time, in all areas of my life. Geri
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Wow VW I can feel the love and warmth that reading everyones posts pours your way allow that to sooth your mind and the alone time that you spend there.

You are strong....Addiction wants to be stronger....small steps and you can conquer any mountain....concentrate on you.
VWGirl light and love to you
Zac
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Hi Geri...
Just thinking about you today and sending prayers your way...I hope you're finding God and staying close...Sending big hugs from Northern Calif......

xoxo
Stacey
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Hi VWgirl, Thinking of you & your family to. Sending prayers from Northern Oregon. Wishing you & all the great people here a Happy Easter! Thankyou, Lord for Dieing for us! Thankyou, God For Raising Him Up! JESUS IS ALIVE!

GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU !!! LOVE, CHRIS