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And reality hits
Hello All,
This was my first weekend home and it's been very tough alot of heart ache because everything is hitting me alot quicker then I expected. I guess that's why they expect the unexpected.. I've already seen some friends and started setting bounderies with them, so that is very good and the even better part is recognizing the bounderies for myself!
I can't express enough gratitude towards this whole recovery because i'm seeing this life in a whole new way and even though it's only been 5 days of being home i want to share my story with others and i know it will be a long learning process before i could ever share this story and i'm excited to do so...
i know one thing i will remember is to be humble towards this recovery and take it one day at a time because like everyone says you have 24hrs to enjoy the day and be grateful i'm alive and living sober..
I like seeing life from these sober eyes and most importantly seeing me for who i truely am..=D
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Comment by Lisamarie on November 23, 2011 at 11:29am
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Thanks Jason, and yea i guess we really did recreate ourselves in a way and also went back to whom we once were... I'm realizing it's great to deal with every emotion i feel, whether it's sad, happy, or calm because i know eventually they will pass when I deal with them in a healthy way... =D
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Comment by Gord H on November 23, 2011 at 9:38am -
Hi Lisa Marie, good to hear from you. I hope to keep hearing from you. Take care, Gord
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Comment by Jason Shulist on November 22, 2011 at 9:07pm -
Seeing life through sober eyes is indeed encouraging at times. I am also coming to appreciate seeing life through a gradually evolving 'fresh' set of eyes as well. As a fellow Rancher once remarked ... it was hard work to be a user so it is no surprise it is hard work to be no longer use. But oh the rewards, like waking up clear headed in the morning, not having to contemplate what one may or may not have done, etc.
As newly born recovering addicts we have just entered the world once again. Leaving the Ranch is like having been delivered after a comfortable period growing, gaining strength and being nurtured within the womb and we have just been spanked on the arse. It can be tough, it is no longer comfortable and we are helpless against the tears. It is all part of the journey.
I too found it very tough and truth be told Lisamarie, I still do. Life continues irregardless of what changes I have begun to make within my life. I still must deal with all of the curve balls life continues to toss in my general direction and I am much time away from being a confident batter. Having said that ... I truly believe the effort, the work and the tools we learned are the best method for learning to play this game of life much more successfully. So, take heart ... it is hard work, yes, but it is worth it. Hopefully, we may continue to learn to crawl, eventually learning to walk and may one day run along with little effort .... all without too many bumps and bruises along the way!
My warmest regards Lisamarie
Jason
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Comment by Michael W on November 22, 2011 at 12:50pm -
Thanks for messaging, Lisa. I get excited when i witness Alumni sharing their thoughts and feelings. Bet you could have not done this before! lol Anyways, i hope to see more blogs from you. It's inspiring!
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