11 plus years sober. Was very sad to hear of Betty's passing. Working daily still as rehab is "essential" healthcare. It is crazy cuz I have plenty of exposure to barely recovering or relapsing people but now limited AA (and Alanon). BUT...on the flip side....still have a job and income and more likely to seek online support and check in here after a being gone a long time.
I am grateful to have an internalized recovery program. Such that even a pandemic is no reason or excuse to relapse. What a terrible time is is to be stuck in active addiction or dealing with it as a family member. Prayers to all!!
JerryF said
Apr 1, 2020
Mahalo Pink and thanks for checking in with your recovery. I love listening to the "extra" blessed cause it grows my own recovery. Your ESH is right along with Betty's for me. Thanks again from dropping in.
DavidG said
Apr 1, 2020
Mark... nice catch-up... ...
a4l said
Apr 1, 2020
Hi PC ! It made me smile when I saw your thread notification. Gosh it's been a long time in your chosen field, I remember when you first started and the transition. I hope you and Chuck and fur babies are well. Congratulations on the sobriety milestone. Those are always but always inspiring.
Iamhere said
Apr 2, 2020
Good to see you PC - congratulations on your continued sobriety! Huge miracle in progress. I too smiled to see your name/post and am glad you returned and checked in. Keep coming back - you've been missed!
Jill said
Apr 2, 2020
Pink, hello! Congrats on your own 12 years.
So good to see you.
Enigmatic said
Apr 3, 2020
Hey PC, congrats on your continued sobriety under challenging times!
Great to hear you are doing well. These are particularly challenging times for many on either side of the bottle, your services are truly a lifesaver. Hang in there, keep up the good work, thanks for dropping in with an encouraging update and a reminder of the power of gratitude :)
ClearTheFog said
Jul 27, 2020
Hi PC! Sorry for the late reply - just now saw the thread. It's so good to see you. Your insight several years ago was instrumental in my really 'getting' codependency, and how not to do it, and I was able to get out of a terrible relationship (eventually). I am now finding 'healthy people to play with'.
DavidG said
Jul 27, 2020
I would have said- that there was no real treatment, or therapy available in NZ, Mark.
At least- at the level we need it in our family situation.
But... went to a care and protection conference last week in the city. Nephew and his partner were in the thick of this-
with their two kids. I do see a glimmer of hope- with the new teachings and learnings in C-PTSD coming forward.
And- yeah... the basics, and the practical teachings we cling to in Alanon... not to be sneezed at! ...
Maresie888 said
Jul 28, 2020
I dont think there is any.good time to be dealing with an alcoholic.
For me managing stress is not easy at any time. I am certainly aware of many people who.are actimg out in this pandemic. Not reacting to them is so key
Gettimg in my own goals in a pandemic is anothet matter. I am about to be laid off a second time in 6 months. I have something.else lined up but having to negotiate #shut downs# is a new ohenomenon
I.worked with someone who is a former marine recently. He said we have no training for this. Finding new sources of resilence and strenngth is a real feat of perseverance
andromeda said
Jul 28, 2020
Hi Mark! Great to 'see' you again, my friend.
Congrats on the continued sobriety! That is a message of hope to those who are facing the disease of alcoholism themselves or watching and experiencing it with a loved one.
I missed this back in April as I only come here sporadically. Hopefully, you check back in and see these replies!
Mahalo Pink and thanks for checking in with your recovery. I love listening to the "extra" blessed cause it grows my own recovery. Your ESH is right along with Betty's for me. Thanks again from dropping in.
So good to see you.
Great to hear you are doing well. These are particularly challenging times for many on either side of the bottle, your services are truly a lifesaver. Hang in there, keep up the good work, thanks for dropping in with an encouraging update and a reminder of the power of gratitude :)
Hi PC! Sorry for the late reply - just now saw the thread. It's so good to see you. Your insight several years ago was instrumental in my really 'getting' codependency, and how not to do it, and I was able to get out of a terrible relationship (eventually). I am now finding 'healthy people to play with'.
At least- at the level we need it in our family situation.
But... went to a care and protection conference last week in the city. Nephew and his partner were in the thick of this-
with their two kids. I do see a glimmer of hope- with the new teachings and learnings in C-PTSD coming forward.
And- yeah... the basics, and the practical teachings we cling to in Alanon... not to be sneezed at!
...
Congrats on the continued sobriety! That is a message of hope to those who are facing the disease of alcoholism themselves or watching and experiencing it with a loved one.
I missed this back in April as I only come here sporadically. Hopefully, you check back in and see these replies!