PJ fans in 12 step Recovery

deadendp

mickeyrat said:

XIV

Fifthelement

mickeyrat said:

XIV

Congratulations Mickey!

 hedonist said:

That's fantastic, mickey.

And kudos to all who've been able to abstain during one of the world's shakiest times.

I echo hedo’s thoughts too.  

lastexitlondon

Well done mickey.
Im 3 and a half months still sober. Now ill. I hope it makes me fitter  to fight this.

mickeyrat

@njnancy haven't heard from you, how are you doing lady? been able to attend any zoom meetings?

mickeyrat

  https://sanduskyregister.com/news/224859/staying-sober-in-a-new-digital-age/?fbclid=IwAR1q4Wdn55y8R_Tjppss2jBi01wN93Y9kzuwN9dG3459QeYshQ25TBRfQCw

mickeyrat

How is everyone making out during this strange time?

mickeyrat

Shared by @Kat elsewhere........ online meeting finder

https://help.aameetingfinder.org/online/?matchtype=b&network=s&device=c&adposition&keyword=+online +aa +meetings&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycaekrX_6AIVypyzCh07aQ7EEAAYASAAEgKoHfD_BwE

deadendp

There is a soberversary to acknowledge today.  I won't out the person, but I hope that they know how much I love them and how proud I am of them.  Brings me to tears.  (No, really it does! :wipes tears from eyes:) Jump on out if you wanna and let me give you a big, fat hug!  

hedonist

deadendp said:

There is a soberversary to acknowledge today.  I won't out the person, but I hope that they know how much I love them and how proud I am of them.  Brings me to tears.  (No, really it does! :wipes tears from eyes:) Jump on out if you wanna and let me give you a big, fat hug!  

Thank you, my dear friend.  One of these days, IN PERSON, dammit.

Yup, more than 30 pounds less of me, a damaged liver for life and all the physical and mental shit that goes with it.

But, I have my life back.  My clarity.  Myself.

With that came the sobering - haha -  knowledge that I'm an alcoholic (something my own mother has yet to acknowledge - the shame!!), and always will be.  I'm not necessarily proud of that, but it's part of the deal now.

My level of missing a bigass scotch, neat, is outweighed by my resolve and fear of ever drinking again.  I'm not ready to die yet.

So...two years and counting

https://youtu.be/RmC7m34E_3U

oftenreading

hedonist said:

deadendp said:

There is a soberversary to acknowledge today.  I won't out the person, but I hope that they know how much I love them and how proud I am of them.  Brings me to tears.  (No, really it does! :wipes tears from eyes:) Jump on out if you wanna and let me give you a big, fat hug!  

Thank you, my dear friend.  One of these days, IN PERSON, dammit.

Yup, more than 30 pounds less of me, a damaged liver for life and all the physical and mental shit that goes with it.

But, I have my life back.  My clarity.  Myself.

With that came the sobering - haha -  knowledge that I'm an alcoholic (something my own mother has yet to acknowledge - the shame!!), and always will be.  I'm not necessarily proud of that, but it's part of the deal now.

My level of missing a bigass scotch, neat, is outweighed by my resolve and fear of ever drinking again.  I'm not ready to die yet.

So...two years and counting

https://youtu.be/RmC7m34E_3U

We are so glad you are with us, now and for the long haul. Love and positive vibes on your soberversary, hedo, and every day

(and to you, too, Amy!)

lastexitlondon

Very well done. Im 5 months tomorrow  which seems a short time but a very long time.  I quit pot a few months back also . Im sober . I know  how hard it is so . 2 years is a massive deal . I really love the  kindness here.

F Me In The Brain

hedonist said:

deadendp said:

There is a soberversary to acknowledge today.  I won't out the person, but I hope that they know how much I love them and how proud I am of them.  Brings me to tears.  (No, really it does! :wipes tears from eyes:) Jump on out if you wanna and let me give you a big, fat hug!  

Thank you, my dear friend.  One of these days, IN PERSON, dammit.

Yup, more than 30 pounds less of me, a damaged liver for life and all the physical and mental shit that goes with it.

But, I have my life back.  My clarity.  Myself.

With that came the sobering - haha -  knowledge that I'm an alcoholic (something my own mother has yet to acknowledge - the shame!!), and always will be.  I'm not necessarily proud of that, but it's part of the deal now.

My level of missing a bigass scotch, neat, is outweighed by my resolve and fear of ever drinking again.  I'm not ready to die yet.

