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Moving to Scotland

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sharon7979
sharon7979

Hey you guys, I just wanted to post that I am now moving to Scotland in 6 days!!!!

Taken forever to get to this point but I am about to do it. Honestly can not believe it!!!!

If you remember my other posts sometimes this seemed impossible. I know i havent been on in a while, trying to clear the house before i move has been pretty hard. Working on things with my son also. Happy but sad in a way. Mostly happy though. I will be back on soon (internet getting switched off any day now if im being honest). Could never in a million years have got to this point without your support. Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

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  • Robin2015
    Robin2015 sharon7979

    Posted

    HI Sharon. HOw great this is!! you sound happy and decidely sober..can I assume that your drinking dropped somewhat..sonny boy tricky..not certain but keep it up and best of luck!! Robin
    • sharon7979
      sharon7979 Robin2015

      Posted

      Yeah can not believe its really happening now. Its been a long road to get here but finally its about to happen...Could not have got through some of the times here without the support on this forum. Yes i will def keep coming back on. Hope things are well with you too. Thanks for everything Robin 
    • sharon7979
      sharon7979 Robin2015

      Posted

      Almost 3 weeks in Scotland now. Still cant believe it sometimes. Lovely town i live in now, very small but pretty and peaceful. Great country air lol

      I have not had one thought really all about alcohol since i came... Maybe only to look back on things and wonder how they ever got to that point if that makes sense. Although to be fair i had an abcess on my tooth two nights ago and i have to admit i would have taken any concoction/drug known to man to kill the pain. As it happens i stuck to normal painkillers.

      Scotland is far better than i prob ever expected, although there are somethings that i miss too and all the little differeneces etc but all good. I am amazed i seem to have gone from one extreme to another, the other day my partner and i had a few cross words and the old sharon would have thought of a way to get the fix but this one didnt. Its just weird at times. in tesco and never thought once of genuinely buying a bottle of anything. 

      Honestly i think the last few months proved to me that i can cope with anything and maybe the smaller things that i used to get stressed about seem trivial now so they actually dont stress me out as much. Got a new job for a few months....analyzing rice grains!!! Bet your all wondering how i landed a cushy number like that lol?!? 12 hours a day for 7 whole weeks! Gonna be knackered but it will be worth it!

      Hope you are all well guys...havent been on as i am still not connected to internet and have to use the library rite now. Keep in touch and so will i. Take care all xxx

       

    • sharon07214
      sharon07214 sharon7979

      Posted

      Wow, wow and wow! Very well done! 👏🏻👏🏻🎉 So pleased that your life in Scotland is going well. Also the job allows you time to settle in without too much time to think, adjust etc. Keep updating us as it is so good to hear your success story....OR if you just need to 'talk' to us about any potential 'downtimes'. Lots of love xxx

    • gwen45436
      gwen45436 sharon7979

      Posted

      Hello me old bud - what a fantabulous story to read, heartwarming.   Sooo very pleased for you, what a journey you have been on and won the battle. 

      Analyzing rice hay - bet it's a curry round at your Friday night!!!!

      Well done you and keep us updated.  Got a big grin on my face I have biggrin xxxxxxx

    • JulieAnne101
      JulieAnne101 sharon7979

      Posted

      Hi Sharon

      That is so very good to hear. So glad for you. You deserve all the love hon.

      Keep us posted

      Julianne xx

  • sharon07214
    sharon07214 sharon7979

    Posted

    Congratulations Sharon! 👏🏻🎉🎊 Very well done indeed! You sound positive and determined and I pray that this continues. Your new life in Scotland will throw curve balls at you so be prepared in order to stand firm when they do. Mostly however I am sure this new experience will be one that you treasure and nurture. It sounds as if you and your partner are now able to communicate more openly.....always a help. Your daughter will be delighted to have you home with her. Wishing you every happiness in Scotland!! Please do update us once you get there and keep posting to share your experiences with us, but also to keep you grounded. Lots of hugs. Xx

    • sharon7979
      sharon7979 sharon07214

      Posted

      Its been so hard at times but got there in the end...Thanks for all your support and good wishes. Hope things are good with you at your end xxx
    • Robin2015
      Robin2015 sharon7979

      Posted

      it is never easy to stop or slow down. what a revelation to us all Sharon!
  • JulieAnne101
    JulieAnne101 sharon7979

    Posted

    Hi Sharon

    So very pleased for you! I'm sure your son will settle soon, it is an upheaval, new school new friends.

    I too am so very happy. Hubby is 100% compliant with TSM. He will never be cured, but the Naltrexone has stabalized him to a fantastic degree and that is what matters.

    I wish you all the best Sharon, you have worked so very hard for this. You deserve every happiness xx

    • sharon7979
      sharon7979 JulieAnne101

      Posted

      Glad your husband is doing well JulieAnn, long hard road but he clearly is trying. Never thought at times at would be at this point myself. I will be in touch. Thank you for the kind words xxxx Be happy and strong!!!
  • gwen45436
    gwen45436 sharon7979

    Posted

    Well my friend, this is what I have looked forward to hearing - so very happy for you.  New start and new life - you are a credit to yourself.

    Much love to you and yours.

    smile xxxxx Gwennie

    • sharon7979
      sharon7979 gwen45436

      Posted

      Thank you so much Gwen and all of you guys. Like i say i will still be coming back on always...but maybe it might be a while as we have to get our broadband connected when i move. lol 

      It seems to have taken forever in some ways.... now im worried that i dont have enough time to get everything ready for Sunday. How ironic is that???? Im almost there tho. How have you been Gwen? xx

    • gwen45436
      gwen45436 sharon7979

      Posted

      I am doing well thanks smile pink cheeeks and no tummy lol lol lol.  My silver lining.  Sunday is it then.  Can't wait for you.  What a great new start.

      All the very very best hunni smile xxxxx

    • gwen45436
      gwen45436 sharon7979

      Posted

      Hello there, have  you settled in hunni.  Hope all going well.  Update when you have a weeeee minute smile xx
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