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    #646
    Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

    Kate, I know exactly what you mean when thinking about Bear. I will forever be grateful to him for posting to me when I was so vulnerable. I cried for about a half hour yesterday and I kept thinking if a complete stranger can move us to so many tears, the thought of what his family and "real" friends must be going through is just mind boggling. The deep loss that we feel must be 1000 times worse for them.

    He was loved that's for sure. He will be sorely missed.

    You all mean the world to me. I love you dearly.


    Love, Me
    :l
    Alcohol is simply the device between success and failure.

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      #647
      Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

      Hello, my friends!

      I am starting to get back in the saddle a bit, well too much - of course. I went back to work on Tuesday - too soon, I know. So, I cancelled my appointments today and I am home resting. I see the doc for follow up today. THAT would be the doctor that took out my appendix during my gallbladder surgery and didn't tell me until MONDAY.. Shesh.. OK... I won't go into how I feel about that.

      BUT, all is good and I am feeling fine.

      I haven't had a chance to catch up on everyone's life, so I am going to do that now.

      I just wanted to bump this up so I can see it... AND HOPEFULLY everyone will check in..

      Back in a bit..

      xoxoxo

      MM
      Face your deficiencies and acknowledge them, but do not let them master you. Let them teach you patience, sweetness, insight.

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        #648
        Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

        Whats goin on everyone. I'm just checking in to say hi and to happily report that I'm still AF! Funny how when I first started I wondered what it would be like for AF to be the norm, at that opint I didn't think it was possible. Now that seems to be the case though. Actually drinking is becoming more and more of an alien thought to me...its wierd.

        Anyway Thankful thats a cool story about going out and not drinking. SO nice NOT waking up with a hangover and the realization you made a complet ass of yourself the night before. I agree enthisiastically about it not being fun anymore, and would take it a step further and ask what the hell was so fun about it in the first place? That question gets tougher and tougher to answer as time goes by.

        So Living I'm still green with envy about your front yard, wow. The only critters I ever see are a couple of raccoons by the dumpster when I'm going to work at 0400. Lol I hate those nasty things! Good thing for them we're in the city...

        Anyway that said its turning out to be a beautiful springtime here in the Rockies. Having my very own seat here on the AF express is making it one of the best I've had in who knows how long.

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          #649
          Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

          Hi everyone, just wanted to check in (or jump in) as I'm now 40 days AF so here I am at 31 and Beyond! It feels great and I must say a bit unexpected. I was at the store yesterday picking up a card for my nephews birthday and passed the wine section. I took a quick glance over and nothing,,, no reaction whatsoever. Not, 'Wow, that looks good', or 'If only I could drink like a normal person'... Nothing - just passed it by. What a liberating feeling. Best wishes to all. Have a great Sunday.
          -BigMac.
          I went to my doctor and told him I had a serious drinking problem and that I was in desperate need of a solution. He said, 'Stop drinking.' I said, 'I don't get it..' He said, 'Go home and think about it.'

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            #650
            Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

            Hi ya BM,

            It is a great feeling to be free.

            FB

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              #651
              Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

              Great to see Believe, MM checking in and congrats BigMac!!

              As many of us are rounding the corner to the 6 month mark - I thought it was time for a check in!! Shout it out everyone - where are you at on this journey?

              I am happier each day. My moods are leveling out and I am living in the now. Tired a lot but am working so many hours so that is nothing I can't correct. I have found this to be true of so many people who quit drinking .... more energy to work or transfer of "holic" ... ?? comments?

              I love you all and hope you are sober, happy and healthy.

              Liv
              AF since Jan. 1, 2008 .... It all began right here


              Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice, you made it now.


              (from the Movie "Once")

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                #652
                Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

                Damn Liv you're right, we ARE closing on 6 months. I remember during my first week or so on here seeing Satori hit his 6 month mark and thinking there was no way I could ever pull that off. But we're doing it.

                I think its really cool how a few of us just kinda joined hands and have taken this walk so far together. I still think about y'all everyday, how could I not ofter what we been through together so far this year?

                Take care all!

                BTW, WOnder if you're out there, will there be another pool party anytime soon

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                  #653
                  Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

                  Hi Believe!! We are due for a pool party ..... but we need to round up the crew ......

                  WW where are you??
                  MM - stop in very soon
                  Kate - you too - where is everyone??
                  Thankful !!!!!!!!! What is going on?????????
                  AF since Jan. 1, 2008 .... It all began right here


                  Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice, you made it now.


                  (from the Movie "Once")

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                    #654
                    Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

                    Hi Liv!!! Nice 2cu! Yeah looks like the crew isn't around much nowadays. Hopefully thats a sign of progress on all our parts. Still its nice to hear from everyone from time to time!

