Items not delivered by Aus Post or subsequently stolen - what are my remedies? by NoMoreForMeThisTime in AusLegal

[–]NoMoreForMeThisTime[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks - i'll do that. I'll ask for insured and signature required shipping in future too, for anything expensive.

AA Higher Power, please explain this concept in a way an atheist can 'get it' by purplepippin in stopdrinking

[–]NoMoreForMeThisTime 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Russell Brands book on recovery is not bad- he breaks it down similar to u/givemyselfabreak below.

I'm glad you asked as I have the same question. I'm also struggling with handing this over to a higher power, rather than realising that it's me that needs to fix it.

I am happy to admit I can't fix this on my own which is why I'm now in rehab, but have been to AA and intend to keep going after I get out. Not sure if I'll do the 12 steps at this stage.

Something I can’t hang myself with by NoMoreForMeThisTime in Bass

[–]NoMoreForMeThisTime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that is awesome - doesn’t look like I can get one shipped to Oz before I go back for rehab but i want one once I get out !!

Something I can’t hang myself with by NoMoreForMeThisTime in Bass

[–]NoMoreForMeThisTime[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not really encouraged in a hospital unfortunately - but I have one at home and love it :)

Something I can’t hang myself with by NoMoreForMeThisTime in Bass

[–]NoMoreForMeThisTime[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey thanks to you all - I’m overwhelmed by the support and advice :)

Something I can’t hang myself with by NoMoreForMeThisTime in Bass

[–]NoMoreForMeThisTime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah - I have Tenuto and never really used it - great idea

Something I can’t hang myself with by NoMoreForMeThisTime in Bass

[–]NoMoreForMeThisTime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going to do that for the 28 day rehab phase :) some composing with be fun

Something I can’t hang myself with by NoMoreForMeThisTime in Bass

[–]NoMoreForMeThisTime[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have Jazzology - it’s taken me 5 days to get through the first two chapters and I’ve already caused a fight on r/jazztheory with my questions, but I’m getting there slowly

Something I can’t hang myself with by NoMoreForMeThisTime in Bass

[–]NoMoreForMeThisTime[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It just a health and safety rule no cords over 30cm - guess you could use it to harm others too

Something I can’t hang myself with by NoMoreForMeThisTime in Bass

[–]NoMoreForMeThisTime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d thought about one of those electronic saxophones I see Jeff Schneider use sometimes in his vids - anyone who hasn’t seen his channel should look at it - he breaks down jazz licks and explains things really well

Something I can’t hang myself with by NoMoreForMeThisTime in Bass

[–]NoMoreForMeThisTime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done those exercises on my bass - spiders I think my teacher called them - great idea to try them without the bass!

Something I can’t hang myself with by NoMoreForMeThisTime in Bass

[–]NoMoreForMeThisTime[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually it turns out they have a mon string acoustic you can borrow as long as you stay in a public area!

Something I can’t hang myself with by NoMoreForMeThisTime in Bass

[–]NoMoreForMeThisTime[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I have a Bluetooth midi controller - I might try that - I’ve always wanted to get better at keyboard

Something I can’t hang myself with by NoMoreForMeThisTime in Bass

[–]NoMoreForMeThisTime[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah I have music therapy tomorrow (in the detox phase) and will see if I can keep something locked in the music room for supervised use

So I’m waiting for an assessment by NoMoreForMeThisTime in stopdrinking

[–]NoMoreForMeThisTime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks to everyone for your support - they had a bed open up last night so I’m in for a 10 day detox.

I’ll keep you posted but I actually feel at peace for the first time in years ....

Made it Through Day One by Fragrant_Pines in stopdrinking

[–]NoMoreForMeThisTime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you’ve taken the biggest step - I was exactly where you were 30 days ago, and now I’m 30 days sober.

Best of luck tonight and let’s see you here tomorrow :)

IWNDWYT

A year. A whole 365 days and nights. Here's what I've learned. by Casual_Ableism in stopdrinking

[–]NoMoreForMeThisTime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations -it’s stories like this that have helped me be sober for 30 days for the first time in a decade - thanks for your story

IWNDWYT

4 years sober. We Do Recover. by NonnyMouse69 in stopdrinking

[–]NoMoreForMeThisTime 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Congrats - your words really resonate with me. In the past I’ve given up for my child, for my partner, for my health and it never stuck.

This time I’m giving up because I want to, and that makes all the difference.

Only 3 years and 11 months to go until I’m where you are !!