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Posted On: 01/09/2009 15:33:58

I have been alone the last two weeks at my house(except for my lovely Pom puppies),as my family went to Puerto Vallarta,Mexico.It has been nice,in alot of ways to get time to myself,to finish some projects,to think and read and watch the movies I want to watch.I do miss the busyness of the family around,though.I stayed sober,I hung out with my older boy(21) for dinner a few times,went and stayed at a friends house when I was bored and lonely and didnt want to be alone.All in all,a pretty good time for me.I went to breakfast with one of my oldest friends,and when we were standing outside talking my other oldest friend pulled up and said that he had a week sober.I was happy for him and myself,because I have not been going to his place much because of his drinking and my sobriety.I am very happy for him and will give him all the support I can.Anyway,my point about all this,is that good things do come out of being able to live life on its terms.I missed my family very much,but I was able to live my life and work my program w/o them around.

Peace,Donovan

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From: Endurancefan

02/04/2009 08:11:09

Donovan,

I remember a time when I had to be away from my family for 6 months, 3 months homeless (though I think houseless or buildingless may be more appropriate.) It was a time where I could focus on each member of my family more intently and ponder ways I could better help them collectively and individually. Though I was alone physically without a place to live, I knew I wasn't homeless. I had a family I could love and serve.

Thanks for the post!

--John

From: Kariemac

01/11/2009 18:37:05 Donovan I remember having a couple of days to myself early in my recovery when my kids went to their father's on weekends and not knowing what to do with myself. Today I can easily fill my time with things i like to do and have friends I like to be with today- a gift of recovery and the 12 steps,wonderful! Karie

From: KeithB

01/11/2009 12:13:34 Sounds like you did good things, but no meetings or program contact? Virtual is OK, real contact with fellows far better! Keep it going! Like to hear about the miracles, sounds like you heard of one! luv

From: DisgruntledGurl

01/10/2009 04:37:19 It's great that recovery is still priority, no matter what comes our way. Awesome post!

From: sunflower

01/09/2009 19:09:58 It sounds nice and reflective. Thank you for sharing.

From: DennisS

01/09/2009 16:34:39 Donovan - Good deal... YF, Dennis

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