Upcoming Holidays~~~~~~~

[dominosarah]

Holiday time is fast approaching and can be full of stress and triggers.  We see relapses happen during this time.  The first year i was clean i was told by a very wise person to hit the meetings real heavy and that is what i did.  There are office parties and family gatherings.....our minds can play some real games with us during this time.  For some of us money is tight and that causes stress or the family gatherings have alcohol and people will make comments to you about not drinking. Some may not know you are no longer using and will have a "gift" for you.  Pick and chose where you go and surround yourself with others who share and support you in your recovery.  Your sobriety/clean time should always be the number 1 priority.  Protect it with your life........sara and gnarly

We would also both like to wish all of you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving.  We all have so much to be thankful for~~~~~~

[Toby1863]

Just figured I'd check in this morning and report, that despite the efforts of Ruth Buzzi my sweet bippee is still intact.

Toby

[lifewithoutcoke]

Thanks for posting Sara and Gnarly:) You are both right. Holidays have always been tough to swallow. This year, so much to be thankful for I can't even believe it.

One of the neighbors across the way at my condos put up a Christmas tree and I just stared at the beauty and lights all night last night. For the first time in a long time there was a feeling inside me which was not synonymous with fear, horror, angst and stress! I felt a warm fuzzy feeling in it's place. So strange, must be the sobriety:). Knowing there will be no alcohol, drugs, fights, drama, hangovers, resentment etc. this year....brings on kind of a peaceful and easy feeling:)

I am thankful today for MedHelp, and all the people on here who are so wonderful and supportive. And of course for my husband's and my sobriety. God Bless us all:)

[gnarly_1]

HI I just wanted to take a minute and thank my partner in crime here....she give a good bit of her life to this community and has a heart of gold...each and every one of you mater to her
and  this forum wouldent be the same without her so everybody a big thanks to
dominosarah she always looking out for all of us...
I wish every member of our community a safe and sober holiday as Sara would say
GUARD UP may God bless all of you abundantly your friend and fellow addict Mark  

[vicki595]

Why did the guy's name get bleeped???   Geez!!!

"Say goodnight D I C K "....

                                          "Goodnight D I C K"

[roughroad]

yes... Holidays are for sure filled with triggers. I feel as though every trigger I face the stronger I get. Its like I am building a new life in a sense and when I face family gatherings, vacations, and other such stuff while sober I am creating new memories of my new sober life. This is wonderful to me and I am filled with joy to go through this season clear headed and sober.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

[vicki595]

OMG!   I am old!   "Bet your sweet bippee"  !!  Well,"Sock it to me" !!

Say goodnight, ****...


A Safe and Sober Day to all~~