ALCOHOLICS: RECOVERY & FITNESS (Serious Only Please)

**Twineagles** · 06-27-2011, 06:39 AM

Seahawk, Mutt - you guys are doing great. Hang in there.

Pharma - congrats on 18 months. Remember when I got my 18. Seemed like it took forever. LOL

**BigDaddy33** · 06-27-2011, 04:09 PM

Having some financial issues. I know deep down things will turn out ok, but it doesnt make it suck less. Having a hard time staying out of my head. Im not going to drink, just feeling a little eh is all...well maybe more than a little eh....

**Meatpants** · 06-27-2011, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by BigDaddy33

Having some financial issues. I know deep down things will turn out ok, but it doesnt make it suck less. Having a hard time staying out of my head. Im not going to drink, just feeling a little eh is all...well maybe more than a little eh....

Hang in there brother. You can either be broke and sober, or broke and drunk. Hope things turn around quick for you.

**cowboybiker** · 06-27-2011, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by BigDaddy33

Having some financial issues. I know deep down things will turn out ok, but it doesnt make it suck less. Having a hard time staying out of my head. Im not going to drink, just feeling a little eh is all...well maybe more than a little eh....

Sometimes that fear of economic insecurity loves to just rear its ugly head. lol
The promises for all year round.
I struggled with unemployment last year and lost my home. Still couldnt find a good enough reason to drink. It was a good reason to reflect on where I've been and the journey i've been on. And no one said I would be skipping down the road to happy recovery. Sometimes we gotta trudge through it. Its just one more thing to add to my testimony. And you cant have testimony without test. and although sometimes that light at the end of the tunnel is a train, I wouldnt give up a single moment of my recovery for anything. I'm sure you dont feel like drinking over it, you've come a long way for that misery again. Life happens and we are not always joyfull nor do we have to be. This is just a moment and the best you can do is to get into the solution. I know you can and will.
best of luck and hope this helps.

steve

**vindex1963** · 06-27-2011, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by Meatpants

Hang in there brother. You can either be broke and sober, or broke and drunk. Hope things turn around quick for you.

Well said.

**BigDaddy33** · 06-27-2011, 08:31 PM

Thanks guys...means alot!!

**BRUTUSPLAC** · 06-28-2011, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by BigDaddy33

Thanks guys...means alot!!

I got yuor note, hope yuo got my reply .

1 day I'll have to make a road trip . and come beat on ya, LOLOLOL

8 hours is a long rideeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee..

SMILE !!! 1 day at a time, Cowboyrider (sp?)

said alot , and i can't add to it , except

I went to my brothers wedding saturday ( he is 38 2nd time to a REAL WOMEN )

and i saw theAFTER MATH of relatives who abused drinking and smoking .

and look like death warmed over,

how about being 43 and having a massive heart attack AND a massive motorcycle accident JUST weeks before it to WAKE UP.

his mom is no better. STLL wont quit smoking even after a massive stroke 11 years ago.

I can go on. about others,

likelots of coworkers over 26 years at my job ,

1 day at a time is NOT A JOKE ., its the WAY ...

peaceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

**remedy444** · 06-29-2011, 06:32 PM

One of my sponsees went out a couple of days ago. First time experiencing this. Of course my first thought it what could I have done different, What didn't i tell him that I needed to tell him.. yada yada yada...Im realizing there is a little bit of pride and ego tied up in all of that because I feel as though my sponsee's ability to stay sober is directly related to my abilities at sponsoring someone. Of course this is not the case. Im not that powerful and as long as Im there for them and teach them what was taught to me , directly out of the big book, thats all i can do. Anyways thought Id share a little something in here since I haven't posted in a little while...been postin over on the misc...lol which aint really the most spiritual place on this site.

Anyways glad to see everyone is doing well.

**chodan9** · 06-29-2011, 06:52 PM

good to hear from you remedy

yeah the misc is not the most conducive environment for sobriety.
lots o lulz though

I have had issues learning to place proper boundaries in sponsorship back in the day, having someone your sponsoring with years of sobriety go back out and then die in the process was a rough thing, but it made me realize that I am not the higher power, and also taught me how important it is to stay grounded.

