Hi everyone. Since I moved into an oxford sober house Sunday things have been very hectic and feels a little rough sometimes. On the way to moving some stuff Sunday my car started to overheat. My roommate was actually able to fix the issues and was kind enough to not charge me any labor even though I still want to give him something. Parts were about $300. Work has been extra busy and stressful and yesterday my car started heavily leaking transmission fluid. It just seems like thing after thing. I just wanted to focus on my recovery and life has been hitting me like prime Mike Tyson. Even through all that I was able to hold up a commitment I had to to an H+I thing at a rehab with a fellow friend from AA. It was a good experience. I still get those thoughts of a drink sometimes, but I know it’s never an option. I find myself going to God a lot more lately. I’m just hoping things smooth out a bit soon because I’m very mentally and physically exhausted. Hope everyone out there is having a little better of a time this week.
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Yes this happens. I also wish all I had to concentrate on was not taking a drink! Life goes on and I am learning valuable tools to deal with what life throws at me.
Hang in there my friend. The sun will come out!
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Sounds like you’re making progress Mike. The early days can be disorienting sometimes - I like the “prime Mike Tyson” image 
- but it’s worth it in the long run. Just take it one simple, measurable step at a time, and try not to worry too much about the past or the future. Just be present today.
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