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DAY 7--It's a Miracle
Hi friends.
It's been 1 WHOLE WEEK (!) since quitting my smorgasboard of painkillers and benzos. The majority of the acute w/d symptoms are, for the most part, gone. For those of you still struggling, HANG ON! it gets better fast. I still feel emotionally fragile--my thoughts and feelings are all over the board--PAWS no doubt. I haven't had a craving, though--NOT ONCE--and that is a blessing.
Next week is my husband's (who left me 10 days ago) birthday. I've been planning this huge party for him and 45 guests are coming. I rented a rec hall for the event, and my in-laws are even flying out for it. We've chosen not to tell them about our separation until we come up with a more permanent solution. They are lovely people, but tend to meddle WAY too much in our lives and get REAL worked up over things. We stopped sharing info regarding real personal things in our relationship long ago after we saw how they behaved over it.
The bummer is it's going to feel a little disingenuous--like we're being dishonest. But it's none of their business, we both agree.
Just had to share that tidbit, because come Monday, the entire focus of the next 7 days is going to be the inlaws and the party. At least it will keep me busy and focused. Most of the details (food, drinks, etc.) of the party are taken care of--THANK GOODNESS--so it really shouldn't be stressful in that way.
Lord help me!
Thanks to all of you I don't have to do this alone. It means the world to me, especially since he left.
I think I'm going to head to the nearest city (1 hr. away) to a big AA event where the beloved AA/AlAnon member "Father Tom" is speaking. Anybody heard of him? I saw him maybe 7 years ago and enjoyed his message.
My prayer for today: CREATOR, I ASK FOR YOUR LOVING PROTECTION TODAY IN RETURNING ME AND MY FELLOW FORUM FRIENDS TO A LIFE OF PEACE AND FREEDOM FROM THE STONGHOLD OF DRUGS ADDICTION.
Warmest WIshes to All Today--
--Athena
It's been 1 WHOLE WEEK (!) since quitting my smorgasboard of painkillers and benzos. The majority of the acute w/d symptoms are, for the most part, gone. For those of you still struggling, HANG ON! it gets better fast. I still feel emotionally fragile--my thoughts and feelings are all over the board--PAWS no doubt. I haven't had a craving, though--NOT ONCE--and that is a blessing.
Next week is my husband's (who left me 10 days ago) birthday. I've been planning this huge party for him and 45 guests are coming. I rented a rec hall for the event, and my in-laws are even flying out for it. We've chosen not to tell them about our separation until we come up with a more permanent solution. They are lovely people, but tend to meddle WAY too much in our lives and get REAL worked up over things. We stopped sharing info regarding real personal things in our relationship long ago after we saw how they behaved over it.
The bummer is it's going to feel a little disingenuous--like we're being dishonest. But it's none of their business, we both agree.
Just had to share that tidbit, because come Monday, the entire focus of the next 7 days is going to be the inlaws and the party. At least it will keep me busy and focused. Most of the details (food, drinks, etc.) of the party are taken care of--THANK GOODNESS--so it really shouldn't be stressful in that way.
Lord help me!
Thanks to all of you I don't have to do this alone. It means the world to me, especially since he left.
I think I'm going to head to the nearest city (1 hr. away) to a big AA event where the beloved AA/AlAnon member "Father Tom" is speaking. Anybody heard of him? I saw him maybe 7 years ago and enjoyed his message.
My prayer for today: CREATOR, I ASK FOR YOUR LOVING PROTECTION TODAY IN RETURNING ME AND MY FELLOW FORUM FRIENDS TO A LIFE OF PEACE AND FREEDOM FROM THE STONGHOLD OF DRUGS ADDICTION.
Warmest WIshes to All Today--
--Athena
AThena, WOOO HOOO i am so proud of you !!!!!! that sleep is soooo nice . It only gets better from here. every day you feel a bit better and will find yourself wanting to do more . I hope the party goes well for you ?I think the timing is good gives you lots to do . one day at a time girl
I am here for ya
Avis
PS the day time blahs are getting shorter everyday :) just one more thing to look forward too
I am here for ya
Avis
PS the day time blahs are getting shorter everyday :) just one more thing to look forward too
Athena,
Thanks for the prayer, I just prayed it aloud. You are going to be okay no matter what you and your hubby decide to do, been there, done that. Sounds like you two are friends and are reasonable. My ex is one of my best friends and we've been split for years. The most important thing is that we are on the path to recovery. I had a squirmy night and am on day......4 or 5. I'm feeling much better, even went to a movie with the ex and sons yesterday. It's the first day I felt like going out. I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and thanks for reminding me to look!
Thanks for the prayer, I just prayed it aloud. You are going to be okay no matter what you and your hubby decide to do, been there, done that. Sounds like you two are friends and are reasonable. My ex is one of my best friends and we've been split for years. The most important thing is that we are on the path to recovery. I had a squirmy night and am on day......4 or 5. I'm feeling much better, even went to a movie with the ex and sons yesterday. It's the first day I felt like going out. I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and thanks for reminding me to look!
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