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For Kim
Oct 14, 2015 6:19:17 GMT -5
Post by achilles1957 on Oct 14, 2015 6:19:17 GMT -5
Hi Kim, It's nice to hear from you and you sound well, or well enough. ;-) Yeah, like you said, I'm just going to go along as I'm doing, if I meet someone that I'm drawn to, then perhaps I'll approach them regarding sponsorship. Right now I'm ok with things as they are. I've met some lovely people and still really enjoy the meetings. They bring me down to earth and remind me that I do have a problem and need to be vigilant. Complacency is my enemy and I don't intend to be tricked by it again. Alcohol is so overrated, I remember feeling deprived, knowing I couldn't drink but now I don't. The more I told myself I couldn't have any the more I wanted to prove I could. Now if I can just use the same tools and concepts and apply them to Mint Slice Biscuits I'll be fine. The more I tell myself that I'm putting on weight and can't eat so much chocolate, the more I want it ... Ergh !!!
I understand that your counsellor might feel that it would benefit you to put your thoughts and feelings on paper. Perhaps when reading your writings, it may become apparent to you what you are really craving, perhaps company, excitement, purpose, oblivion etc. Did you ask her why she wanted you to do it? Have you ever written in a journal? I find writing to be very therapeutic, in fact I really enjoy writing and always feel unburdened after a good purge.
You must be thrilled to finally have your wheels, what are you going to do with your newfound freedom ?
;-) Jenn
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For Kim
Oct 14, 2015 6:41:00 GMT -5
Post by ron on Oct 14, 2015 6:41:00 GMT -5
Hi, Kim,
You wrote: "I finally got my car fixed 'Hooray' but haven't yet made it to a meeting. I'm kind of picky which ones I go to, I like the ones where people have good sobriety. There's 3 on the next 3 nights so I'll try and make one."
Well, of course not. You've been riding around with the top down, radio blastin', cruisin' just as fast as you can, now. Well, you'll have fun, fun, fun, 'til your Daddy takes your T-bird awaaay.(You'll have to excuse me. Jan and Dean, LA surfer song from the timeless '60's.)
As far as "I'll try to make one." Don't try, do. There is no try. (Yoda)
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For Kim
Oct 14, 2015 8:55:07 GMT -5
Post by JoeY on Oct 14, 2015 8:55:07 GMT -5
Hi Kim, It's nice to hear from you and you sound well, or well enough. ;-) Yeah, like you said, I'm just going to go along as I'm doing, if I meet someone that I'm drawn to, then perhaps I'll approach them regarding sponsorship. Right now I'm ok with things as they are. I've met some lovely people and still really enjoy the meetings. They bring me down to earth and remind me that I do have a problem and need to be vigilant. Complacency is my enemy and I don't intend to be tricked by it again. Alcohol is so overrated, I remember feeling deprived, knowing I couldn't drink but now I don't. The more I told myself I couldn't have any the more I wanted to prove I could. Now if I can just use the same tools and concepts and apply them to Mint Slice Biscuits I'll be fine. The more I tell myself that I'm putting on weight and can't eat so much chocolate, the more I want it ... Ergh !!! I understand that your counsellor might feel that it would benefit you to put your thoughts and feelings on paper. Perhaps when reading your writings, it may become apparent to you what you are really craving, perhaps company, excitement, purpose, oblivion etc. Did you ask her why she wanted you to do it? Have you ever written in a journal? I find writing to be very therapeutic, in fact I really enjoy writing and always feel unburdened after a good purge. You must be thrilled to finally have your wheels, what are you going to do with your newfound freedom ? ;-) Jenn
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For Kim
Oct 14, 2015 9:15:53 GMT -5
Post by JoeY on Oct 14, 2015 9:15:53 GMT -5
Hi Kim, It's nice to hear from you and you sound well, or well enough. ;-) Yeah, like you said, I'm just going to go along as I'm doing, if I meet someone that I'm drawn to, then perhaps I'll approach them regarding sponsorship. Right now I'm ok with things as they are. I've met some lovely people and still really enjoy the meetings. They bring me down to earth and remind me that I do have a problem and need to be vigilant. Complacency is my enemy and I don't intend to be tricked by it again. Alcohol is so overrated, I remember feeling deprived, knowing I couldn't drink but now I don't. The more I told myself I couldn't have any the more I wanted to prove I could. Now if I can just use the same tools and concepts and apply them to Mint Slice Biscuits I'll be fine. The more I tell myself that I'm putting on weight and can't eat so much chocolate, the more I want it ... Ergh !!! I understand that your counsellor might feel that it would benefit you to put your thoughts and feelings on paper. Perhaps when reading your writings, it may become apparent to you what you are really craving, perhaps company, excitement, purpose, oblivion etc. Did you ask her why she wanted you to do it? Have you ever written in a journal? I find writing to be very therapeutic, in fact I really enjoy writing and always feel unburdened after a good purge. You must be thrilled to finally have your wheels, what are you going to do with your newfound freedom ? ;-) Jenn I think putting thoughts down on paper is a good idea in it's own right. when i did my 8 week rehab stint (volunteered) it was amazing that all the tools we were being taught just flew out the window for some when something upsetting happened in their life. what ever the particular incident was they all had the same common thread and that was it justified being able to have a drink, not just a drink but to get totally smashed. there we maybe 10-15 of us (it varied as people came and went and each a new person would be just starting their 8 weeks where some were weeks into it) and when i first started all the rest were court appointed rehabs. for the most part everyone of them were gaming the system and had been there multiple times which made it difficult for the few that were serious about getting their lives back together. not sure where i wanted to go with this.
