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    #31
    AF for December

    Barbara1234;1219144 wrote: This will be my 1st. AF December in over 20 yrs.! I'm excited. This is my birthday month too.
    Lets do this!!!!!

    :threesome: :cheering:
    Me too! and Me too!

    scottish lass;1219375 wrote: Day 2 of this challenge and day 5 for me - I slept SO well last night - I was fast asleep when teh alrm went off and I do not recall waking thru the night. My nightly huge glass of water (you know the one for the thirst when the wine starts to wear off!) was completely full when i woke! Love it - the calms forte really do work for me, but so does not having a thrust, a need for the bathroom - or the worst a panic to recall what i did/said the night before - we all know the feeling of checking FB for stupid posts, the last numebr diaed - teh texts and emails!! Such relief!
    Hang in strong on a Friday! I have a few errands to run, but I think I will avoid going to the stores - there are very few stores here that do not sell AL esp at this time of year - think I will just avoid temptation (the devil on my shoulder suggest celebarting feeling good - what an idiot it is - luckily the other voice reminds me I want to feel good tomorrow too!!)
    LoLz, I used to have dreams, I was at a drinking fountain, and I could NOT get enough water........been there done with doing that!!

    Ann 221;1219498 wrote:
    I'm in for a sober December. I'm kind of weird
    about Christmas. I no longer participate in mindless spending
    and over the top gift giving. Now I give $$$$
    to people who need it anonymously and it's great.
    Not a religious person at all so Christmas is just
    another day to me, though it does offer the chance
    to give to those who need it without seeming weird.
    SO December isn't too fraught with danger for me.
    My biggest concern is weight loss. Quitting smoking
    and drinking are great but I'm fat. That's what I need to
    work on now.
    Good luck to everyone; I remember the days of
    parties, dinners, family gatherings etc with lots
    of traps. Stay strong!
    Ill join in as well...........AF Dec sounds like fun......love that idea of the money anon!! :goodjob:
    Living on Planet Sober since 05/02/11




    DAREDEVIL COOKIE MONSTER

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      #32
      AF for December

      Hi guys count me in.... Day 49 today. Like everyone am dreading Christmas Day as the last time I had a sober Christmas must be at least 30 years ago but as an AA friend pointed out to me Christmas Day is just another day but with tinsel on it, just another 24 hours!

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        #33
        AF for December

        Tom, welcome! :l

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          #34
          AF for December

          Checking in! Day 9. So glad I made it through Friday. Now for Saturday. I am feeling strong, no voices, no craving, I will make it though this day!

          Have a safe happy one y'all!
          You always succeed if you never stop trying.
          Everyday we choose the direction of change.

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            #35
            AF for December

            Thanks UnWasted

            sunshine_gg;1219427 wrote: Ok.
            I'm in. I've actually agonized over this thread. Over the fact that I didn't want to commit the first time I saw it.

            My goal after the last drinking disaster was to stay clean until Christmas. Well, that's coming up quickly. And with that, thoughts of 'a glass of wine with Christmas dinner' seem to materialize. Yet, I know bloody well that I'll start drinking well before dinner... chances are I'll have a bottle finished while cooking. Thoughts of the traditional Bailey's in our coffee on Christmas morning are there, too. Which would probably set the stage for the bottle of wine while cooking, and the umpteen glasses thereafter.

            No. Toss those thoughts. I'm in. AF December. AF rest of the year.
            I could have written what you wrote UnWasted. That's why I am only joining up now.

            Your description of Christmas Eve and Day is so ME. I have an adult son; a real gentleman who makes no demands on me and is a sweetheart who struggles with over-drinking and he comes over Christmas Eve. The last thing I want to do is flaunt my wine guzzling in his face when we have had many intelligent discussions on us both stopping the madness. So, as a tribute to him and to be present for my Grandbaby's first aware Christmas (15 months) I pledge to take December off from alcohol consumption. That same son is coming to see my visiting niece today so today is a great day to begin this A/F month.

            Thanks everyone.
            Tipplerette

            I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

            "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
            ? Lao-Tzu

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              #36
              AF for December

              Tipps, I think you meant Sunshine_gg???? Anyway, glad you're on board!:l

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                #37
                AF for December

                Last night was a success! I woke up and I felt hangover free and loved it.
                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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                  #38
                  AF for December

                  Glad you're jumping in Tippy!
                  Okay, WHO put a stop payment on my reality check?

                  Winning since October 24th, 2013

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                    #39
                    AF for December

                    I'm going to join this thread too. I am 4 days in, a couple days before the start of the month. I really hope I can do this. I will warn you....I am struggling. But I am going to try my hardest. And I am about to go to bed sober tonight. So I can put another sober bead on my string. I went 21 days last Feb.

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                      #40
                      AF for December

                      I'm in too

                      Count me in guys, I am on day 4 and need a bit of support to push myself towards an al-free December.

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                        #41
                        AF for December

                        I'd like to be in on this as well. I've been af since feb 14th. Any help /inspiration with this very crazy month would be most welcome.

                        Kaslo
                        Kaslo

                        Stopped the madness: February 14, 2011
                        Status: Happy:h

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                          #42
                          AF for December

                          I missed posting yesterday, but will catch up today. Well this is Day 13, and like the rest of you I want to have a sober Christmas, and New Year.
                          Barb, if I think back, I can identify with you. If I make it, this will also be my first AF Christmas in over 20 years. My family all drink, and drink alot. Thank goodness my children do not, but they do drink.
                          Welcome to all who have just joined and past few days. We can do this.

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                            #43
                            AF for December

                            Good morning all! If Dreams...I'm following you around the boards this morning! :H

                            I am so looking forward to my first (that I can remember in years) AF Christmas and New Years! I really can't wait. I want to experience this and see how great it can be.

                            Hope you all have a fantastic AF Sunday!

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                              #44
                              AF for December

                              You made me laugh, My life. Heres hoping all our friends on MWO celebrate the fact they are AF. Enjoy your Sunday

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                                #45
                                AF for December

                                Day 20 for me - wishing you all the best. AF REALLY IS the way to go!!:l

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