Good morning IDI,
thinking a proper post is in order! I’m keeping my eye on the 2pm London time group.
I don’t think we should restrict how much time we need for recovery support. As moms of course we always worry about neglecting other children or other duties and tasks that contribute to our family’s well being. But you seem a super mom Idi, so just look at it as a scheduling thing. How much time was dedicated to thinking about the gambling messes we made?
When I first seriously wrestled with this demon I came at it with all guns ablazing! I was going to face to face meetings and meetings and chat on line and counseling. I was running to credit counseling and bank appointments. It takes a lot of time.
As you say, you have been a work in progress for two years now. You’ve made great gains! If you are at a spot where you need more contact, seek it out. I know you are missing your support mate. It is also super helpful to find a kindred spirit in recovery. I hope she is doing well.
I was shopping again yesterday. Sometimes I only pick up one or two things but I got to spend a couple hours with my sister and then we went to my mothers for lunch. When I came home I did a few things and fell asleep at supper time again for a few hours. I’m just taking it as it comes.
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday! ~ Laura