**rockminer** · 06-30-2011, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by BigDaddy33

Having some financial issues. I know deep down things will turn out ok, but it doesnt make it suck less. Having a hard time staying out of my head. Im not going to drink, just feeling a little eh is all...well maybe more than a little eh....

Been sober about 8 months and just got back into the gym after a long time away.Lost my 1st home due to a back injury and my wife was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the same time.We got back on top,then ms put her in a wheelchair.Wouldn't you know it ,I needed another back surgery. I'm outta work,she cant walk and she looks at me and says....ya know hon, things could always be worse.Since then shes walking,I'm feeling good,my son's about to start college,and my daughter is right behind him.Life got better.Point is life throws stuff at you,but it makes you stronger and things do get better.I recently got layed off myself and I hear ya on the headgames.But keep your head up and stay focused,it'll turn around.God bless.

**cowboybiker** · 06-30-2011, 09:49 PM

Just checking in. hope you all have a clean and sober weekend.

remember. Spoons are for stirring coffee.

**vindex1963** · 07-01-2011, 04:32 AM

Originally Posted by cowboybiker

Just checking in. hope you all have a clean and sober weekend.

remember. Spoons are for stirring coffee.

4th of July weekend. Avoid the temptation.

**cowboybiker** · 07-01-2011, 06:03 AM

Originally Posted by vindex1963

4th of July weekend. Avoid the temptation.

Temptation.
Its not your fault if a bird lands on your head,
but if you let it build a nest, well, thats on you.

**Twineagles** · 07-01-2011, 06:37 AM

Rockminer - thanks for the positive story. Economically, its hard out there. My business seems to be going down the tubes but I'm not going to use. Hopefully it'll turn around and if not, crap, I don't know if not. LOL everyone have a safe and sober holiday, especially you, Emma.

**cowboybiker** · 07-01-2011, 07:16 AM

Why isnt this thread a sticky?? srs.
Of all the threads I've seen this is the only one where everyone is respectful and shows a general concern for the other posters and is extremly supportive for those who are suffering.

**rockminer** · 07-01-2011, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by cowboybiker

Why isnt this thread a sticky?? srs.
Of all the threads I've seen this is the only one where everyone is respectful and shows a general concern for the other posters and is extremly supportive for those who are suffering.

That's why I jumped in yesterday.Kinda my first attempt to reach out.It's a lonely road,and although my wife is supportive I can't expect her to know how to help me.This is the longest I've gone without and don't want to go back.Sounds like there's some positive talk here.I really started working out again to reconnect with my son,he's 18 now.He loves to hit the weights,like I used to.Think I lost his respect the day he realized I was just a functioning alcoholic.We're a lot better now.Anyway,Have A good one and thanks for the inspiration everyone.

**cowboybiker** · 07-01-2011, 09:09 AM

Thanks LBM for making this a sticky

**Twineagles** · 07-01-2011, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by cowboybiker

Why isnt this thread a sticky?? srs.
Of all the threads I've seen this is the only one where everyone is respectful and shows a general concern for the other posters and is extremly supportive for those who are suffering.

I think this is the only thread where everyone has walked to hell and back, and sincerely appreciates the efforts and pain of everyone. Love having you here cowboy.

**stevie88** · 07-01-2011, 09:18 AM

Fantastic thread...has helped me lots....

**cowboybiker** · 07-01-2011, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Twineagles

I think this is the only thread where everyone has walked to hell and back, and sincerely appreciates the efforts and pain of everyone. Love having you here cowboy.

Always good to see you here as well.

**cowboybiker** · 07-01-2011, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by stevie88

Fantastic thread...has helped me lots....

Glad to hear it. keep coming back and tell all your friends

B.Y.O.C.

Bring Your Own Coffee

**jayluk4600** · 07-01-2011, 09:42 AM

Ya this is the one thread where you can say whats up and you dont get negged or yelled at or stuff of that nature.

I look at it as the top shelf of BB.com only people that come here are the ones that really need whats up there and everyone else stays away. Thank god

**vindex1963** · 07-01-2011, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by Twineagles

Rockminer - thanks for the positive story. Economically, its hard out there. My business seems to be going down the tubes but I'm not going to use. Hopefully it'll turn around and if not, crap, I don't know if not. LOL everyone have a safe and sober holiday, especially you, Emma.