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For Kim
Oct 14, 2015 10:24:35 GMT -5
Post by bethanne711 on Oct 14, 2015 10:24:35 GMT -5
Hey Kim are you out there? Haven't heard from you in awhile, I hope you're well. Not too sure about that Beth but I'd advise doing some research before taking a flight, for sure, don't fancy being strip searched. When my sisters and I flew into LA international airport many years ago, we were held up for hours while the cast on my sisters broken arm was removed. We were so shocked, couldn't believe it. I can't imagine just walking through after claiming "metal in my leg".. ;-) You sound well Beth, I'd go stir crazy being confined to the couch, hope you've got some good books, crosswords perhaps, to keep you occupied. Sure is quiet around here !! Hey Jenn, I can't believe they removed your sister's cast !!! OMG. I would think that would be dangerous. The cast is there to support the break for Pete's sake. I'm surprised they are allowed to do that. Did she just go on about her business with no cast ? Wow......
I'm doing pretty good staying at home most every day. On the weekend my hubby gets me out a bit to get groceries or anything else I may need. I am reading the Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy and it really has my attention...lol ! I am almost done the 2nd book, ready to start the 3rd. After that I will by the 4th book, Grey. I watch a lot of TV, too, plus I have my computer.
How are you doing ?
Beth
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For Kim
Oct 15, 2015 6:22:54 GMT -5
Post by achilles1957 on Oct 15, 2015 6:22:54 GMT -5
Hi Beth, I should have been more specific and mentioned that my sister had a half-cast, it sat on top of her forearm and was secured with a bandage. She'd suffered a fracture six months prior, had a full cast for months and then transitioned to a half-cast. It was bizarre, we were held up for hours while they brought in a nurse to re-bandage it, missed our connecting flight to New York, it was not a very welcoming arrival. Quite funny too, well I thought so... my sister is a Buddhist and at that time, dressed in Buddhist robes, prayer beads etc., a rather unlikely looking terrorist. Needless to say, she suffered the brunt of our jokes for some time and thankfully no longer feels the need to advertise her spiritual affiliation. ;-) From what I've heard, those books would definitely keep your attention, haha. Do you sketch, paint or journal? I'm hoping to start painting again, sometime, I keep saying it but don't actually do it, erghh!! I have impossible expectations of what my paintings should look like and of course, like all expectations, always disappoint. I can minimise dissappointment by eliminating unrealistic expectations, not just with painting. Always expecting too much of oneself, always leads to feeling 'not good enough'. Story of my life. I'm real good right now, looking forward to holidays in Victoria with my son. I wrote about that in my post to Mark/Jeyu but can't find where I posted it, dammit !! Also wrote about my AA meeting which was good. Till next time, Take care Jenn
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For Kim
Oct 15, 2015 10:08:00 GMT -5
Post by JoeY on Oct 15, 2015 10:08:00 GMT -5
Hey Kim are you out there? Haven't heard from you in awhile, I hope you're well. Not too sure about that Beth but I'd advise doing some research before taking a flight, for sure, don't fancy being strip searched. When my sisters and I flew into LA international airport many years ago, we were held up for hours while the cast on my sisters broken arm was removed. We were so shocked, couldn't believe it. I can't imagine just walking through after claiming "metal in my leg".. ;-) You sound well Beth, I'd go stir crazy being confined to the couch, hope you've got some good books, crosswords perhaps, to keep you occupied. Sure is quiet around here !! Hey Jenn, I can't believe they removed your sister's cast !!! OMG. I would think that would be dangerous. The cast is there to support the break for Pete's sake. I'm surprised they are allowed to do that. Did she just go on about her business with no cast ? Wow...... I'm doing pretty good staying at home most every day. On the weekend my hubby gets me out a bit to get groceries or anything else I may need. I am reading the Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy and it really has my attention...lol ! I am almost done the 2nd book, ready to start the 3rd. After that I will by the 4th book, Grey. I watch a lot of TV, too, plus I have my computer.
How are you doing ?
Beth
Hi Beth,
the airlines have to insure that someone with an injury is not going to be further hurt by the flight so it's not unusual to have a cast removed or wounds looked at before a flight.
