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New life

New life

Hi all

I know I’ve been mia lately but am finally in the new digs and settling in. Still trying to kick the alcohol but some days are really hard. I’m trying as best I can. My flatmate is a narcissist but better the devil you know. Finding my anger is growing now which I haven’t felt in a long time. Hoping to pick up one more shift per week in the new year.

The new place is small but lovely and I don’t have to share a bathroom yay.

Hoping everyone is doing ok and that you all have a lovely Christmas.

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Hello and sending you some hugs @Sirine ❤

One step at a time my friend

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@Sirine

Do you think the anger could be picking up because it’s finally safe to feel these bigger emotions?

do you have a way to release your anger? Art, jogging, boxing etc…

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Hi @Little_Leopard @I think it’s just a build up of everything as I had no help with the move.

I need to start walking or something I really don’t have a release valve at the moment.
thanks for taking time to answer me.

😊

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@Sirine

Walking is great! Sometimes I find yoga helps because some of the poses are perfect for expressing and releasing things that I dont have words for.

I get why not having any help would have been super hard. I dont know your personal experience but I do know from my own that these situations can make you totally fed up. Like there is no more room for bullshit.
for me this is a time when I only worry about myself and everything else can go away. It’s like radical self care.

how are you now?

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@Little_Leopard

totally get being over bs and I’ve had my fair share.

im ok so far this morning. I’m going to pot some plants up and take it easy.

have a couple of appointments this afternoon and need to do a little shopping so a chill day today.

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Hi @Sirine

It's so lovely to hear from you. I'm glad you're settling in to your new place.

The challenge of kicking alcohol is so hard at the best of times let alone this time of year!

Little by little you'll get there.

Ha, sometimes indeed it is better the devil you know, right!

Sending my warmest wishes

Hanami

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@Sirine

That sounds like you have a good day ahead. Take it easy and most importantly, take care of yourself.

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@hanami @Hi hun yes the booze devil is hard to beat especially when you live with an alcoholic. But I’ll keep trying.

Wishing you a very merry Christmas 🎄 and a happy New Year 🥳 xxx

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Yep all you can do is your best! Gosh that's tough when you have an alcoholic around. I believe you can do it.

Wishing you a merry Christmas and happy New Year also!

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@Little_Leopard

You too and have a wonderful Christmas xx

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