ALCOHOLICS: RECOVERY & FITNESS (Serious Only Please)

[JRT6]

Thanks everyone. The hardest part is what my wife is going through. She is a recent stage 3b cancer survivor and she is really taking this hard. We're all standing around crying yesterday and my mother-in-law starts bitching that her leg hurts and no one cares. Man that was something.

[muttytwist]

My 12 year nephew got diagnosed with terminal brain cancer today. I'm so sick I don't even want to drink. When people ask me what it's like to be in the buisness of violence I tell them it's 1%. You would think blowing off 99% of something would be great but do it 50 times and your 1% becomes 50. Over the course of 18 years that one percent is really adding up.

My thoughts are with you. My wife is a surviver of cervical cancer and my cousins girl went through the same thing your nephew is. She made it through and has a child of her owm now. There is still alot of hope out there. Congrats on not drinking.

[Big_Sky_Guy]

Prayers from our family. Wife has the BRCA I and II genes (we elected for all the surgeries). Completely changed our outlook on life. We try not to take any day for granted.

[GreenWave1]

JRT6, I will keep your nephew in my prayers. Good on you not drinking. Stay strong.

[righter]

JR: Very sorry to hear that. Will keep your family in my prayers.

[JRT6]

Prayers from our family. Wife has the BRCA I and II genes (we elected for all the surgeries). Completely changed our outlook on life. We try not to take any day for granted.

My wife was HER2 positive which was actually a blessing. She can't get pregnant again or the estrogen will likley kill her. She didn't get a bilateral for a couple reasons. The butter knife job on the one was scarring enough.

[ChefPhalBignuts]

Hung out with some friends tonight playing Forza and some other games on Xbox. They were drinking again... of course

One of them talked to me for like half an hour and pretty much praised what I was doing and said he wished he could do it... I think he's getting burnt out

[cowboybiker]

Its nice to see so many new faces in here
It only proves to me and others that WE are not alone.
Its sad to hear of struggles that we must face in our life.
But on the other hand Its good that we share those struggles with each other, rather than bottle it up inside.
I've dealt with a few struggles in my recovery and something tells me Im gonna have to deal with a few more
No one ever promised me that I would be skipping down the road to happy destiny.
But I have learned how to not get loaded over life.
not to say Im cured, just that I know what steps to take.
I used to think that Drugs and Alcohol was the do all, be all answer to everything.
But when I think about it now, What was the question?
Hope you all have a blessed day and share a smile with someone.


steve

[skarotum]

Just checking in and congratulating all the other sober folks here, new and old. Keep it up everyone. You all give me inspiration.

[muttytwist]

Wishing everyone a happy and sober thursday.

[slyguy354]

11 days in brahs

last weekend was tough, no desire to drink just a lot of opportunieties, looking forward to getting through this weekend

i described the rush i get on friday afternoons to my dr. n she said it was a rush of endorphines from being used to drinking on the weekends
said there was a med out there that blocks this feeling

any experience with this brahs?

[GreenWave1]

11 days in brahs

last weekend was tough, no desire to drink just a lot of opportunieties, looking forward to getting through this weekend

i described the rush i get on friday afternoons to my dr. n she said it was a rush of endorphines from being used to drinking on the weekends
said there was a med out there that blocks this feeling

any experience with this brahs?

Congrats on 11 days. It's a great start. Avoid opportunities to drink. And focus on being sober today. Stay strong.

[Twineagles]

[QUOTE=slyguy354;772416933]11 days in brahs

Congrats on 11 days. It only gets better. The program is incredible and I'm living proof of that. I have a 14 year relationship that is ending and when I was using, I would have joined in on the recriminations and fights. Now I stand back and use the skills that the program has taught me. I have real emotions as opposed to reactions, and I own those emotions. Keep coming back.

[Mk35]

My 12 year nephew got diagnosed with terminal brain cancer today. I'm so sick I don't even want to drink. When people ask me what it's like to be in the buisness of violence I tell them it's 1%. You would think blowing off 99% of something would be great but do it 50 times and your 1% becomes 50. Over the course of 18 years that one percent is really adding up.

So sorry to read this; Praying for you and your entire family.

