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pixiebear1982 said:
i have been clean and sober since Nov of last year. Well after losing my family almost 2 years ago, the milestones still really bother me, My brother's birthday is on April 19th and just thinking about that caused me to go off the deep end 2 days ago. I was so wasted and depressed I could not even go to school the next day and I am the teacher. I hate the fact that these milestones keep sending me back to the bottle. I should be able to move on with my life but I just can not seem to. If this is what happens 3 weeks before his birthday how am I gonna cope with the actual day or even worse the 2 year annivesary on May 6. I can not believe that they have been gone for almost 2 years. What I would not give to just talk to my family one more time to tell them I am sorrry and that I love them.
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Hi pixiebear, I don't have the words to express how sorry I am for you loss. I will pray for you. I believe that your coming here and taking about this is the first step. Keep the faith. May God bless you and strengthen you....may he also comfort you...:hug: :hug:
 
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pixiebear1982 said:
i have been clean and sober since Nov of last year. Well after losing my family almost 2 years ago, the milestones still really bother me, My brother's birthday is on April 19th and just thinking about that caused me to go off the deep end 2 days ago. I was so wasted and depressed I could not even go to school the next day and I am the teacher. I hate the fact that these milestones keep sending me back to the bottle. I should be able to move on with my life but I just can not seem to. If this is what happens 3 weeks before his birthday how am I gonna cope with the actual day or even worse the 2 year annivesary on May 6. I can not believe that they have been gone for almost 2 years. What I would not give to just talk to my family one more time to tell them I am sorrry and that I love them.
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I'm so sorry. I don't think there are words to even offer you for your great loss. I'm praying for you, and for God's love to strengthen you at this time.
 
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I actually had an "addict" dream last night, which is early because from previous experience, they come later during sobriety. I woke up feeling very depressed and guilty, then realised that I had NOT been drinking, and so that was very good. :) I'm planning this week to where there is no access to or time for alcohol. That's not difficult to do. I'm also working out again and feeling fit and healthy. Making plans .. leaving room for God to change those plans ... LOL.
 
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I know I have some tempting times ahead. Saturday is going to be my most difficult day. I have a neighbor's kids on Friday night/overnight and will be looking after them all day Saturday, along with my three - 5 boys! My husband won't be back until later. So, I know that when he comes back, and when she comes back to pick them up, I am going to feel like I "deserve" a drink. Resisting that is going to be HARD!
 
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Thanx. I know I have some tempting times ahead. Saturday is going to be my most difficult day. I have a neighbor's kids on Friday night/overnight and will be looking after them all day Saturday, along with my three - 5 boys! My husband won't be back until later. So, I know that when he comes back, and when she comes back to pick them up, I am going to feel like I "deserve" a drink. Resisting that is going to be HARD!
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Prayin for ya sister......:prayer:

Take it one second at a time. congrats on your 6 days....your best thinking got you there.....cool.

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If we did it ......guess what?
You can too.....;)
 
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pixiebear1982 said:
i have been clean and sober since Nov of last year. Well after losing my family almost 2 years ago, the milestones still really bother me, My brother's birthday is on April 19th and just thinking about that caused me to go off the deep end 2 days ago. I was so wasted and depressed I could not even go to school the next day and I am the teacher. I hate the fact that these milestones keep sending me back to the bottle. I should be able to move on with my life but I just can not seem to. If this is what happens 3 weeks before his birthday how am I gonna cope with the actual day or even worse the 2 year annivesary on May 6. I can not believe that they have been gone for almost 2 years. What I would not give to just talk to my family one more time to tell them I am sorrry and that I love them.
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BigChrisfilm said:
Hey, yesturday was my 9 months of sobrity. I don't know if this is were I am supossed to post it or not, but yea! Hope I can help some people in here get there too.
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Congratulations on your 9 months, THAT IS AWESOME...
Way 2 Go....:clap: May God bless you...:hug:
 
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