Why my way out is AF

[Guest]

Why my way out is AF

GREAT POST DETS....

[lukalee]

Why my way out is AF

Thanks for sharing. You have made me think a lot about my own issues.

[Not Happy Hour-Happy Life]

Why my way out is AF

Det~

Wow- are you and Dx taking smart pills?

I struggled for so long to mod because I didn't know why it was out of my grasp. it was like chasing a hat down the street and accidentally kicking it further away just as you reached down for it.

I can so visual this..... but for me, it's a daggum plastic grocery store bag in the wind!
Great words to ponder. Thank you. :heart:

[magic]

Why my way out is AF

Hi Det!

My name is magic and I am a non~drinker too.

I am so very pleased to meet you!

Espresso? Chocolate?

m. xx

[YoungAtHeart]

Why my way out is AF

Great words of wisdom, Deter, and I'm glad that you have a good reason at last. You and Dx rock!

Hey, Bear, good to see you, too!

:l :l

[Guest]

Why my way out is AF

Well done for taking a stand against the booze, Det. I really think it`s time to "throw in the towel" as regards moderating when we have had several failed attempts at doing so. I think the way forward for many of us is to recognize and accept that we will never make a moderator, if indeed that is the case.

Personally, I have recognized and accepted that I will never make a successful moderator.........God knows........I tried. Once we`ve reached this stage in our thinking, it really does become a whole lot easier to "simply" not drink.

I am a non-drinker, because I am incapable of knowing when to stop if I`m foolish enough to start.

Starlight Impress x

[Prest4time]

Why my way out is AF

D,
Sorry I didnt see your post sooner, I was in a nine hour meeting...LOL!

You said some very profound things, especially about chasing the hat and just as you are about to catch it, the wind takes it away again. That is a wonderful analogy, and thank you for this post.

P4T

[Hannah]

Why my way out is AF

Det - I am so glad you have readhed this point of wisdom in your journey. Read my tag line, it says it all....

[bootcampbarbie]

Why my way out is AF

yeah det yeah det. here's to non drinkers. non drinkers unite. hahahaha strip naked and run through the snow in reno and well that will stop your thoughts of drinking for sure. ahahahahahahaahahaha. well, you know i love you and the mrs. bootsie

[satori]

Why my way out is AF

Welcome to the club Det!

You can now look forward to an amazing relaxing life - free from the stress of trying to moderate.

Like Nancy said - many can do it (mod) thru sheer willpower and drugs.
But that is no way to live your life either (IMHO!)

Since I made that AF decision - a great weight has been lifted from my shoulders.

Here's to a long happy AF life!

I find it no biggie now - I do all the things i used to (and MORE!) - the only difference is no ethanol in my glass.


Take Care

Satori

[tea]

Why my way out is AF

Hi Det, thank you, loved it: Hi I'm Lorna, no thanks I don't want a drink, you insist? Okay then I will have a cocktail, it consists of every soft drink behind the bar mixed in a beautiful glass, ice and lemon please.... no? you don't want to buy me that?.......... Okay then a soda water and lime will do nicely - thank you. I'm Lorna and I DON"T DRINK - oh the POWER... Hurrah.

Lxx

[meditation mama]

Why my way out is AF

Det~

That is one of the best posts I have read in a while. I am so happy that you have made it to "that" point. And what a turning point it is!

Like so many have said, when you give up that fight, that illusion of romancing alcohol, your whole life changes - it just "clicks". Congratulations for being quiet enough to hear it...

My name is MM and I am also a "NON-DRINKER"!

Welcome to freedom, baby!

:bow

Namaste,

MM

[wonderworld]

Why my way out is AF

My name is wonder and I am a non-drinker . I am allergic to alcohol, plain and simple.
And I too find life to be so much simpler and more enjoyable when the issue is put to rest.

Have a great day Det and all the other non-drinkers out there! love you!!

WW xx

[cowgal]

Why my way out is AF

Mary Anne

Hey, my name is Mary Anne/Cowgal (no anonymity there!:H ) And I just joined you'all yesterday, tried and tried, then tried again to moderate from Oct-this past Sunday, yesterday was the first day totally AF though.

It is great finally to accept that the fight is OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yep, I am AF and will have a diet coke or club soda thank you very much.................

This is a WONDERFUL place to be, thanks for letting me be a part of this and thanks RJ for this site!!! :thanks:

love and hugs, lots to everyone!!!!!:h

Ma

[Breez]

Why my way out is AF

satori;275028 wrote: many can do it (mod) thru sheer willpower and drugs.
But that is no way to live your life either (IMHO!)

Since I made that AF decision - a great weight has been lifted from my shoulders.


Satori

I agree. Too much planning, effort...etc....that I can use toward something else. I've tried it and it's way too time consuming. So much easier to say: I choose not to drink.

I, like you, have chased that hat. But for me it was more like putting my finger in an electric socket (analogy hubby gave me) getting zapped and still putting my finger in it....in hopes that perhaps it wouldn't zap me again. But the electricity is always ON in my home. I'll always get zapped.

I've always started off small but eventually I become an unfunctional drunk. Plain & simple.

Here's to you Det!
Hi I'm Breez and I choose not to drink.