Tell him you’d like to keep anything to do with that private.
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How weird I’m going through the same thing right now but instead of the future I’m coming from the past into the present moment. It’s extremely difficult for me but I guess that’s why they call it practice lol. Have a wonderful day today congrats on 94 days you’re right behind me! 
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Maybe some healthy fear is a good thing. A reminder that you don’t want to go back to how you were living.
I think it’s good that you’re being honest about it and accountable here. I think that shows that you don’t really want to use. If you were keeping some secret plan or even secret consideration of drinking, that’d be more worrisome. You’re not though. You’re throwing it out here and gathering support.
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Good morning Sophia.
So glad you replied.
And very well put. And I totally respect your beliefs or should I say thoughts. I guess Both. And parts of it sound so much like me. I’m never one to bludgeon a person to faith like I know so many do because they think that’s what their suppose to do. I like the part where Jesus simple says “shake the dust of your feet.”
However I do think you’re so cute thinking it’s your choice. 
. It was never my choice.
Anyway… I can tell you have a great big heart and that you’re a wonderful person.
I hope you’ve had a great day. And I wasn’t kidding when I said I want kitten pics. I can’t remember their names. And I hope you Pa is doing well.
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Day 9. I got up super early and went to the gym before work. I didn’t want to but I was glad I did. Now I’m at work. I need coffee!!!
Still working out health issues. I reached out to the GI doctor today. Mentally I feel better but physically I feel awful. I hope the doc can figure something out.
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Serenity prayer, lady. I’m sure you’re doing good; otherwise you would certainly hear it. Have faith sweetie…
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Never heard of Saint Sara.
Just read a little about her here. https://www.novareinna.com/romani/sarashrine.html
Thank you for enlightening me.
I love reading short stuff like this. And her being surrounded in darkness by candles and the little shoes crutches and braces from the children she has healed.
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Congrats on your two weeks! That has to feel good!!!
5 whole sober days completed, officially on day 6. Today was emotionally tough whilst one of my cats was under general anaesthetic having dental work done, he ended up having to have 6 teeth removed, 4 had already been broken down completely by his own immune system attacking his teeth, poor boy, but we got home from the vets about 30mins ago and he’s catching up on food after being nil by mouth since 8pm yesterday. I’m so proud of him, and so grateful for 5 days of sobriety, otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to afford the £430 vet bill! 
I feel like I’ve started to turn a corner.in regards to cravings, I seem to get fixated on it for an hour or two a day, so I’ve been coming on here to fill my mind with sobriety related stuff to drown out the addicted part of my mind. I can see that one week milestone just around the corner and I am determined to reach and surpass it 
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Thank you! I feel Great!!
Aw man thats amazing Mike hope you got your license back sobriety brings so many benefeits the more to never go back 
Hi Rosa,
Sounds like you are going through a good process. Counsellors/psychotherapists (same thing except the amount they charge) will usually let you set the agenda for your sessions, it’s your time. That said, you probably do know at some level what you want to discuss and they should find a way of bringing that out. Don’t hesitate to change your therapist if you aren’t gelling and they expect that to happen a lot. Up to a quarter of therapists make their clients worse! I say that as someone with variable experiences with counsellors and as someone training to be a counsellor myself. 
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I’ve got so much to say about the Bible as well. However I’m not getting started on that I don’t want to rob anyone on their new found faith or spark a religious debate. As I previously wrote we all got our own ways to cope.
I promise to take a picture if the kittens Martha and Bertha as soon as I get to my parents place. Thank you for the get well wishes I really hope he is getting well soon too.
Sara la Kali is our Saint, she’s the protector of the Romas (gypsies) we pray to her the same way Catholics prays to Virgin Mary. But it’s hard to get across anything with Sara where I live. I’ve got a rosary with her but that’s all. So I substituted that for a Miraculous medallion which is a catholic symbol with Virgin Mary around my neck too in Gold because gold is luck. It’s definitely a choice.
Hoping your day is amazing.
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Hey Graham - I really appreciate the feedback and suggestions. I haven’t put my time and effort in with this therapist like I would like to do. I’m going to start there but I hear what you’re saying. I think it’s a little awkward because it’s through Talkspace online and it’s my first time with any counseling or therapy.
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I’m working my way through day 3, and I’m feeling ok. I’m just trying to stay busy and active. My daughter doing virtual School is actually been a good thing for me because it makes me have to be more structured through out the day. I had a terrible craving yesterday but luckily I could not get out to go and pick up any pills and since I made it through yesterday without pills I can make it through today without them. I WILL do this this time, I’m just so sick of wasting my money on something that in all honesty does not make me even feel good anymore. Hope everyone is having a great sober day 
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Hi everyone, I hope that you are all well tonight. I’ve just hit 35 days, and all is well.
My new windows in my flat got finished today, and I’m pleased about that too. I actually CAN still hear the church bells at night, but only if I’m actually awake, I don’t think that they will wake me up anymore.
It would be nice if work were a little busier, but it’s still kind of average, so I shouldn’t whinge too much.
OK, off to bed… have a good and sober Wednesday (what’s left of if) everyone.
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I took your advice @Girlinterrupted and I spoke with my boss today. She is pairing me up with a couple of seasoned teammates. It’s going to be challenging since they’re still working remote but at least I have people I can call or email as needed. You always point me in the right direction and I’m grateful to have you apart of my journey.
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