Recent Posts
My AA sponsor reminded me of the AA suggestion concerning no major changes in the first year of sobriety. Unfortunately, I have been on antibiotics for my sinus/allergy/asthma issues for months now.
Right now, I would like a drink. I have taken some steps to take care of myself, like calling my sponsor, and taking a long, brisk walk with my sister-in-law. I am afraid to deal with the feelings.
I hope I can get through this without losing my sanity, as fragile as that is these days.
Hugs,
Trish
Albert Schweitzer
Have you tried AA? It is worth the effort.
Hugs,
Trish
Albert Schweitzer
Good morning Trish..
I'm sorry about having to part with your fur-babies.. I oh so well understand as I have two of my own and love them dearly. As the one person said... it's okay to feel so sad about it and to grieve.
I also have felt a little out of control these past couple of days.. due to having surgery this Monday. I'm having plastics done. Breast reduction/lift and tummy tuck. My house is a wreck.. I'm not sure who is going to check in on me.. I have my bills I need to pay up on today.. and stuff to get in the house.. like protein drinks and such. I am such a procrastinator.. but learning that somehow.. it manages to all work out. Everyone has these feelings when under stress and we just have to learn to accept the feelings of anxiety that it's a *normal feeling* and we don't have to act out to cover it up. Once worked thru... we feel the relief and can appreciate dealing with life on life's terms.
take care hun.. and keep posting to get it out.. hell.. you helped me get some of my anxiety off my chest too. Now.. I must go and do something like pay a bill.. one step at a time.. I'll get thru it. And .. so will YOU!!
hugssss,
Rhonda
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
My addiction is three-fold in that it affects me physically, mentally and spiritually. As a chemically-dependent person, I was totally out of touch not only with myself, but with reality. Day after miserable day, like a caged animal on a treadmill, I repeated my self-destructive pattern of living. HAVE I BEGUN TO BREAK AWAY FROM MY OLD IDEAS? JUST FOR TODAY, CAN I ADJUST MYSELF TO WHAT IS, RATHER THAN TRY TO ADJUST EVERYTHING TO MY OWN DESIRES?
TODAY I PRAY
I pray that I may not be caught up again in the downward, destructive spiral which removed me from myself and from the realities of the world around me. I pray that I may adjust to people and situations as they are instead of always trying, unsuccessfully and with endless frustration, to bend them to my own desires.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I can only change myself.
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
Hi Trish,
I'm sorry about giving up your cats. They're like our best friends, always listening...my daughter called hers her therapy cat. Velvet was one of my best friends for so long...and having to give them away is painful, but I understand that having them is hurting your health. At least you can make sure they go to good homes.
I agree with the comment on taking things one step at a time. I tend to try to do too much at once, and that alone makes me over-anxious. Take it easy on yourself.
Hugs,
Marie
Hugs,
Marie
As for parting w/ your cats - that is an understandably trying thing - I could not imagine having to part w/ any of my animals. Allow yourself to grieve over the situation - you deserve to do that as animals are like children for many of us.
A
I am grateful that I have a terrific sponsor who is helping me more than any other sponsor I have had in my 19 years in AA.
I really appreciate your support through this time.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Trish
Albert Schweitzer
