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Comment by Kendra J. on Wednesday

Hello all, I am so glad that there is a place like this that I can come and read about recovery and chat with people that are all wanting the same thing I do. Freedom....

I moved to South Africa in January, the 2nd of Jan actually and I really do miss my meetings. I didn't go like I should but now that I don't have them I miss them so much and the connections. 

I have a had some crazy thoughts the past couple of weeks but luckily I can at least come here and reading other people's comments helps so much....

Comment by JennyB on Wednesday

Sad, confused, hurting, angry, feel betrayed, fed up, frustrated - and feeling these feelings are progress for me!  :)   At least I'm not drinking/using, or numbing out into something that harms me!  Feeling feelings sux sometimes, but is huge progress.  I used to only feel anger cus it's the easiest one to feel. I'm learning how to feel hurt when things hurt my feelings.  But still struggle with having no control over the actions of other people when those actions harm me.  This week it was gossip at work that hurt me, but I cried.  Me, I actually cried.  I normally put a wall up and shove it in or lash out - but I felt real feelings.  With God's grace, I hope I can forgive too.  Trusting again is always hard for me too.  I'm just excited, proud, working through it a day at a time - rather than numbing out, or being self destructive when others hurt me.  Thanks for listening!

Comment by JennyB on February 4, 2012 at 9:16pm

Hey friends!  Thinking of all of you and praying!  You are not alone, and neither am I - thankful for all of you!  (((HUGS)))

Comment by Michele Rossi on February 3, 2012 at 8:26am

Hi Im Michele I have been sober for 61 days and Im not new to the program but new to online. I tried everything, so Im doing everything to saty sober this time. One day at a time thats hard for me considering I want things now. But I have learned that I have to work at sobriety. I am diagnosed with ADD, Depression and PTSD. since Ive been home my thought pattern is trying to change and Im trying to keep what I longed for for years. I have the tools to help me think and the memory of what it was like and where I came from. Thanks for having me

Comment by Tom R. on July 27, 2011 at 4:11pm

Dee, I can totally relate. I'm a vet also and at times there is that stink'in think'in about forgetting my current troubles and to choose the easy way out and use. But through my years of thousands of meetings NA and AA I have the tools to help me think before picking up and remember where I came from. Which at the end before my sobriety began wasn't a pleasant life. God Bless and keep on praying and asking for help. SP/4 U.S. Army Combat Medic 13 yrs. , Thomas Rauch

Comment by Dee on July 26, 2011 at 9:09am

lots of stress in my life the last month - family, marriage, health all not working so well right now.  Thank God for meds, the VA for counseling and my AA meetings to keep me sane (well as sane as I can be!).  Having a hard time not falling into the depths of depression but I'm kicking and screaming the whole way to stay out of there.  Thank the Lord I haven't wanted to drink or drug over any this.  That is truly a miracle.

Comment by Aussie Glenda Truss on July 25, 2011 at 10:37pm

having an incredible time travelling in u.s.a. Guess where i am?  i am at Ed's (site creator) in san francisco!!  unreal to meet, see & give him a hug in person after all this time of administrating the site he created. wow! amazing things happen in sobriety.  posting photos when i can - bike we hired (Goldwing 1800cc) is going well. take care  hugsz aussie glenda  can't wait to see you Sara, Doc, Christine, Cat, Jimbo, Tribal & Leesa and any others i can't think of at the moment lol

Comment by johnnett l on May 22, 2011 at 2:17pm

Hi Mike welcome to the internet age , i am not so great with this either i just post how im feeling and respond to others post, it is very helpful for me as i am busy with work , family , and school there are really cool and nice people here who respond to me and give me hope and recovery when im not able to make a meeting. Good luck and God bless

Comment by Aussie Glenda Truss on May 16, 2011 at 6:48pm

hi Mike just make friends with others on site & go to the chat room when you are on site to see if there is anyone there. usually there are people on early mornings on chat. Write blogs if you want to and get to know others on the site. stay well and happy hugsz aussie

Comment by mike costigan on May 16, 2011 at 9:17am

hi i'm mike dual addicted ,i am a recovering  alcoholic , addict with manic depression ,iv'e been clean and sober for 26 years, my clean  and sober date is april 10.DEB KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ,work the steps and enjoy life with out the use of drugs and alcohol,i know it can be a fight ,put say a prayer and go for it,you are worth it

mike

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