Day 9

[VOsRose]

Hi, all!  It's Day 9 for me and I'm feeling good so far today.  I had a bad day yesterday, but not sure it had anything at all to do with my addiction...but you never know.  It did have EVERYTHING to do, though, with my "triggers" and the good news is I recognized it immediately and never, once, had the urge to take a pill to make me feel better.  

I was not able to be here last night, so I don't know how everyone's doing.  I'm trying to go back through the posts to catch up.  Please let me know if I can do anything for anyone, okay?

Have a beautiful day and try to stay focused and determined!

xoxoxo
Rosie

[VOsRose]

Thanks!  I intend to!  I'm on Day 9 and it's a beautiful day!

Rosie

[cherokee_gal]

You are on the right track. My sponsor has continually told me that being of service to others is a way to get out of ourselves.
Keep it Up.
Im on day 51

[VOsRose]

I just wanted you to know that I do appreciate your posts and your honesty.  I understand why you're doing what you're doing.  And I also believe that there is a plan for all of us, we just have to learn what that plan is...it sounds like you've reached that point.

I've battled addiction for 12years now, but never, ever have I felt as clear-headed as I do now.  I went into detox in April...I had about 75 days cleaned and relapsed about 6 weeks ago.  Somehow, I was able to control it this time.  I don't know how and I don't care how.  I thank God every day that I did.  I got back on the wagon and now have 9 days instead of 130 + days.  For me, my relapses have been stepping stones in my recovery.  I'm praying there will never be another one.

I'm glad you're getting your CAC.  I have a master's in clinical psych and have never worked a day in the field.  I don't feel like I am in any position to be counseling people right now, or at any time in the past.  Perhaps that will change now.  I can hope so.  You, however, have much experience.  You have a lot to offer people and I know you will do good in your chosen field.  Einstein said..."knowledge is only gained through experience" and I think he was right.  It's one thing to study abstract theories and ideas...it's quite another thing to have lived those things.  

I hesitated to post to you because I didn't want to stir up another s***storm.  I'm sorry if I have.

Keep doing what you're doing, man.  We need to hear what you have to say.

Rosie

P.S.  The weather in Houston is spotty...we're bracing for Hurricane Dean and hoping like hell he moves west!

[beachtowel]

Good morning Houston hows the weather over there.........

I live 20 miles north of Detroit it has been pretty hot around here in the high 80's...but we could use some rain really bad......

I appreciated you post to me and thank you.........

I'm glad 7-8 months ago that I found this site I have enjoyed posting and reading others who have posted........

I'm glad your hear and wish you the best of luck.........

Remember quiting is the easy part now you will have to fight addiction........

Plan your recovery and don't try to do it alone........be honest with people who you love and that are very close to you....

You will need them to be successful and if you fall brush yourself off and try again.........

In only 20 months of clean time I feel so much better and getting better everyday............

In November I will recieve my two year coin that I can put into my book cover of my N/A book.....I am so proud to look at my 18 month token..........at N/A I notice how new members look at it too and will gravitate towards you for direction and I am learning and remembering how I felt when I had only 11 days and how afraid I was to even walk into an N/A meeting....

Good luck to you........