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                      #655
                      Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

                      Hello all ~

                      Sorry I haven?t been on in awhile. I hope there was no cause for concern. I have just been in a mood that is completely indescribable. Not overly sad, but just a bit melancholy I guess. I thought I would be out of it by now but it?s not meant to be as of yet. But more importantly I hope you all know that no matter how much time I spend away that my sobriety is very much safe and intact! There is only one person in the world that causes me enough stress to even consider drinking and when I get that shaky feeling, I just tell myself that she is so not worth it. So giving in to any urges is simply not an option for me.

                      BigMac ~ great job passing up the wine. It is very liberating when we get that first glance at AL and we have no feelings what so ever about it. It?s these little steps along the way of our recovery that let us know that we are going to be ok. You should be very proud of how fast you have come along.

                      Believe ~ I too remember Satori hitting that 6 month anniversary and thinking I can only hope and pray. It was not really hitting that it would be a reality for me. But I?ve hit my 5 month mark May 24th ( I think - lol). I say I think because I?m not sure how everyone counts there months. Do you go by the actual date? Or do you just count 30 days = 1 month? It was easier just counting days - lol.

                      And, boy look at you! Three posts in one week! Your poor little hands must be sore. I can smell your keyboard burning from here! I kid, I kid?glad to see you here buddy! Don?t be such a stranger. But please stay strange.

                      Liv ~ you always sound so positive and upbeat, what?s your secret? I am so happy for you. If there was an award to be given for a most ?Poignant Poster? you would certainly win. I love reading your words of wisdom. It?s like a little glimpse in the mind of ?Liv?. I love them! You always have something meaningful to say. I really appreciate you being here.

                      Kate ~ thank you always for your support. You are a rock. You post everywhere and I always seek out what your advise and words are.


                      MM ~ I?m glad your surgery went well, but you know you must rest. Hopefully you are doing much better by now. Weren?t you the one that started the ?extreme self care?? I know we never listen to our own advise do we? Lol

                      Wonder ~ I hope by now you are able to get some rest. Is your big project over with this weekend? I hope so. I miss you terribly on the boards. Check in when you can just to let us know that you are ok. Ok??

                      Where is everyone else??? ~ I know some people don?t stick around much because they feel like they are not part of ?our group? but you never will be unless you post more often and let us get a chance to know you. Please stick with us. It?s not required that you read this entire thread! But we will test you from time to time! Lol Just joking. Seriously, we do our best to welcome and support everyone. Please do not be put off because a few of us are very close. We are only because we have all been in this together since the beginning.

                      I feel guilty not keeping up with Wonder?s ?Sober Living? thread. I'll have to check that out later. Going to get out of the house for a bit. It's gorgous out today and I really need to feel some sun.


                      Love to all ~

                      Love, Me
                      :l
                      Alcohol is simply the device between success and failure.

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                        #656
                        Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

                        hi all,, it looks like everyone doing ok
                        amon 79 days af
                        things are going ok
                        there is no shame in losing a fight,, only in winning

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                          #657
                          Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

                          Lol please stay strange?! Thanks Thankful for starting my day off with a laugh. Anyway I guess I would count from the actual day I stopped. Jan 6th was my first AF day I think. Woo-hoo livin the dream haha.

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                            #658
                            Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

                            Hi everyone.....mind if I join your thread??????? I usually post on the monthly abs but it would be good to pop in here too if thats okay??? Today is day 90.

                            love Janicexxx
                            AF since 9 May 2012
                            Quit trying to control something that is uncontrollable (Bear February 08)

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                              #659
                              Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

                              Hey gang!

                              I just wanted to say hello..

                              Believe, thank you for your kind words in my thread, buddy! I also stopped drinking on January 6th. I am still holding that day very sacred in my heart as it really was a turning point in my life. I do however want to start my counting days over at least for the next thirty days. I really feel like I had a pretty bad slip, not just a blip. I know there were a lot of factors involved, and maybe some would say justifyed, but for me I want to be able to face any and all obsticals and challenges without AL. I know I can...

                              So, it is back to day 2 for me for now. I will pop in now and again and then see you all in 28 days!

                              I love you guys!!

                              Namaste,

                              MM
                              Face your deficiencies and acknowledge them, but do not let them master you. Let them teach you patience, sweetness, insight.

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                                #660
                                Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

                                No worries MM, you know I meant what I said. minor "blip" or huge fuck-up, either way things will work out We're all still part of the same group thats came so far together.. LOL of course we need to circle up the wagons when one of us in in trouble. You're already making up ground so here we go

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