tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post7885996806334476119..comments2023-12-23T04:12:18.041+11:00Comments on Sober in 100 Days - Bren Murphy's Blog: The End of the BeginningBren Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15484789907845282383noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post-52305399146378207182012-12-03T12:51:38.660+11:002012-12-03T12:51:38.660+11:00I'm kind of behind on this but I'm so glad...I'm kind of behind on this but I'm so glad you are trying this journey again. It takes what it takes for each of us to go on this journey and every person is different. I think the fact that you are open minded to whatever help you can get is a huge step. Sobriety is just so much better than the alternative if you stick with it and work a good recovery program. I'll say an extra prayer for you tonight!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05898572142202122889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post-53587819034836626692012-11-27T17:38:59.349+11:002012-11-27T17:38:59.349+11:00I comment each time I appreciate a post on a websi...I comment each time I appreciate a post on a website or if I have something to valuable to contribute to the conversation.<br /><br />Usually it's a result of the sincerness communicated in the article I read. And after this article "The End of the Beginning". I was actually moved enough to post a thought :) I do have some questions for you if you tend not to mind. Could it be simply me or does it look like a few of these responses come across as if they are coming from brain dead people? :-P And, if you are writing at additional social sites, I would like to follow you. Would you list all of your public pages like your linkedin profile, Facebook page or twitter feed?<br /><i>Here is my page</i> ... <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9kjNVrn15Y" rel="nofollow">free iphone</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post-53644471005571846702012-11-27T09:15:26.551+11:002012-11-27T09:15:26.551+11:00My blessings go out to you and wish you the best i...My blessings go out to you and wish you the best in your journey to Sobriety. I too have been down the same path with my addiction to alcohol but my treatment was different. An addiction is not only physically damaging but psychologically damaging as well. I will advise you to be Aware of your thoughts because an addiction can make you lose control of your normal way of thinking. Just a little insight on me, I am currently 25 years old and have been released from jail after being sentenced to a year for my third DUI. I hope you can take a look on my blog (which I am just starting) and hope it can help you out on your journey. But i will continuously look at your blog for your update and to support you. My blog is beyond1sobriety.blog.com Again wish you the best!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06637413852020223790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post-79844251981123837282012-11-27T03:27:09.531+11:002012-11-27T03:27:09.531+11:00Wish you luck, I know it's tough but I'm s...Wish you luck, I know it's tough but I'm sure you can do it.Davidhttp://www.daviddraper.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post-49370346873503061902012-11-23T06:27:35.340+11:002012-11-23T06:27:35.340+11:00Even if I were to continue drinking forever, I wil...Even if I were to continue drinking forever, I will always want to go back to AA and be involved simply because there is more understanding and support there than anywhere. A kinship of incredibly strong people, joining forces for a familiar cause: happiness and acceptance of the way things must be. I recommend it hands down. I never worked the steps or even opened up the "big book" but I know what goes on in those rooms and it is anything but negative. Mirror Mirrorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01730306157815963345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post-78602876178588910042012-11-22T16:55:34.831+11:002012-11-22T16:55:34.831+11:00I just ran across your blog. I do feel your pain....I just ran across your blog. I do feel your pain. AA could be good for you. There are others in the room who 'get it'. Alcohol is a disease not a lack of discipline. AA will help you understand that. The doors are open, the people welcoming and yes it is FREE. and you don't have to speak if you don't want to .<br /><br />One day at a time. I thought wtf when I heard that for the gazillionith time. But, It's true! All we have is today and the desire to not drink. And the raw emotions do suck I won't lie to you. But they suck less and less and sober life is good. Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10992534141929191051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post-69957130398298459312012-11-21T15:54:06.976+11:002012-11-21T15:54:06.976+11:00I am on the same regime! Just started back on Ant...I am on the same regime! Just started back on Antabuse and taking one Valium at night to sleep (though still having insomnia and much less sleep than I would like and my body needs). Antabuse won't solve the problem, but hopefully, it gives us a self-mandated reprieve from the work on the triggers.. Of course, a cloudy day (or sunny one) can be a trigger for me.. I just pray I continue to take it long enough to realize sobriety really is so much better than that first glass of wine. One is too many and a thousand is never enough. I'll be thinking of you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post-48951279703641065712012-11-19T00:30:19.153+11:002012-11-19T00:30:19.153+11:00Are you doing okay! Feel free to email me anytime ...Are you doing okay! Feel free to email me anytime if you need to "talk." I'm carrying the old rosary beads around in my pocket and praying for continued strength for you and all of us.Kary Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674442468925628974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post-76930788268160775142012-11-17T16:14:32.135+11:002012-11-17T16:14:32.135+11:00Excited for you. Rise to this occasion, okay?Excited for you. Rise to this occasion, okay?