And to reply to your other post - you are absolutely right - triggers are everywhere. Despite this you are still succeeding. You are one strong lady! I hope you can take some time to be present to your success and strength.
Hi Elizabeth! I am so glad you are back on track and feeling good. You can do it! You have gone through a lot and the grieving process take a long time and goes in stages. Just as giving up alcohol or practicing moderation is a process. Facing these challenges makes us strong. Only we can control ourselves. Only we have that power. You have that power. You are strong and I think you will kick alcohol into a place that makes you feel even better. Just give it time.
Had a good weekend and started the week feeling good. Sunday and Monday nights are typically a challenge but I feel like I am back on track. I spent the weekend doing things I enjoy that get me outdoors. That makes me feel stronger. I am motivated to keep the ground I have gained in the past two months.
Where I teach, energy is diverted into doing things so that we can say we are doing something about (fill the blank with trending problem).
I am unsure of the path ahead for my family after my brother's death at age 40. Some important relationships are badly strained.
Both my husband and I want to cut back our drinking. That sometimes leads to friction but mostly it is a source of support. We are committed to helping each other.
I had made it to almost two months sober when I lapsed after a painful mammogram. So medical appointments are a trigger also.
That was two weeks ago. So now I am ready to get back to work on this problem.
Elizabeth-- you are very strong. You have been dealing with a huge life changing event. Be kind to yourself. You aren't where you were two months ago! Look how far you've come. I have seen my husband loose his sibling and you will have many emotions and some days you will only be able to think of your brother. It's natural.
Hang in there and journal every day and blog. I think getting everything out of our head helps us to see the road we want to take---moderation, abstaining or a combination of both. You will find your true path if you just give yourself time to grieve and time to heal. Those are my thoughts anyway....you can do whatever you set your mind to do!! I believe that!
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