Monthly Archives: August 2013

thoughts

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Debbie

Yes, I am still here. Silently involved in the ‘community’ by reading everyone’s posts daily. I read them in hopes of gleaning new ways to combat this. . . . disease. I really hate calling alcoholism a disease. A disease … Continue reading →

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question

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Debbie

Okay, this is a question that goes out to all of you who attend AA meetings. I have been attending the same meeting almost daily (during my lunch hour) for about 3 weeks or so now. I am a tad … Continue reading →

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“we’re never, ever, ever, getting back together” (I wish)

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Debbie

Well, I’m mad at myself but moving past it. I was going about my day on Friday and, as is the norm, starting thinking about having a drink at about 4:00pm. I planned my walk home from the bus stop … Continue reading →

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time to get proactive

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Debbie

There is so much to learn about myself. It seems to be such a daunting task. Number one: I don’t want to do go back there to get a good look at what I’ve done. Number two: soul searching and … Continue reading →

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post vacation blahs

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Debbie

I had a good 4 day vacation visiting my son, daughter-in-law, and grand daughter this past weekend. The weekend had its moments of LIFE, but I got through them just fine. I’ve been walking to/from the park and ride (bus … Continue reading →

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August 14th

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Debbie

It was great to catch up on everyone’s posts from the last 5 days. Wow, everyone is doing SO incredibly well. Fern is now at 30 days, Lilly reached 100, N at movingthroughthis is using Belle’s audio to help her, … Continue reading →

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my fear of the goal

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Debbie

(this is gonna be a long one) I learn something new about myself every day. Yesterday was no exception. I feel the need to fess up, but I so don’t want to admit my failures. I have plenty more soul … Continue reading →

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today

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Debbie

I am actually enjoying NOT counting my days. I mentally have a pretty good idea where I am, but I am not obsessing about it nor does it bother me that I do not know the exact number. I continue … Continue reading →

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just the facts, ma’am

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Debbie

I was in my mid-day AA meeting yesterday when someone mentioned that 20% of us are alcoholics. Now, I did not catch 20% of what. The US, the world, in downtown, what? But it got me to thinking, how many … Continue reading →

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on your mark, get set. . . .

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Debbie

It’s Monday. We are now in August. Holy moly! About a month ago, I signed up for another half marathon. (The desire to run one is over powering. I keep signing up for them, but I never seem to run … Continue reading →

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