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post-20355315783078895932012-11-17T08:31:41.396+11:002012-11-17T08:31:41.396+11:00Oh so sorry to hear all of this! I do not agree wi...Oh so sorry to hear all of this! I do not agree with the doctor that alcoholism is just simply a case of a person not having will power. You have will power in other areas of your life do you not? Go to AA....please!!! It will explain everything to you and save your life....**big hugs**<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post-46386783381426494302012-11-16T07:12:01.836+11:002012-11-16T07:12:01.836+11:00I too love your honesty. This post reminded me of ...I too love your honesty. This post reminded me of one I wrote in August. I wanted to include it here, just in case you have time for a read. Lots of love coming your way. Eventually we make it. This includes you. <br />Lisa<br />http://wp.me/p2iW4r-6mSober Identity | Lisa Neumannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15199444211540951262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post-45686623736923463132012-11-16T07:10:05.480+11:002012-11-16T07:10:05.480+11:00so true on the two secrets ... thank you
so true on the two secrets ... thank you<br />Sober Identity | Lisa Neumannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15199444211540951262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post-68950607694687848562012-11-16T04:15:58.180+11:002012-11-16T04:15:58.180+11:00Be careful with that valium- I quit drinking and m...Be careful with that valium- I quit drinking and my "withdrawal" (bad nights sleep, mild anxiety) got me searching out the old benzo solution where I learned what real withdrawal was. Really looking forward to hearing your experiences with AA though, maybe I will go I don't know what's keeping me from there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post-64829004303263126742012-11-16T02:15:15.547+11:002012-11-16T02:15:15.547+11:00I love your honesty. You're off to a good sta...I love your honesty. You're off to a good start!<br /><br />XOOctober O Ninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10973881662297182818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post-61443753899153296792012-11-16T01:59:51.743+11:002012-11-16T01:59:51.743+11:00Oh Buddy. I'm so sorry that you are going thr...Oh Buddy. I'm so sorry that you are going through this again. I remember so well the feeling of "How did I get here again? Why did I come here again?" I revisited that place over and over for years.<br /><br />I am in awe that you are reaching out for professional help and as I read about the perfectly sensible solution of Valium for those middle of the night wanderings, so much more sensible than bottles of wine, I wish that I'd had the willingness to accept that kind of help. I'm a nurse for chrissake! I did find the remedy of floating in the pool for relief all on my own though, some withdrawal days I was in and out of the pool more times than Michael Phelps, funny that it's been prescribed for you.<br /><br />You know, there's two secrets to kicking the bastard's ass for good:<br />Do whatever it takes!<br />Never Give Up!<br /><br />Much Love,<br />KaryKary Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674442468925628974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post-47244552110193789872012-11-15T08:29:09.026+11:002012-11-15T08:29:09.026+11:00It's great to get some proper detail here, tha...It's great to get some proper detail here, that you're being so brutally honest feels like a good step toward totally relinquishing. But then again what do I know? What I do know is that I'm really looking forward to hearing about AA from you... I am curious to know how you find it. I keep thinking about it... not because I want to work steps or anything .. but I just keep wondering whether there might be some totally lovely people there who could become my friends, and I'm shortchanging myself from not heading along to find out. Friends who 'get it'. I get a little sick of the blank stares from my normie mates when I try to describe how life is different sober and how hard it sometimes is learning to live with raw emotions. Only other former boozers really understand. Sending love to you my friend. xxxMrs Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13110933370498728198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post-85650446658283267902012-11-15T05:00:41.170+11:002012-11-15T05:00:41.170+11:00A sober and beautiful life is still there for you....A sober and beautiful life is still there for you. You're going to get it right this time and make it work. I have faith...even if you are still doubting.<br /><br />SherrySoberMomWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04845259535764391849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post-74444278278090949482012-11-14T15:13:11.454+11:002012-11-14T15:13:11.454+11:00Hugs to you, I'm inspired to try again....Hugs to you, I'm inspired to try again....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481487535671538648.post-30877906869605584722012-11-14T12:53:06.592+11:002012-11-14T12:53:06.592+11:00I hope you find some really good meetings to atten...I hope you find some really good meetings to attend. I will be praying that find a friend that you truly can connect with in the rooms who will not only love you unconditionally, but be brutally honest with you when you need it. Each day is a new beginning...good for you for continuing to get up and try again. Bless your heart for that. (((HUG))) I'm so glad you let us all know whats been going on with you. Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18326425173333184401noreply@blogger.com