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For Kim
Oct 15, 2015 10:13:57 GMT -5
Post by bethanne711 on Oct 15, 2015 10:13:57 GMT -5
Hey Joe, it doesn't make sense to me. How can they tell if someone is going to be injured by taking of the cast that is there to help. It's like taking away my walker and saying, " Okay, walk on that broken leg and let see what happens ! " Beth
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For Kim
Oct 15, 2015 10:46:21 GMT -5
Post by JoeY on Oct 15, 2015 10:46:21 GMT -5
cabin air pressure i think has something to do with it. what if your leg exploded inside the cast?
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For Kim
Oct 15, 2015 10:57:07 GMT -5
Post by bethanne711 on Oct 15, 2015 10:57:07 GMT -5
That would be a very, very bad day
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For Kim
Oct 15, 2015 13:24:38 GMT -5
Post by bethanne711 on Oct 15, 2015 13:24:38 GMT -5
Hi Beth, I should have been more specific and mentioned that my sister had a half-cast, it sat on top of her forearm and was secured with a bandage. She'd suffered a fracture six months prior, had a full cast for months and then transitioned to a half-cast. It was bizarre, we were held up for hours while they brought in a nurse to re-bandage it, missed our connecting flight to New York, it was not a very welcoming arrival. Quite funny too, well I thought so... my sister is a Buddhist and at that time, dressed in Buddhist robes, prayer beads etc., a rather unlikely looking terrorist. Needless to say, she suffered the brunt of our jokes for some time and thankfully no longer feels the need to advertise her spiritual affiliation. ;-) From what I've heard, those books would definitely keep your attention, haha. Do you sketch, paint or journal? I'm hoping to start painting again, sometime, I keep saying it but don't actually do it, erghh!! I have impossible expectations of what my paintings should look like and of course, like all expectations, always disappoint. I can minimise dissappointment by eliminating unrealistic expectations, not just with painting. Always expecting too much of oneself, always leads to feeling 'not good enough'. Story of my life. I'm real good right now, looking forward to holidays in Victoria with my son. I wrote about that in my post to Mark/Jeyu but can't find where I posted it, dammit !! Also wrote about my AA meeting which was good. Till next time, Take care Jenn
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For Kim
Oct 15, 2015 13:29:40 GMT -5
Post by bethanne711 on Oct 15, 2015 13:29:40 GMT -5
Hi Jenn, great to hear from you again. Thanks for the clarification on your sister's half cast. That is a little easier to imagine being done, the fact that it was held on by a bandage and simply unwrapped. I still would have been pi**ed for missing the connecting flight. Travelling sucks without the additional hassle. No I don't paint or anything like that at this point. I journal but just occasionally. You really should get back into painting since that is one of your passions. Just don't go into it with expectations, just let your artistic energy flow !! Glad to hear you are doing well and that your AA meeting went well, too. Beth
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For Kim
Oct 16, 2015 1:00:01 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2015 1:00:01 GMT -5
Hey Everyone, Thanks so much for your kind words. I thought I would tell you all that I am definitely going to a meeting tonight. No ifs or buts. I haven't been to this particular one for a few years but it is nice and close. I'm feeling pretty nervous, what to say, how much to share. Just have to take it as it comes. No excuse now my car's back on the road. As for journalling, I've heard that it helps people and I've decided to give it a try. It may help me let out my feelings. I'll go back and see the alcohol counsellor again but AA meeting to get through first. I'll post when I get back and say how it went. I'm reading Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy as well Beth. I'm halfway through the third one.
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For Kim
Oct 16, 2015 4:22:08 GMT -5
Post by JoeY on Oct 16, 2015 4:22:08 GMT -5
i used to go to noon meetings which might be something you could look into as well. they're helpful for working people that could use lunch time for a meeting. bring a pizza or chinese with you they won't mind. good luck
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For Kim
Oct 16, 2015 7:32:04 GMT -5
Post by Dana on Oct 16, 2015 7:32:04 GMT -5
Hey Everyone, Thanks so much for your kind words. I thought I would tell you all that I am definitely going to a meeting tonight. No ifs or buts. I haven't been to this particular one for a few years but it is nice and close. I'm feeling pretty nervous, what to say, how much to share. Just have to take it as it comes. No excuse now my car's back on the road. As for journalling, I've heard that it helps people and I've decided to give it a try. It may help me let out my feelings. I'll go back and see the alcohol counsellor again but AA meeting to get through first. I'll post when I get back and say how it went. I'm reading Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy as well Beth. I'm halfway through the third one. Hi Kim! I look forward to hearing how your meeting goes. I still feel a little nervous about what I'm going to say - I find that when I go into it without any expectations I feel less nervous. And it's okay to pass when it comes to your turn. you can just listen if you want. When I'm too wrapped up in what's inside my head, I miss the message in other people's shares.
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