Emma seems to be gone and now her name is Beth.

**GreenWave1** · 07-01-2011, 04:58 PM

Stay strong everyone! I'm looking forward to a great weekend.

**Meatpants** · 07-01-2011, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by vindex1963

Emma seems to be gone and now her name is Beth.

We all travel our own path. Some take the long, and some the short.

Hope everyone has a safe weekend.

**GirLInterrupted** · 07-01-2011, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by vindex1963

Emma seems to be gone and now her name is Beth.

Emma is still here!!! Just using my real name now LOL. I was paranoid about it, but felt it safe to use my real name after being here a while. Emma was a combination of my daughters' names (Emily & Ava).....

For sure I'm not perfect, I have indeed fallen off the wagon, but too ashamed to share that here. For that I am sorry. I feel those that have something positive to share are more important to this thread.

I will say this. I AM doing OK. I really am. I just feel that since I am occasionally drinking, I would not be welcome here. furthermore, should I come post and not mention that fact, I feel that would just be horrible.

You all mean very much to me, and if I have let anyone down. I truly apologize

Please don't say I have let myself down, because I do not feel that I have at this point. I really am doing well, and my problem with alcohol is something different that many would not understand. Lets just say it's been burned in my brain since the day I was born. It's sick and weird, but I was branded to be this person since birth by not so healthy parents and I bought into it. I bought into a lot of stuff they have put into my head

**GirLInterrupted** · 07-01-2011, 07:23 PM

Oh... and BOO YAH on the sticky status, whoot!!!!

**vindex1963** · 07-02-2011, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by GirLInterrupted

Emma is still here!!! Just using my real name now LOL. I was paranoid about it, but felt it safe to use my real name after being here a while. Emma was a combination of my daughters' names (Emily & Ava).....

For sure I'm not perfect, I have indeed fallen off the wagon, but too ashamed to share that here. For that I am sorry. I feel those that have something positive to share are more important to this thread.

I will say this. I AM doing OK. I really am. I just feel that since I am occasionally drinking, I would not be welcome here. furthermore, should I come post and not mention that fact, I feel that would just be horrible.

You all mean very much to me, and if I have let anyone down. I truly apologize

Please don't say I have let myself down, because I do not feel that I have at this point. I really am doing well, and my problem with alcohol is something different that many would not understand. Lets just say it's been burned in my brain since the day I was born. It's sick and weird, but I was branded to be this person since birth by not so healthy parents and I bought into it. I bought into a lot of stuff they have put into my head

Truly glad you're OK.

Don't have anything to say about the rest but good luck, we're here when you're ready.

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**righter** · 07-03-2011, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by GirLInterrupted

Emma is still here!!! Just using my real name now LOL. I was paranoid about it, but felt it safe to use my real name after being here a while. Emma was a combination of my daughters' names (Emily & Ava).....

For sure I'm not perfect, I have indeed fallen off the wagon, but too ashamed to share that here. For that I am sorry. I feel those that have something positive to share are more important to this thread.

I will say this. I AM doing OK. I really am. I just feel that since I am occasionally drinking, I would not be welcome here. furthermore, should I come post and not mention that fact, I feel that would just be horrible.

You all mean very much to me, and if I have let anyone down. I truly apologize

Please don't say I have let myself down, because I do not feel that I have at this point. I really am doing well, and my problem with alcohol is something different that many would not understand. Lets just say it's been burned in my brain since the day I was born. It's sick and weird, but I was branded to be this person since birth by not so healthy parents and I bought into it. I bought into a lot of stuff they have put into my head : (

I would hope that falling off the wagon would be something you would feel comfortable sharing here. I mean, of all people alcoholics & addicts understand what it's like to quit over and over ad nauseam. I do, anyway.

You have my number, and you're still welcome to call me, anytime. And I'll still be happy to take you to a meeting, anytime. They're really not all that bad!

**chodan9** · 07-03-2011, 04:06 PM

I personally struggled for several months before finally getting into the program and really trying. I had to get through with doing it my way and try a proven way.
My way kept me drinking and drugging, the program has kept me clean and sober for 22+ years

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