Chas

Way to go!

I am able to do yoga and meditate often with my ex girlfriend. We have known each other for 25 years. I have also been helping her in her recovery. She had relapsed about 2 months ago but has over forty days sober. Helping her in recovery has strengthened my recovery and recovery efforts. I feel very lucky to be able to share and push each other.

It’s a difficult balance. I’ve found during my recovery though I have become much more productive outside of work. I used to just work 8 hours and feel as if that was enough for the day. Now I rarely have a day where I am not going to a meditation, taking a yoga class, playing golf or taking to my dog to the beach. I think one thing that has…[Read more]

Work, and usually catching up on my sleep. I also have been in a sober bowling league for the past several months. I find it quite enjoyable, even though bowling used to be something I would always do before while drinking. It’s become part of my finding what I like and dislike now that I am sober. I also usually go to a Buddhist temple for a…[Read more]

That’s so great! We can never change our past, but we can learn from it and help others to not make the same ones we have made. I am happy you have found your calling!

Hanging with my dog, meditating at my Temple. Helping others, especially those who are dealing with their own recovery and volunteering.

I have done masonry and construction in the past. I think I just enjoy using my hands to do things. I don’t want to be in that field of work anymore because it is so hard on the body. But I do miss the feeling of accomplishment of seeing something you’ve built completed. I did get my creative fix this week with Halloween. I have grown quite…[Read more]

I’ve learned that although I cannot control my emotions all of the time, I am able to control my reactions and actions. I had a frustrating week and found myself very angry with someone whom I am close too. Instead of saying hurtful things that would have only benefited my ego, I took deep breaths and just dealt with my emotions. It was a hard…[Read more]

Thanks Wes for sharing that. I appreciate you honesty and openness. I helps me to look deeper into my own thoughts and feelings.

Glad to hear that this helped you out! It is nice to refocus and have some help every now and then!

Thanks for sharing Wes! Hang in there I’m sure it’s difficult watching your daughter struggle with issues you have also dealt with. Continue to show yourself compassion as you do the same for your daughter. We’re here for you.

Way to go Bev! Very happy for you!