Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

[LVT25]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Good for you, starting!! Hubby and I were getting some stuff from the store the other day (which is right next to the bar) and I had to count back how many MONTHS it had been since I'd been there. Almost 4. Used to love going there--but like you I look forward to other things now. Reading, spending time with my kids, eating, walking or biking......
Keep it up--we can inspire each other!

[startingover]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Yep we can LV, that is what keeps me going the support and knowing that I am not alone in this struggle. Invaluable. Great going on the 4 months!!

[BELIEVE]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Hi everyone. Been awhile so I thought I would swing by. Hope everyones doing well. Things are ok for me,just wrapped up a very busy summer at work and now my schedule is getting backto something that resembles normal. Still modding, if you want to call it that. I really like being af, so thats how I keep it for the most part. I'll partake if a special occasion comes along (a REAL special occasion) but outside of that hangover free is best for me

Shout out to my peeps thankful, k8, wonder, living, det, anyone I may have missed (I'm dead tired and on my way to bed) what it do!

[Determinator]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Believe bro! there you are. nice to see you. glad your keeping the hangovers at bay.

having a nice quiet evening here in Folsom CA (on the road again). had to pass two wine shops to my restaurant....good grief! but it was worth the walk. the infamous "Fat's" Asian Bistro. mmmmmmm
spicy garlic shrimp. happy happy.

the temptation for travel/alone drinking has been very minimal lately I'm happy to say. One foot, then the other....repeat as necessary. Hope you are all good and garlicky.....

[maxman]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

gday all, been behaving myself! definately not missing the hangovers. am in a good place right now cheers

[Determinator]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Maxman! wow mate...been ages. so glad you're in the no-hangover zone.
is your avatar some of your metal sculpture? it's groovy.

ok, hows the rest of the crew?

[Waiting for his way out]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

I think it is interesting how many of you say their wives or husbands drink but they can handle it. Since my husband started with the book and its program, I don't order wine or anything else when we are together. Since, I don't need it or it does not affect me the same way.. why not help by stopping also. I feel it is tempting the other one.. that is what I decided to do, does not mean every husband and wife has to stop drinking to help, but it certainly cannot hurt right? I miss my glass of wine with a good dinner, but I prefer a sober loving husband any day.

[bestlifeldms]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Dear Waiting,

Interesting that you took that approach. My husband, who did not have trouble with alcohol, did the same thing. For many, many (way too many) years, he continued not drinking, to try to help me. I appreciate, more than I can say, this show of support - I'm very grateful! I commend you!

[Waiting for his way out]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

when he was drinking so much he would compare my eating to his drinking.. he would say "I drink and ...do you have to finish everything on your plate?" he was right, I don't have to. I bake him Organic nutritious cookies to keep him healthy and sweet but I only eat one. I guess sometimes we see our own problems in someone else and it is time to address them also.

[Determinator]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Waiting, you are indeed a sweetheart. My wife is also and has stood by my side through thick and thin. She drinks socially but when I'm having a hard time she abstains to help support me. Our lines of communication on the al issue are very open and honest now. that was a huge hurdle for me to overcome....I was just so dishonest with myself that of course I couldn't be honest with her either. So glad to be here now in this healthy state of being I hope you and your hubby the very best. is he on the forums?

[Helpwanted08]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

I am past the 30 days too, but not to 60 yet. My husband hardly drinks but seems he has a beer a little more often now so I just asked him to please not have any at least for awhile and he was fine with that. I figured; he would never drink with me so why now with out me. Looking forward to 60 days and beyond.
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[Thankful]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Wow, page 5! We really are slipping.

It's so nice to come to this thread and read about so many success stories. You are all so supportive and it's so great that this thread is thriving so.

I have been very busy, but think of you all often. I am finally back to work (albeit part-time), for the first time in several years. I love just being able to go do something on my own even if it's only 5 hrs a day. I swear I was going to start volunteering my time someplace soon just to get out of that crazy house! lol It really has helped change my mood to be more positive. I am happier than I have been in a long time.

Still continuing to lose weight....sloooowwwwllly. Tried on every piece of clothing in my closet (really looking for what business attire still fit) and I could not believe how many things I saved that were too small for me. It was awesome. I feel like I have a new wardrobe! Still have some weight to lose, but it's amazing how on this new road to health that we travel, where after so many months sober you just automatically want to do better things for your body. It's not a struggle, I am not forcing myself to do things I don't like, it just comes naturally to think "healthy". At least I am finding that for me anyway and I pray that many of you do to. It certainly simplifies life when you can set yourself to "auto-pilot" instead of stressing about everything.

This new found sobriety really does keep getting better. I do have to credit a lot to all the vitamins I take also. I am seeing so many changes even after almost 10 months AF. I just noticed the other day that my skin is looking firmer (and dare I say, younger??). And my hands used to really show my age and even they seem to appear more youthful. Strange the little changes you notice. I am still in awe at how much alcohol has damaged and how long the repair process takes. It seems I notice something new every week or so.
I would never have believed that there were still new benefits to AF living after all this time. What an amazing gift we can give to ourselves.

To those who still struggle, please stay strong. It's a bumpy road but it truly gets better. You will love the changes that you will go through. You just need to invest the time to let yourself fully heal. And not just your physical body, but your mind and spirit as well.

I miss you all and hope everyone checks in soon.

Love, Me
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[A Work in Progress]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Nice post, and encouraging words, Thankful! I am coming up on 90 days AF, feeling healthy and also somewhat anxious. Lots of things going on in my life, some of which I cannot control (Mother's dementia) and some of which I can, and should (my living situation, my non-existence social life)... I made a fairly major move, just this morning, on the "living situation" front, and it feels good.

wip

[Beck]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Hi everyone,

When Thankful says check in, I do

I am well. You all know I drank a while back but that feels like a very long time ago now. I am back on my feet and not at all wobbly. I am once again grateful to be AF and very busy as well. Finally have my family settled and doing good things for myself. I'm taking classes and hitting the gym in the mornings. I don't spend much time at MWO anymore. (When I am here it is me avoiding doing coursework!).

Thankful, So glad you stopped in. Your post is inspiring. Congrats on the job. Sounds like your life is on a positive upward spiral!!! You certainly deserve it, my friend.

WIP, nearly 90 days. You have been a rock here. Glad to see you moving forward.

Kiddos are at home today and I need to hang with them - or maybe I could put them to work!

[Thankful]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Thought I'd catch up with all my peeps lives here. I was dying to know how you are all doing. Hmmmmm..........guess I'm all caught up! lol

Everything here is great. 18 months sober! Who knew? lol

Hope you are all living and loving life the sober way. I think of you all literally everyday.

Love, Me
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