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    Day 189 af

    Day 189af and I am sober. Stayed sober yesterday and now I am hangover free on Black Friday which btw I don't celebrate. I am staying at home and if I do go outside, it will be for errands and not to shop. A. I don't have the money,B. If I did have the money, I would want to get stuff when its safer to do so and not risk my life for some material that will be there at a different date even if it will be more expensive, and C. I am already done Christmas shopping this year. I gave my gift early knowing that I was facing unemployment. Still looking for a job but hopefully I will get one soon.

    I still go through some times when I want to drink. But they are getting weaker and farther apart. I know that I will not drink, and I just say no and continue to visit this site daily even if I don't post. I am using the drink tracker and it is so nice to see all those 0's and know that I haven't drank at all and deserve those 0's.For those who are new and/or are struggling, hang in there! Life does get easier the longer that you stay AF. And if you slip, go right back on and know why you slipped and work to make it not happen again.
    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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    #2
    Day 189 af

    That is a GREAT post Drifty, grats on you to almost reachin the big 200. I totally forgot about the drink tracker. I used to love it, watchin all those yellow boxes stack up.

    I feel for you about being unemployed, with this economy, I think most all of us have been there.....hope you find what you want, and soon.

    Keep staying strong, good to hear your cravings are fewer/less.........I think Im still working on that. :goodjob:
    Living on Planet Sober since 05/02/11




    DAREDEVIL COOKIE MONSTER

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      #3
      Day 189 af

      Drifty, well done on your AF achievement. So much better than the constant battle with alcohol, isn't it?

      I'm with you on avoiding the shopping - going inward more than outward from here on out for me.

      Sure hope you get a job soon - that's a tough one. I talked to someone last night who had just lost his job -- well, maybe something good will come out of it and you'll find a job you really love!

      Sending you peace and strength,

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        #4
        Day 189 af

        WAY TO GO DRIFTY......YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION
        I love my family more than alcohol.:h
        Live in the Solution....not the problem

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          #5
          Day 189 af

          6 months sober is fantastic!

          Getting there is not easy, you should feel very proud! You sound so positive, imagine when your on 21st may 2012! Hoping you will find work also!
          To see a world in a grain of sand
          And a heaven in a wildflower.
          Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,
          And eternity in an hour.

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            #6
            Day 189 af

            Hi Drifty,

            Remember me? I started out with you and one day behind you. I have not had a drink since 5/20/2011. That will be my new birthday and I couldn't be happier.
            I almost forgot about it, but something was nagging me on 11/20 and it hit me that it was my 6 month anniversary.
            I still listen to the MWO CD's every night and don't miss AL ever.

            A funny thing happened on Thanksgiving, I went to a friend's house for dinner. They poured everyone wine (how presumptuous) and ordered me to drink it during a toast because they bought it for me. I told them I didn't want it but they kept insisting and it was embarrassing in front of everyone. So I put the glass up to my lips and pretended to drink. When they all looked away after dinner, I poured it down the sink.
            I guess people will never stoop forcing AL on those of us who don't want it. The good news is that when people start drinking, they get goofy and don't really watch what everyone else is doing. This opens up opportunities to dump drinks down the drain. Sad isn't it?
            I love my AL free life now. It is a daily conscious choice that I make and I have never regretted the waste of money, chances to do or say embarrassing things, take the chance of getting a DUI etc.

            Congratulations and I do wish the best for you in finding a great job very soon.

            Barb.
            THOUGHTS become THINGS
            choose the GOOD             ones!

            AF since 5/22/11 :boxer: Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.............

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              #7
              Day 189 af

              Well to done to you Drifty and Barbara too! Barbara I hope you will one day just tell them you don't drink and that's that. Perhaps it will be time for them to take a look at their behaviour then.

              Good luck with the job search Drifty.
              Psalms 119:45


              ?Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.?

              St. Francis of Assisi



              I'm not perfect, never will be, but better than I was and not as good as I'm going to be.

              :rays:

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                #8
                Day 189 af

                Right Ringing,

                I thought I had it handled with most everyone. Some day they will get it!
                THOUGHTS become THINGS
                choose the GOOD                 ones!

                AF since 5/22/11 :boxer: Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.............

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                  #9
                  Day 189 af

                  Yes I remember you Barbara and congrats on your six months AF. Next time, remind them that you don't drink and that what they are really doing is embarrassing themselves. Great job in not drinking.
                  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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                    #10
                    Day 189 af

                    Thanks Drifty.
                    THOUGHTS become THINGS
                    choose the GOOD                     ones!

                    AF since 5/22/11 :boxer: Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.............

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                      #11
                      Day 189 af

                      Hey Drifty and Barbara

                      Drifty-Way to go! You are my inspiration! Everyt ime I see your name I open the post and know that I will be inspired. I didn't know about the drink tracker-I'll check it out.

                      Barbara-Congrats to you too! Good job with the wine! It's amazing isn't it? I like the comparison in the book Kick the Drink, about the heroin addict who stops using and noone is saying "Oh you're not having any?" HELLO-it's an addiction!

                      You guys both give me hope. Thanks!

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                        #12
                        Day 189 af

                        Your welcome Barbra.
                        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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                          #13
                          Day 189 af

                          Hi Ann 221,

                          I noticed you've surpassed your 30 day mark. That was huge for me. Congratulations, and keep up the good work. :goodjob:
                          THOUGHTS become THINGS
                          choose the GOOD                           ones!

                          AF since 5/22/11 :boxer: Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.............

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