So...two years and counting

https://youtu.be/RmC7m34E_3U

Congratulations on hitting this mark through the day by day efforts.  Bravo!

deadendp

Jedi, x 1000 

Rob, Keep hanging in there. We're here for you. Gotta reach out sometimes though. 

Often! I found I had tucked one of the Wrigley 16 Kinder Eggs away. (Whoops.) K loved it! Made her skip the chocolate though. I believe she got a mouse. 

hedonist

Immeasurable thank-you's for the friendships.  You're my anchors at times.

And Rob, five months is fantastic!  Keep hanging in and hanging on until you find your own way.  You will.

GlowGirl

hedonist said:

deadendp said:

There is a soberversary to acknowledge today.  I won't out the person, but I hope that they know how much I love them and how proud I am of them.  Brings me to tears.  (No, really it does! :wipes tears from eyes:) Jump on out if you wanna and let me give you a big, fat hug!  

Thank you, my dear friend.  One of these days, IN PERSON, dammit.

Yup, more than 30 pounds less of me, a damaged liver for life and all the physical and mental shit that goes with it.

But, I have my life back.  My clarity.  Myself.

With that came the sobering - haha -  knowledge that I'm an alcoholic (something my own mother has yet to acknowledge - the shame!!), and always will be.  I'm not necessarily proud of that, but it's part of the deal now.

My level of missing a bigass scotch, neat, is outweighed by my resolve and fear of ever drinking again.  I'm not ready to die yet.

So...two years and counting

https://youtu.be/RmC7m34E_3U

Congrats on your two years of sobriety. That demonstrates immense strength and courage. Much respect!!

mickeyrat

fantastic!!!

am currently attending a 10th anniversary meeting for the Inside Job group in Poland via zoom with a former member here....

hedonist

Thanks!

And congrats to the member, mickey.

mickeyrat

hedonist said:

Thanks!

And congrats to the member, mickey.

its the group anniversary. he stumbled onto the thread in Sept 09. been sober since.

its humbling to think , I started this for largely selfish reasons.  Several folks found it and used it as a launch pad to a better way of living.

one of the results are an english speaking meeting in SW  Poland that gave birth to another several hours away from that town. and most recently a second english meeting was started out of the first in the same town.

and pearl jam was a conduit for it......

coincidence? I think not. 

I believe it was a god thing or cosmic alchemy for sure.....

I continue to stand in awe of it.

hedonist

Well, music ignited my marriage, and many precious bonds here.  It’s wonderful so many have been helped by it, even as a launching pad toward the better. 

Love of music is universal, as is love itself. 

Fifthelement

hedonist said:

deadendp said:

There is a soberversary to acknowledge today.  I won't out the person, but I hope that they know how much I love them and how proud I am of them.  Brings me to tears.  (No, really it does! :wipes tears from eyes:) Jump on out if you wanna and let me give you a big, fat hug!  

Thank you, my dear friend.  One of these days, IN PERSON, dammit.

Yup, more than 30 pounds less of me, a damaged liver for life and all the physical and mental shit that goes with it.

But, I have my life back.  My clarity.  Myself.

With that came the sobering - haha -  knowledge that I'm an alcoholic (something my own mother has yet to acknowledge - the shame!!), and always will be.  I'm not necessarily proud of that, but it's part of the deal now.

My level of missing a bigass scotch, neat, is outweighed by my resolve and fear of ever drinking again.  I'm not ready to die yet.

So...two years and counting

https://youtu.be/RmC7m34E_3U

Happy Soberversary to you Hedo!

My sincere congratulations to everyone who has been able to maintain their sobriety through good times and bad.  I’m sending all of you warm thoughts and wishes for continued sobriety. 

hedonist

Thanks, Fifth!

Hobbes

Happy 2 years, beautiful Hedo!

Now that's something worth celebrating.

Poncier

Congrats Hedo on 2 years. 
Keep up the good work and stay well.

hedonist

Thank you!  I am thankful.

jerparker20

Congrats to those holding it down during these crazy times. 

I’ll hit 36 weeks sober on Thursday. 

mickeyrat

jerparker20 said:

Congrats to those holding it down during these crazy times. 

I’ll hit 36 weeks sober on Thursday. 

thats great. hold on though. 37th week is the toughest....

may I ask the basis for your decision?

lastexitlondon

Im still finding every week tough. 
It really is an every day job. 

mickeyrat

lastexitlondon said:

Im still finding every week tough. 
It really is an every day job. 

and each day you go to bed sober is another success in and of itself.....

lastexitlondon

That is true 

mickeyrat

lastexitlondon said:

That is true 

so try to keep your focus on that