[Mk35]

11 days in brahs

last weekend was tough, no desire to drink just a lot of opportunieties, looking forward to getting through this weekend

i described the rush i get on friday afternoons to my dr. n she said it was a rush of endorphines from being used to drinking on the weekends
said there was a med out there that blocks this feeling

any experience with this brahs?

Congrats on your 11 days!

I don't know about the medication... I'm probably the last person to give advice on that but...

Be careful w/ any meds... turns out once I stopped drinking, my disease showed up in that area too.

[chodan9]

My 12 year nephew got diagnosed with terminal brain cancer today. I'm so sick I don't even want to drink. When people ask me what it's like to be in the buisness of violence I tell them it's 1%. You would think blowing off 99% of something would be great but do it 50 times and your 1% becomes 50. Over the course of 18 years that one percent is really adding up.

sorry to hear about your nephew! I'll keep him in my prayersQ

I don't understand anything else about the rest of your post but thats ok LOL

[rockminer]

Hey guys, somehow I stopped receiving email notifications about postings through this thread and thought I had lost it. Great to be back and see you guys all in recovery. Man, I had missed this thread. Too much crap going on in my life right now but don't want to use and wouldn't use because its not going to make it better. JFT to everyone.

I was wondering where you were and if you were alright.I have God,the people in this thread,and the big book on my mind every day.If any part of that goes missing,so does part of my recovery process.Stay strong brother.Life will work its way out if we stay clean, sober and united.Thanks for being part of my recovery.That goes for all here.I'm not counting my sober time right now,just going one day at a time and living my life according to the words in the serenity prayer.A group of strangers has been brought together because of something that tried to destroy their lives. Now we think about,care and support one another regardless of our past,gender or ethnic backgrounds.Don't tell me there's no higher power.Thanks for helping me clear my mind and move in the right direction.You know I wonder how many people out there just need someone to tell them it's o.k. to be clean and sober.That life goes on without that crutch.I say that because a lot of my friends and co-workers who drink/use look at me with understanding and a kind of respect when my sobriety comes up.I always assumed that they would give me a hard time about it.One even opened up when he saw me reading the big book in my truck one day and said he needed help.We spoke every day before that and never knew we both felt trapped and powerless.Anyway,I wish you all a happy/sober weekend.I know now that sobriety is the only way.I'm happier even when life gets rough and better prepared to handle things.Thanks again and bless all here through whatever higher power you believe in.Twineagles,thanks for showin up bud.

[thepowerwithin]

Sleepless night. My ex-husband, in a fit of resentment, brought up something from my past....something I am ashamed about.....something very, very painful....something that happened 8 frigging years ago when I was in bad shape. The accusation, which, by the way, is sheer speculation, is about motherhood. You want to hurt me.....go there.....cuts like a knife. He knew exactly what he was doing, and I indeed went into an emotional tailspin. I have forgiven myself, for the most part, but apparently he hasn't. Part of me buys into his shame. I need to give it back to him, but it's a process.

I am blown away today, but indeed sober. No one every promised me all days would be happy, joyous and free.

Thanks for letting me share my sorrow .

[rockminer]

Sleepless night. My ex-husband, in a fit of resentment, brought up something from my past....something I am ashamed about.....something very, very painful....something that happened 8 frigging years ago when I was in bad shape. The accusation, which, by the way, is sheer speculation, is about motherhood. You want to hurt me.....go there.....cuts like a knife. He knew exactly what he was doing, and I indeed went into an emotional tailspin. I have forgiven myself, for the most part, but apparently he hasn't. Part of me buys into his shame. I need to give it back to him, but it's a process.

I am blown away today, but indeed sober. No one every promised me all days would be happy, joyous and free.

Thanks for letting me share my sorrow .

I'm sorry to hear this,but glad to hear your sober.We try so hard to move forward and let go of the negative and painful parts of our past,I only wish we could forgive and forget at the same time.I pray that things work out for you and sincerely hope that you are o.k.Keep your head up and share all you want.That's why were here.

[jayluk4600]

Damn I havent posted here in awhile, just checking in ! No thoughts of drinking just the occasional wanting to rip someones head off lol. Good to see some new faces here

[Big_Sky_Guy]

TPW-

He must be in a tough place personally to purposefully bring up something he knows will hurt you.

