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**mooderator** · September 30, 2009, 05:05 PM

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POSITIVE BEGIININGS

ANGEL has kindly kicked us off.....thanks hon.

I have left a note at the bottom of "OCTOBER CHALLENGE" thread telling people we have moved here as it were.

HERE's TO OCTSOBER....XOXO

**Angelcakes** · September 30, 2009, 05:08 PM

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Thanks Moo....let's do it!

**Miss Behaving** · September 30, 2009, 05:09 PM

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Thank you Angel, and welcome to all to come!! Its great that so many are here together.

This is my third serious attempt to be AF for the rest of my life. I've managed a couple of months twice so I know I can do it. If anyone else out there is scared and worried, dont be!!!! We can do this!! And lets not forget that we all came here because we know we have a problem - so we need to do this!

I'm treating myself very kindly today .... have just got back from seeing my Mum in hospital. She is heaps better today, and will probably come home tomorrow, all being well. Its a huge relief and I'm going to have a nana-nap myself right now to catch up on some of the sleep I've missed over the last week!!

**alcoholsucs** · September 30, 2009, 05:44 PM

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It is the evening on my day 1. Depressed and craving alcohol, but I am looking forward to a alcohol free sleep. I don't know how long I can do this. I might try going to AA meetings again. I don't want to got though there program, but I think some of the meetings are great( keeps me out of the bar). I

**SpiritGirl** · September 30, 2009, 11:59 PM

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Hi... I would also like to join this thread... I have attempted 30 days a few times and made it to 28 once (ugh! Almost...) I have so much I want to get done this month - pumpkin carving, switching winter/summer clothes, yard work, fall decorating, cooking etc... and I do NOT want to have even ONE wasted day lying in bed nursing a hangover..I don't want to waste one minute that could be spent with my 2 wonderful children....Why would I want to prioritize spending time with the bottle over them??

I am on day 3 - October 1 will be day 4 for me... As anyone who has been here knows, the first week is tough - but worth it... And it gets easier....

Thanks for this thread....Lets all check in for encouragement and for support when anyone may "fall off the beaten path".... Check in anyway! We will dust you off and get you back on the right road... Lets just not give up!!

Much love....

**tawnywitch** · October 1, 2009, 01:21 AM

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I am going to use this month to give myself much needed me time, somthing I haven't had for 32 year;s, year's spent bringing up 6 children, coping with various ,serious illnesses of children, parent's in law, animal's , house, no sleep ,now I am going to concentrate on ME, I am going to find this really hard, I have only managed 5-6 day'sAF in the last 20 year's and that was usually because I was too ill to want a drink, anyway, I know there will be load's of support here, so good luck everyone, it's going to be great here, I know we will all pull together,lot's of hug's, Tawnywitch.

**Miss Behaving** · October 1, 2009, 02:01 AM

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Almost at the end of Day One!! Have a dreadful headache but have been drinking gallons of water. About to head off to a bath and an early night.

Well done to you alcoholsucs for getting through the first day.. Hope you wake up feeling better in the morning!

And good on you TawnyW for taking some time to focus on you!

**Angelcakes** · October 1, 2009, 03:38 AM

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Yay SpiritGirl - your plans sound wonderful. I can't bare the thought of wasting time in bed also, sick after self abusing with al.

It's my witching hour here but I'm feeling really strong. Will check out now for the evening...have a greatday/evening all.

xo

**Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)** · October 1, 2009, 03:59 AM

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Morning all, just a quick thought, nice to know we have members from all different time zones around the world so if any of us are finding it tough going just log in here and ask for help. There should be somebody around.

**mooderator** · October 1, 2009, 05:01 AM

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YAY, we have started.....

Morning Peeps..its finally here (for me!) Well done to those that have gone before and already completed day one. Its a lovely sunny day here in the UK and I am busy with work. I like your sentiments SPIRIT. Very well put and I completely agree. I have a few thoughts too share with you all, but will have to be later as no time now. Have a great day all.

LOVE MOOOO

**redhibiscus** · October 1, 2009, 05:14 AM

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Angelcakes, thanks so much for listing all of us who are determined to make October a positive month on our recovery journey. Everyone is welcome and to have people from around the globe is inspiring!

I agree with Spirit that there are so many wonderful things to do this month - why waste a day hungover.

It is a frosty day in the Midwest, fall clothes, soups, stews, cozy fires. I have an intense day at work and plan to come home and relax. It is so comforting to wake up feeling well and knowing that no matter what the day will bring, I will be handling it with all my talents and abilities, rather than just struggling to get through the day. Each day I am feeling stronger and thanks to this site, more confident that I can get through another day. I am ever mindful to never forget I am one drink away from my old pattern of drinking and feeling sick and tired all the time.

Sending positive thoughts to everyone and have a great and AF day!:l

**hdb** · October 1, 2009, 05:24 AM

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Can I join please?

Hi All

I have been away for a couple of months - sorry for that.

Please can I join your OctSOBER challenge - I like the thought of my name on the list it will give me resposibility and accountability. This is my 4th run at AF and I feel amazingly charged to make a change to my life, I am tired of feeling :nutso: and want my life back. Through dreadfully sad circumstances alchohol has been my crutch to get me through the day - alchohol however is not my friend its my foe, I want to control my hapiness and deal with my sadness without the aid of this dangerous liquid.

Anyway less of my waffle - I am on day 4 of my AF and which OctSOBER challengers alll the very best - come on all we can beat this buggar!!! :l

**free bird** · October 1, 2009, 06:43 AM

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Hello to Everyone,

Just checking in to this very inspirational thread. I am happy to have my name on the list and to be held accountable. That is exactly what I need. I feel tired today and this has made me more awake and ready to start the month in a very positive direction.

Sometimes I feel it's not only about not putting the poison in our systems to begin with, but getting all the poison out too. That's what I should work on this month, but I think it will take a lifetime. For now one step at a time: first step - exercise. Any words or wisdom from you very smart peeps out there??

Thanks!! We can all do this.

Good vibes to everyone,

Free

**Miss October** · October 1, 2009, 07:48 AM

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Good Morning Everyone,

I would love to jump in on this thread. New month, new beginnings. Tomorrow's my birthday, and it's a FRIDAY, and it is going to be tough, but what a better present to give myself than time off from alcohol. To feel good and to be free like a bird.:lilangel:

I'm looking forward to all the support and encourgement. Good luck to all of us on this OctSOBER Challenge, and a challenge it will be.

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