Well its been three months now. Its been quite a ride!
I am thankful to Whoever caused this recovery. I've had my life back for these last three months. To be sure a lot of time was taken up with the emotional ups and downs and the fatigue; but at least I was there experiencing something real instead of being off in a fog somewhere.
As things settle down, and they seem to be, I hope I can start becoming more active. I haven't yet; just because you stop drinking doesn't mean that your life becomes normal immediately after you recover from your last hangover......
I am grateful to every body who has taken the time to post their stories, struggles, ups and downs. I am convinced that recovery without some sort of support from other people is impossible. Relying entirely on our own minds is a rather dubious strategy considering that it was our own minds that got us into this situation to begin with.....
one day at a time .... Cookster
Hey cookster!
congrats on the 3 months that is awesome!
I think it takes a long time to become so-called "normal" again. In fact it took me a long time to figure out what normal even was.
I spent a lot of time being irritable, restless and discontent. Now I understand about serenity and its found in the most unlikely of places.
You are doing so great I'm sure you are an inspiration to many who come on here and read looking for hope.
Good on you - one day at a time.
Idgie.
congrats on the 3 months that is awesome!
I think it takes a long time to become so-called "normal" again. In fact it took me a long time to figure out what normal even was.
I spent a lot of time being irritable, restless and discontent. Now I understand about serenity and its found in the most unlikely of places.
You are doing so great I'm sure you are an inspiration to many who come on here and read looking for hope.
Good on you - one day at a time.
Idgie.
Congradulations Cookster
3 months good on ya. Keep posting and sharing your experience, strength and hope because it helps me to stay positive in my recovery.
Light and love Zac
3 months good on ya. Keep posting and sharing your experience, strength and hope because it helps me to stay positive in my recovery.
Light and love Zac
Hi Cookster,
Three months!! You must be so chuffed, that is brilliant.
I know what you mean about feeling you should be more active! It must be a tremendous change for the body though, not to have a perpetual onslaught of poison. It is hardly surprising it gets tired when it all stops!!
Keep up the marvellous sober you!
Three months!! You must be so chuffed, that is brilliant.
I know what you mean about feeling you should be more active! It must be a tremendous change for the body though, not to have a perpetual onslaught of poison. It is hardly surprising it gets tired when it all stops!!
Keep up the marvellous sober you!
Yay! Go you! How wonderful for you and yours...Best~MomNMore
~APPLAUSE~
Good for you. It's funny--I was just remarking to myself that my mind has always been my playground and, if I didn't like the weather, I'd change it. :)
Of course, the old addage that, "We need to change our playgrounds, change our play pals," doesn't work that well 'cause I'm kinda stuck with me. Sooooo, I have to deal with it.
Ick!
~grin~
Good for you. It's funny--I was just remarking to myself that my mind has always been my playground and, if I didn't like the weather, I'd change it. :)
Of course, the old addage that, "We need to change our playgrounds, change our play pals," doesn't work that well 'cause I'm kinda stuck with me. Sooooo, I have to deal with it.
Ick!
~grin~
Way to go, Cookster...
Three months is huge!! Happy birthday and make sure you treat yourself to something special...you deserve it...
And thank you for sharing your journey with us...that gives back and shows it can be done, one day at a time...
(((hugs)))
Stacey
Three months is huge!! Happy birthday and make sure you treat yourself to something special...you deserve it...
And thank you for sharing your journey with us...that gives back and shows it can be done, one day at a time...
(((hugs)))
Stacey
Congradulations, Cookster on 90 days of continous sobriety!!!
I'm so so happy for you friend !!!! This really is possible one day @time.
Is it time to take a flight in your Ultra Light? I can just see you up there
soaring with the birds smiling, laughing, feeling so free. May it be a soft
landing where you can enjoy some tea. Thankyou, for the joy you share
with me. The way you always make me smile. For the consistent
comfort you give me. Your strength, your wisdom,your encouragement
for they guide me. The way you do not judge I appreciate more then you
know. The way you wonder where I am when I'm missing on the board.
The way you always welcome me back,no matter what I've done.
The immeasurable pleasure I receive from reading your posts.
So, today celebrate your three months of sobriety! Thankyou, Cookster
Love, Chris
I'm so so happy for you friend !!!! This really is possible one day @time.
Is it time to take a flight in your Ultra Light? I can just see you up there
soaring with the birds smiling, laughing, feeling so free. May it be a soft
landing where you can enjoy some tea. Thankyou, for the joy you share
with me. The way you always make me smile. For the consistent
comfort you give me. Your strength, your wisdom,your encouragement
for they guide me. The way you do not judge I appreciate more then you
know. The way you wonder where I am when I'm missing on the board.
The way you always welcome me back,no matter what I've done.
The immeasurable pleasure I receive from reading your posts.
So, today celebrate your three months of sobriety! Thankyou, Cookster
Love, Chris
Woohoo Cookster, congratulations!
