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Chrissy Ann posted a new activity comment 9 years, 3 months ago
Love the idea of forgiveness that maybe my hardest part. But where I believe I need to begin. Hope it was ok to comment
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Chrissy Ann posted an update in the group
Women in Recovery 9 years, 3 months ago
I am new to this all as well and did not know there was a tool belt. I feel honesty is where I need to begin and I love the idea of forgiveness. My hardest thing is forgiving myself and that is why I am turning to help. I am just days into this after many ups and downs and looking for any support, advice and guidance. I was cheated on and left by…[Read more]
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Congratulations to you on your days of soberity & on recognizing that you need help & reaching out for it. Like you I am only a few days in & working on my honesty. A huge part of me is filled w/ so much hatred towards myself for everything that I’ve done wrong & every bad thing that has happened in my life. That’s why I decided that forgiveness &…[Read more]
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Wow I am sorry to hear about everything you have been through. It is sad that as children this is what we saw and know. While I did not start drinking early I understand how the hatred lies with us. I too am
So angry at myself and the bad that has happened to me. I am learning just how important that one day at a time is. I think in the past I set…[Read more]
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Julia C. replied to the topic What do you keepin your recovery tool belt? in the forum
Women in Recovery 9 years, 3 months ago
Good evening, all! I keep forgiveness (especially for myself), love, empathy and serenity in my tool belt. The minute I stop loving myself, I’m unable to be of use to anyone. Being human is flawed and beautiful.
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Tina replied to the topic Surviving after the storm in the forum
Women in Recovery 9 years, 3 months ago
Today is day 14 of my sobriety.  I have to remember each day that things have changed  for me. I don’t  necessarily have cravings but memories I have to remind myself  I won’t be drinking then.  (Upcoming  concert. Weddings )  still feels strange not not be able to drink.   But soooo not worth risking the fallback.  So I move on.  Almost too…[Read more]
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CNeal Walden replied to the topic What do you keepin your recovery tool belt? in the forum
Women in Recovery 9 years, 3 months ago
Love this question. I just reached 60 days yesterday and my main toolbelt items have been…
Reading books – memoirs, autobiog, and such- by recovered alcoholics (sometimes addicts, too)- kind of like going to an AA mtg for me. Some of the best ones (and several I have read multiple times) are <span style=”text-decoration: underline;”>Blackout:…[Read more]
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