Yesterday's email is below so that those who did not get there can see what the sentiment was. My thoughts were inspired by the lyrics of a song I heard on radio leading me to say I'm in; I'm in for all things that sobriety gives me. My inbox was flooded with women who wanted to say ‘I’m in' and I loved every single one who took the time to let me know they were in - it made my heart smile ❤️ Extract from one email : "I'm in for living with an open heart. I'm in for leaping without first pausing to look down. I'm in for having my own back. I'm in for feeling all of it. Hard.I'm in for letting my kids see my cry on tough days. I'm in for letting them watch me figure things out, apologise, and dust myself off to try again. I'm in for letting people know the places I've been and the ones I am heading. I'm in for being seen--no mask or filter or script. I'm in for the setbacks. I'm in for the failures. I'm in for the pain. I'm in for chasing dreams. I'm in for the successes and knowing I am worthy. I'm ALL in." -Jennifer Bridgman Another Hola Sober Warrior our fabulous R. wrote,: " I'm in. I AM in! I am IN. The process of having one foot IN and one foot OUT is undeniably a prescription for Soul suicide. Feeling that my head, heart I Daily email
and feet are headed IN the same direction is the ultimate gift of NOT letting the forces pull me apart! Forever grateful." Another lady wrote : "I'm in. For today. I can't think beyond this day. I am terrified and shaking reading this email. I so want to be always in, but I'm not. I keep running away from stuff. But today I'm in. I promise. Today I'm in." Another Irish lady wrote, "Isteach, isteach. So far in I couldn't find my way out, if I wanted. I am in for the peace, calmness, insight, and problem-solving abilities, I am mastering. I am in to take my place, albeit a powerful positive middle age one, in this chaotic modern world. I am in as a counselor, mentor, advocate, and cheerleader fully present for my amazing children. I am in to be the best wife I can be with my imperfections. I am in to make the most of each precious day the universe offers me. I am in to take my place at the Hola Sober I ask you again this Friday morning, are you in? Please join me in the sober dawn chorus as we say not today lady, not today. Susan xxxxx table with pride. I AM IN, with love."
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