tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post8968237962544957331..comments2024-01-16T05:48:40.398-07:00Comments on Being Sober: And Still More...Mary Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08156474205414127488noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-42531523808956210652012-04-16T05:14:28.806-06:002012-04-16T05:14:28.806-06:00I often read your posts but rarely comment, I just...I often read your posts but rarely comment, I just wanted to say thank you for what you do.Bryan Chambershttp://www.kleantreatmentcenter.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-12338249245150878822012-03-12T10:17:54.446-06:002012-03-12T10:17:54.446-06:00Broken bones? :o( My mama lived through those kind...Broken bones? :o( My mama lived through those kind of relationships too... so sad. <br /><br />Thank you for clearing up my confusion. :o) I love that you studied the Bible so much and that you have a passion for that.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18326425173333184401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-280049507098106522012-03-12T08:50:49.147-06:002012-03-12T08:50:49.147-06:00Syd, I have a broken wrist, toe, and two fingers f...Syd, I have a broken wrist, toe, and two fingers from that relationship.Mary Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08156474205414127488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-88161791244130109742012-03-12T08:06:16.726-06:002012-03-12T08:06:16.726-06:00Thank you, MC, for answering these. I think that o...Thank you, MC, for answering these. I think that one has to finally have enough of the hurtful relationships and begin to think of self-preservation no matter what. I am glad that you found a way to get out before you were physically hurt.Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-55295782306461919752012-03-12T06:29:32.535-06:002012-03-12T06:29:32.535-06:00In may i will be celebrating 3 yrs of sobriety. I...In may i will be celebrating 3 yrs of sobriety. I thank God everyday for the life i live now. During my first year of sobriety i worked/work with a wonderful sponsor...she truly understood the program & attended aa meetings for all the RIGHT reasons. The group i attended i soon realizeed were a bunch of bottom feeders, for many reasons (i wont go into detail) i decided to no longer attend aa. I practice all my principles that my sponsor taught me, see a therapist once a month. My sobriety is super strong BUT i sometimes worry about not attending meetings. Any advice on what i can practice on my own to keep my sobriety in check. Trust me, if i ever thought i would drink again, i wld attend meetings & do whatever i needed too. Ur websited along with others have helped me so much! Xoambernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-60074562645522931902012-03-12T06:10:50.844-06:002012-03-12T06:10:50.844-06:00I love your insights you and Pammie have been cons...I love your insights you and Pammie have been constant lights in my world!<br /><br />I have questions that seem stupid in my head, you know the ones that are "time takes time" oriented. <br /><br />Did you do anything explorational in early sobriety to help you to find those things which are foundationally "you"? Like faith, and femininity, purpose (job or career), or did you just plug away and begin to become comfortable with what is?Jess Mistress of Mischiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766848582303523764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-62444661918106777452012-03-12T03:51:41.294-06:002012-03-12T03:51:41.294-06:00I learned the attitude of gratitude from you (and ...I learned the attitude of gratitude from you (and others- they know who they are).<br /><br />Daily, you wrote about praying, meditation, staying in the moment..all of which was a tremendous help to me. I'm not the same person as when I started blogging. Much of my growth, my ability to deal with challenges, and acceptance of what life has given me, came from your words on this blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-64095480332230164722012-03-12T02:28:31.414-06:002012-03-12T02:28:31.414-06:00So much wisdom in your answers Mary Christine -- l...So much wisdom in your answers Mary Christine -- learning to live through powerlessness and handing it overMary LAhttp://louisey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-32093281889948449942012-03-11T22:25:06.460-06:002012-03-11T22:25:06.460-06:00Decide to quit and hold yourself to it. It's h...Decide to quit and hold yourself to it. It's hard but so is trying to live as an addict. Replace the drinking hours with other productive activities--walking, sewing, mentoring, decorating your space, sleeping away the hardest hours and allowing your spirit to heal.<br /><br />Drink of choice now is water--tap water in the fridge so it's cold and tasty. I had to take the alcohol out of my house altogether for the first years. Now no one in my home drinks so we don't even have it around. Eat meals and snacks with an eye toward not gaining a bunch of weight that will bum you and make it hard to love yourself. You are your own best friend--no one will take better care of you than you will. Prioritize your goals and set some dates.<br /><br />Read Melody Beattie's books on Co-dependence and other sobriety books. Communicate your desires to those who love you remembering that You are the one who knows you best.<br /><br />Good Luck, It can be done. I have faith in you.Lynda Halliger Otvos (Lynda M O)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08938791116446859160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-69413646397893705472012-03-11T22:07:09.570-06:002012-03-11T22:07:09.570-06:00How does someone (me) who can't stand the thou...How does someone (me) who can't stand the thought of not drinking get sober?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com