From your reaction, you are not that person today.

Hope you are finding some peace with the situation so you can move forward.

[righter]

Sleepless night. My ex-husband, in a fit of resentment, brought up something from my past....something I am ashamed about.....something very, very painful....something that happened 8 frigging years ago when I was in bad shape. The accusation, which, by the way, is sheer speculation, is about motherhood. You want to hurt me.....go there.....cuts like a knife. He knew exactly what he was doing, and I indeed went into an emotional tailspin. I have forgiven myself, for the most part, but apparently he hasn't. Part of me buys into his shame. I need to give it back to him, but it's a process.

I am blown away today, but indeed sober. No one every promised me all days would be happy, joyous and free.

Thanks for letting me share my sorrow .

Sorry to hear you had a rough night. I don't regret the past, but occasionally I still cringe at it, if ya know what I mean. Hope you are feeling better.

[AndroShock]

Just wanted to say sorry to JRT and stay strong to Slyguy.

[JRT6]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gliomatosis_cerebri

[thepowerwithin]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gliomatosis_cerebri

I read the link and I am so, so sorry. It's very sad. Totally got me out of myself and my piddly problems.

[NoSlak]

Sleepless night. My ex-husband, in a fit of resentment, brought up something from my past....something I am ashamed about.....something very, very painful....something that happened 8 frigging years ago when I was in bad shape. The accusation, which, by the way, is sheer speculation, is about motherhood. You want to hurt me.....go there.....cuts like a knife. He knew exactly what he was doing, and I indeed went into an emotional tailspin. I have forgiven myself, for the most part, but apparently he hasn't. Part of me buys into his shame. I need to give it back to him, but it's a process.

I am blown away today, but indeed sober. No one every promised me all days would be happy, joyous and free.

Thanks for letting me share my sorrow .

We all have those buttons but unlike most others, you I'm sure have done your best to repair whatever damage you think you may have cause. Plus we know how to take pen to paper right !!!!! Haha.
You are a helpful inspiration to us all here. What could be better than helping others change their lives ? You have many more strengths than weaknesses. New day today !!!!!!!

[thepowerwithin]

I'm sorry to hear this,but glad to hear your sober.We try so hard to move forward and let go of the negative and painful parts of our past,I only wish we could forgive and forget at the same time.I pray that things work out for you and sincerely hope that you are o.k.Keep your head up and share all you want.That's why were here.

TPW-

He must be in a tough place personally to purposefully bring up something he knows will hurt you.

From your reaction, you are not that person today.

Hope you are finding some peace with the situation so you can move forward.

Sorry to hear you had a rough night. I don't regret the past, but occasionally I still cringe at it, if ya know what I mean. Hope you are feeling better.

We all have those buttons but unlike most others, you I'm sure have done your best to repair whatever damage you think you may have cause. Plus we know how to take pen to paper right !!!!! Haha.
You are a helpful inspiration to us all here. What could be better than helping others change their lives ? You have many more strengths than weaknesses. New day today !!!!!!!

Thanks for your support! I have managed to let go of the negativity and focus on who I am today. I think I have more than redeemed myself in my own eyes and the eyes of my children.

My ex apologized and told me that I am a good person, good mother and good friend and that he is working on letting things go. I know a good deal of his bitterness comes from me asking for the divorce, him CHOOSING to sign a quit claim deed for our marital home, and me moving on to a new relationship soon afterwards. Since the divorce, the quality of my life has continually improved, while his has spiraled deeper into dysfunction, financial problems, and general unhappiness. I know all this is painful, and he is resentful. His anger is probably more self directed, and he doesn't even know it. All I want is to see him happy......

Again, thanks for your support.

[dogetta]

Power sometimes my family tries to bring up the past setting me up for the old guilt trip but the past is the past.I live just for today.

[cowboybiker]

The past is history.
Tomorrows a mystery.
Today is a gift, Thats why we call it the present

[BackwoodsGa]

Power sometimes my family tries to bring up the past setting me up for the old guilt trip but the past is the past.I live just for today.

The past is history.
Tomorrows a mystery.
Today is a gift, Thats why we call it the present

There you go!Bravo!Words to live by.