I caved in yet I didn't

[DriftyAlison0]

Yes you all are read correctly. I ended up going to the pub. I was close to not doing it but at the last minute I convinced myself to go in, so I did.

I had one drink but then I left before I had more. Course the drink was not alcohol. It was just a plain pepsi. Good thing to because I remembered that I had to get up early to help take a cat to the vets. So I am still AF and I was so excited when I left that I couldn't wait till I got home to tell you all.

And yes I gave both shoulders a pat. And its all thanks to you all. If it was only me, I would be drinking by now.

[Cinders]

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Drifty,

:goodjob:

You are changing habits and attitudes already. Very proud for you!!

Cindi

[DriftyAlison0]

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Thanks. Just thinking about my 11 days helped. I do not want to start over. If I fail this time I dunno if and when I want to attempt another quit.

That and the guilt, and the hangover I was going to have in the morning and *lists the other reasons*.

[brittzak]

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YAY! Good for you.

[meditation mama]

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I'm so glad you didn't drink, Alison! But you may have just dodged a bullet. You posted a few hours ago: "I am struggling to remain sober. I am in chat now and I am all alone. If I don't hear anything by the time dinner is done. I may just drink".

I only bring this up because I have been there so many times. For me, when I am feeling like that the last place I should be is a place that serves alcohol. Please take this as a caring post. You have to protect your sobriety by staying as far away from AL as you can in the beginning. I have canceled a big fund raiser next week, an event where I have clients flying in. I turned down dinner and music tonight with friends because it is at a bar. I just don't trust myself yet. There are so many places that don't serve alcohol; movies, a walk or just home watching TV or reading (but I have removed all alcohol out of the house). For me, I know I have to draw a firm NO AL circle around me for at least 30 days.

I hope you are feeling stronger after your night of saying no - congratulations!! But, I would be carefully about testing the waters just yet.. :l

MM

[CS04]

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Love to you Alison! you can do it. xoxo.

[Winefree]

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So glad you stuck with it! A bit tempting though, so be careful about the pubs.

Winefree

[startingover]

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Drifty, You ARE A STAR!
Just be careful if these thoughts come bothering you in the future OK?
You know chatting helps, being here etc. Make sure you are prepared.
Well done.

[DeeBee]

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Crumbs you had me going for a second there -- WELL DONE!!

[Tulipe]

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Great job Drifty. We're all proud of you.
Tulipe

[tiptronic_ct]

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WOW!!!

:goodjob:

[cacky]

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Great job girl!!!

[Popeye]

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Well done Alison,
You are doing yourself the best favour you can.
And I think Meditation Mama is right too. By placing yourself in a drinking environment your not making it any easier. I'm really impressed that you just took a Pepsi though.
Keep it up Girl

[Sharky]

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Nice work Drifty!!!! Huge!!!!:goodjob:

[42cat]

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*pat!*

*pat-pat-pat-pat-pat-pat-pat-pat-pat!*

*PAT!*