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Katharina
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 Posted - May 18 2003 : 01:16:17 AM
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Hello -
My name is Katharina and I am an alcoholic. I have been out again for several months, but I am now completing my fourth day of out-patient detox. I wanted to sign in and thank you for having this site for those of us who are still suffering. It has been such a pleasure to come here, read posts, and be reminded of everything that I seemed to have forgotten whilst I was out. Thank you - I wish I could tell you how much you have helped me.
Katharina
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bluidkiti
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 Posted - May 18 2003 : 06:09:03 AM
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Hi Katharina, Glad you are here!! I look forward to hearing more from you. Keep coming back!
Love,
Tammy
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journeytoserenity
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Posted - May 18 2003 : 9:31:44 PM
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Great to have you here, Katharina!! Look forward to helping in any way possible - just let us know!
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Katharina
Advanced Member
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Posted - May 19 2003 : 12:02:25 AM
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Thank you for the warm welcome!
Today has been a good day. I woke this morning and actually felt normal and relatively clear-headed. I haven't felt like that for quite some time. This afternoon I was able to attend a meeting, met some lovely people, and in the process two ladies gave me their phone numbers. I should also add that I did not drink today. My HP has certainly given me alot to be grateful for today!
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journeytoserenity
Forum Admin
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Posted - May 19 2003 : 5:59:27 PM
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Glad to here it! Have you gotten a sponsor yet? Maybe one of the two numbers you have, huh?? Hang in there, Katharina, and please keep checking in with us, ok??
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http://www.journeytoserenity.cjb.net
Journey to Serenity Website
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Katharina
Advanced Member
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Posted - May 23 2003 : 12:45:46 AM
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Hello Journey!
Dreadfully sorry that I haven't posted, but I was out of town (or I should say "in the big city") for medical tests.
Yes! I have a lovely temp sponsor. She was my temp sponsor a year ago and happened to reappear after I had some difficulties this year. I was very fortunate. Sponsors for women are very difficult to find here. There are very few, and those that exist are overwhelmed with sponsees. I live on the outskirts of a very small town, AA is nearly non-existent, and I generally have to visit two towns over for meetings. I'm sure it is too soon, but I have even thought of having meetings in my home. I hope that doesn't sound too selfish, but I would love to have them!
Enough rambling! Thank you for the reply. All is going well: hope to speak soon!
Katharina
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Tinker
Advanced Member
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Posted - May 23 2003 : 09:41:58 AM
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Welcome Katharina
When the student is ready the teacher wil appear I believe that. It is a good life. And it is possible. I also have had to go back and test the waters, and my false pride and my disease kept me away for awhile..but I knew that I did not want to live like this anymore. I have found a lot of support on the internet during those times when I could not get out, or late at night when my head was running. You can click on my profile and write me anytime..
Female and sober...Love Tink
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Katharina
Advanced Member
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Posted - May 23 2003 : 1:58:45 PM
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Thank you, Tink. I really needed to hear something like that today. I was awake at 4am, worrying myself silly over "what if's" for the long holiday weekend. I actually had to log onto AA sites to remind myself - one day at a time, Katharina! I realise that my sponsor cares for me, but I seriously doubt she would appreciate a telephone call at 4am. These sites are a Godsend and I am so grateful that they are here!
Today I had plans to go to a meeting. I ended up going to two this morning. For some reason, it hasn't been "one day at a time" today, it has been one hour at a time. I have been running the entire gamut of the "maybe I could just....." routines. I know better than that! I seem to have retained a little of what I have learnt in AA, and I am trying to use the tools. It's a definite plus to see Journey's post regarding "Before you take that first drink" - it's a great reminder when one feels muddleheaded.
Thank you for your invite regarding sending you an email. Just a word of warning - I'll probably take you up on that offer!
Kindest regards,
Katharina
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Tinker
Advanced Member
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Posted - May 23 2003 : 8:57:04 PM
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Wow good for you.. two in one day.. now that is action action ...opps one more action needed..LOL
I am silly sometimes.
I see you got over to my board..I forgot to give you my email..I think the one on the board is for the group..go down to the bottom of the front page and I will send you it in the private messenger. And hey I bugged my share of people..so I have it coming!!!
Really proud to meet you and see someone getting thier lives back...I have met so many people on here and some now for 6 years!!!! We do it together...some of us have even slipped but we are still here..
write anytime..I am on that addy more than the group one...
Love Tink
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 Posted - May 24 2003 : 08:21:55 AM
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 Katharina, so good to hear from you. Welcome to Journey and welcome back. It takes a lot of courage to do what you did. And you did the right thing.
I have been reading your posts and what you have had to say helps me. For no matter how long I have been sober, all I have is today. And yes, sometimes all I have are minutes and just hours also.
For me, If I am having a hard time and thinking of drinking, I call my sponsor no matter what time it is. That is what he told me to do, and to stay sober that is what I have to do, for me. And there might come a time that the only one I can ask to help would be my Higher Power. And today I have the faith, trust and belief, that if I want to stay sober bad enough, He will help.
Keep coming back.
Harry
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Katharina
Advanced Member
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Posted - May 25 2003 : 12:49:08 AM
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Hello, Harry! Thank you for your kind post. I took it to heart and when I called my sponsor today, I actually asked her if I might call her at 4am if need be. I was astounded. She told me she would be willing to speak anytime, day or night; she could remember how difficult her first days were. Thanks for giving me that little shove, Harry. I understand that I should be speaking with my HP first, and I do that now, but it's good to know that I can pick up the telephone at any time and be reassured when need be. I'm still at that point in time when I'm not quite sure what is "appropriate" and what is not, don't want to be a pain to anyone, but on the other hand, I really want what all of you have and I'm trying to change how I work things this time round. In other words, I'm trying to really be in the AA programme and not just sitting about taking up space as I did in the past. It's fabulous having a second chance at life, and I certainly want to make the best of it.
On another note, I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your daily postings. I sincerely look forward to them every morning. Thank you for taking the time to share them with us.
Kindest regards,
Katharina
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