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    #16
    Gearing up for an AF July! Come join me!

    Hi, :new:

    Just wanted to let everyone know that here in Oz we have "dry july"

    Home > Dry July 2011 - Clear your head, make a difference

    I think it's open to all countries.

    Why not raise some money for cancer while achieving personal goals.....win/win!

    You guys might already know about this and sorry if you do but hey, can't hurt to spread the word xx

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      #17
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      I'm in, started 3 days ago, and totally here to winge and support! In that order xx
      Jo80 - never heard of that - Dry July?! Sounds weird! Glad you're doing o.k Blues and Sharky, lets get crackin xx

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        #18
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        Okay, I finally found this thread! Thanks Jenny! Jenny, you sound so positive with your AF days behind you, it is truly inspiring. I know we can do this - I got up to day 43 last time, and this time I'm shooting for 90.

        I just got back from a visit to my Mom out of state to help her after a surgery. The weather was gorgeous - I also feel like it gave me time to reflect on the things I really need to work on in my life. I'm ready.

        Have a great evening!

        Great to hear from everyone. Let's do this!

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          #19
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          Just like old times!!! Looks like we have some great momentum and alot of others to join us! Can't wait to NOT drink!

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            #20
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            Count me in. Day 17 on my second quit of the year. For the first time in 20 years I have had substantial abstaining time by the midpoint of 2011. Ready to step it up a notch!
            2023 - focus, getting it done, and living the way it should be and being the person I need to be.

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              #21
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              Hey all so glad we're all here! Just love being AF. Ive had a long day! Nite yall ill check n tomorrow. Im half way to 90 days today! I hope I make it.
              You always succeed if you never stop trying.
              Everyday we choose the direction of change.

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                #22
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                Congrats Jenny! I know you'll make it. Just remember your ankle. In 90 days you'll really be able to run! Good night all.
                AF since 06/27/2011

                Of all vices, drinking in the most imcompatible with greatness. Sir Walter Scott

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                  #23
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                  Here in the states we have the 4th which also happens to be a three day weekend which in the past would be a complete killer for me. This time it will be different, don't even want to be near any of the parties, also have a 10K race early on 7/4 which will keep me motivated. Have a great day to all who follow!
                  2023 - focus, getting it done, and living the way it should be and being the person I need to be.

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                    #24
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                    Hi Everyone, Day 2 for me. It is so good to wake up not hungover. I've got to put together an exercise and diet plan. That has really helped me in the past to stay AF. Going to take this each day at a time and try to get through July for now. I know that I can't moderate after that. For' me it just becomes too hard, almost like a mental torture game (maybe torture is a little extreme) to not let things escalate. I am at the point where I truly know that and know I have to make this a permanent life change. Thanks for listening. Aqua
                    NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF YOUR OWN DETERMINATION
                    AF SINCE 3/16/2016

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                      #25
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                      Good Morning! I feel great today! Yesterday was great, I went to the gym and made a 100 on my math test! My first 100 in twenty years!

                      That's the good news, the bad news is I am having "planned slip" thoughts. I keep thinking this Friday is July 1, I made it through June AF and one day drinking on a long weekend won't hurt! Well the hell it won't, I'm not dumb I know that once I drink once and it doesn't turn bad then I will be drinking again and then it is just a matter of time till it turns bad.

                      Blues I am like you in that I get so many days along and think I have it whipped, then when something makes me hurt or angry I get to drinking and its like I have to drink all that I didn't drink in the last however many days. If I drink on Friday I know I'll be ok but after that it's only a matter of time till I'm not ok and back here in tears. What am I going to do about this? These thoughts aggravate me to no end! One thing I do know is I don't need to be going to any July 4 parties feeling this way!
                      You always succeed if you never stop trying.
                      Everyday we choose the direction of change.

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                        #26
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                        Jenny, please don't do it. IT'S NOT WORTH IT. I have been thinking long and hard about my relapse and one thing I think got me was a little voice saying "maybe you can drink a year from now". I let it in and it got me. That damn voice is aggravating, it wants to keep us on the wheel, but you are stronger then it. If you drink on Friday, you will not be OK. You will wake up on Saturday full of guilt, self-loathing, and fear. Even if you manage to moderate for week, or a month, you know where you'll end up. Trust me. Good choice avoiding the parties for now. I don't know how to get rid of the voice yet but I'd like to beat the little bastard to a pulp. Please don't slip. I'm looking to you to help me stay straight too.
                        xxx Blues
                        AF since 06/27/2011

                        Of all vices, drinking in the most imcompatible with greatness. Sir Walter Scott

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                          #27
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                          Blues. I think I will try to fill my weekend with fun family stuff. The voices were pretty quite day 15-40 but they are really loud right now. I know I am being tested and I just need to stand strong. I found a special at a float spa near me, a 45 min massage and a 45 min float for $100. I am off Friday and I may do that or I can go to the one in Dallas a float for an hour to the Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd for $89. I think it's may be just what I need to loose my mind and come to my senses.
                          You always succeed if you never stop trying.
                          Everyday we choose the direction of change.

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                            #28
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                            My plan to stay AF in July is to go here, make my daily pledges, and not allow AL back into my life. I don't need to be hot and hungover. I will be celebrating my 2 months being sober in July so I will fight to get that. That would be my longest time being sober since I started this journey to quit the AL. (I went 8 weeks once with only 2 drinks so tech. I was 6 weeks sober). I am meeting my 6 week mark this weekend. And then next week will start my longest quit ever!
                            I quit drinking on March 8, 2020. Taking it One Day At A Time and no more taking my quit for granted.

                            Also doing it for me. I got to stay sober for me.

                            Just consecrate on today and do what you can to remain sober for today and worry about staying sober tomorrow, tomorrow.

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                              #29
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                              That sounds like a GREAT plan Jenny. My voices are quiet right now, but I know they will come. You've just inspired me to make a plan for when they do. I have faith in you. I know you'll make it through.

                              Drifty- You rock. Keep up the great work.
                              AF since 06/27/2011

                              Of all vices, drinking in the most imcompatible with greatness. Sir Walter Scott

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                                #30
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                                Hi all. Good on Day 3. Voices hit me today as well. Had a great client outing playing golf - absolutely beautiful in SoCal today. Driving home (proud no drinking playing golf) but voices were shouting at me about the 4th of July weekend - all the BBQ's parties etc... staring convincincing myself the same thing - oh one or two won't hurt... We need a way to beat these voices/thoughts arghhhh...

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