I really DO like to Declutter, it’s just a matter of having it high enough up on my priority list. I am going to use this lesson to motivate me to clean at least one area every week. I think the key here is to make sure to commit to not buying NEW stuff to After you’ve gone to the trouble to get rid of the OLD stuff. If I’m not buying a bunch of new stuff, then I won’t need to repeat this whole process on a regular basis. LOL! I’m going To be mindful of the idea that less is more! The mental Declutter idea…well, I might not find that My journey to sobriety is a testament to the importance of connection. For years, when I was doing it alone, I could stop drinking but I could not stay stopped. I used all the BS excuses Susan lists in the video. By admitting that I needed support, I also needed to admit that I had a serious problem with drinking. I was afraid that I was going to make my life smaller by committing myself to sober friendships. Boy oh boy was I wrong. Sober connection was the missing piece in the sustained sobriety puzzle. For the first time in my life I can say with all the confidence in the world ‘I will never drink again. I’m in. I am not going back. Ever. Even if my ass is on fire.’ My life has expanded and became richer since I gained sober friendships. My pocket sisters are my go to every single day; we laugh, we cry, exchange recipes, talk about what bothers us and what makes us happy. I know that these sober connections are my lifeline and the key to the door of a sober life. Joanna C (McNulty) Before Pledge 100 I had 2 sober connections. One lady from an AA meeting, who was very nice but the group wasn’t for me and then a coworker whose daughter is in recovery (not sure that counts, as she wasn’t in recovery herself and was a normal person who could drink 1 glass of wine & then get on with her night, but I was able to talk to her and she shared a lot about what her daughter went through). Part of my wanting to join this pledge was to find like minded people, and so far I feel this group is great. I’m an introvert and hate speaking in front of a group, so it will be very difficult for me to speak at a meeting. I spoke with our lovely Marsha this afternoon and it was so easy to talk with her, we had a lot in common. I am looking forward to experiencing new friendships and connections on this sober journey with you all. Sandy P (McNulty) one to be so easy! Louise D (Molony)
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