What do you do if you have a craving? What is your top tip to create the PLEDGE 100 list of solutions? Top tip? Squeeze my trusty kangaroo ball keychain, of course! You gotta love this fabulous group! 😂 . I never had so much fun till I quit drinking! OK, top tip: Remember the last two times I drank. Mine was a completely disgusting shitshow with the hangover from hell. That sends me to the sparkling water for sure! If that doesn't work, then chocolate or sweets. Ice cream won't make you stalk your ex on social media or trip over your cat. Warm cookies from the oven and a cold glass of milk aren't a recipe for picking a fight with your spouse. Try mixing Skittles with M&Ms in a bowl. A taste sensation, ladies! Those cravings will disappear. In a year or so I'll address my possibly over- zealous sweet tooth, but not today, lady! � Happy Wednesday! Can't wait to hear your answers . Oh, I love the idea of giving the "urge" a name. Mine is The Charlatan. Because I'm sure Asshat is already taken. Are there things in your life that you need to acknowledge, before moving on to healing? Do you see that by acknowledging things were not perfect and accepting life IS UNFAIR, you give yourself the chance to move on to healing? Again, powerful and perfectly timed lesson, Susan! I have been taking a class in the enneagram, a psychological/spiritual way of understanding aspects of self. It has helped me shine a light on my past and acknowledge how came to approach life in mistaken ways and how I ended up using fermented grape juice poison for coping. At the moment, I'm feeling compassion for this person who tried so hard and I'm also proud of how strong I really was. Despite feeling alone and unsupported, I managed to get two Master's Degrees, have a rewarding career, move my household and my parents and take care of them in their final years. Yes, I made many unwise choices rather than facing my pain, but I'm looking it in the eye now. There is so much compassion for myself and for those who are suffering with addiction and have not gotten out of it yet. Gratitude for Hola Sober and for all of you for getting me free and for the road ahead which is finally looking bright. Sending love to you all! -J.G. -Tara 2022
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