AF for December

[Barbara1234]

AF for December

if dreams were horses;1220322 wrote: 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.

It was weird to process it that way, but it is what it is and here we go...........:giggle:
Like Chelsea said....it's just another day.

[jennyneric]

AF for December

I celebrated last christmas eve, christmas day, new years eve, and new years day AF. In fact that was my first 30 days. Dec 21 thru Jan 28 I think. It was great! And guess what, I can still remember everything that happened on those so special days last year. I was about to say no one drinks but me but that's not true, my dad drinks, my hubby drinks, my sister in law has a drinking problem but last year she was drinking, this year she is recovering via court order so if she does drink it won't be out in the open, my father in law drinks, but not one of them drink vodka (except the SIL but her drinking does not tempt me it deturs me since she has lossed so much because of it) and non of them call attention to their drinking or offer others drinks. In short, this years holidays should be easy breezy! Have a great AF sunday all!

[Wally22]

AF for December

Hello All
I would like to join this thread as well. I was AF for the last two christmases, but this year has been a challenge. It's day 13 for me AGAIN. I don't mind an AF christmas it's all the other days that I find troublesome. First party on Tuesday, I know I won't drink, because I am on antabuse, but I hope I have a good time anyway. And I REALLY hope no one comments on my not drinking, That makes it particularly difficult for me.
Hope everyone has a happy Sunday.

[if dreams were horses]

AF for December

Welcome Wally, I know I have had some laughs, cried, and opened my secrets to the good people here on MWO. You will find alot of friends here. Hang on, it is quite the ride.
I look forward to having my first Christmas AF.

[scottish lass]

AF for December

Day 6 today - yahoo! Looking forward to a MUCH better Monday than last week when I was so hungover.
i went back to look at the year so far, i signed up in February, started to think in March and made 22 days in April, and that was my record - it was not a straight run, but i was still pleased. I have still managed around 18 days or so most months (except July - but that was trip home to family and we know how that goes!), so hoping to end the year on a really high note and be so well prepared for a real NY resolution.
Congratulations to everyone signing on, the more the merrier!

[sunshine_gg]

AF for December

Welcome Wally! (Are you the fabulous gardener Wally?) :H

I had a split second panic attack today... went to visit my son and g/f and check out their new place (they just moved this week) and his g/f opened a bottle of wine (to marinate the roast). She then proceeded to get a wine glass for me... "You drink wine, don't you?". Like I said.. split second panic and then I smiled and said "No, thanks honey... I don't anymore."

Phew.

[jennyneric]

AF for December

wow! Sunny! Good job! That must have felt awesome! It's in the cards this month! We are all going to succeed (sp)! I can feel it!

As for me, I spent the morning with homework, the afternoon shopping and cleaning, and I will spend the evening folding clothes and going to be early (I hope and wish!). Can I go to bed at 8...please...stupid teenagers will still be up tho and if their mama isn't up to tell them to go to be they won't. Becides I would miss Dexter so maybe I'll shoot for nine.


Goodnight all! Have a happy sober Monday!

[DriftyAlison0]

AF for December

I plan to be in bed by 10 pm tonight. Going to bed sober!

[merry]

AF for December

I'm in for af december

[if dreams were horses]

AF for December

Another day in an AF life, Day 14 for me, Welcome Merry, and Jenny I remember having teens at home. My MOM always said teenager should be outlawed. I could not stay awake past 8 last nite, but woke at 10, but hardly made it to 11.
Going to bed sober and waking up hangover free is great.

[DriftyAlison0]

AF for December

I had an AF weekend, now I am working on my af week. It is so nice to be in control.

[Unwasted]

AF for December

Just checking in to say hi - af weekend for me too. Great feeling!!

Sending everyone peace and strength.

[kizzy]

AF for December

Hello. This is my first posting. I am in too. Thanks for being there. Just finished reading Allen Carr's Easyway. Really loved it. The strong social expectation to drink worries me still slightly though. Might take his seminar if i can scrape up 220. It does seem like publicly declaring that you are an alky if you don't drink at christmas parties. All hints and tips welcome X

[sunshine_gg]

AF for December

kizzy;1220953 wrote: Hello. This is my first posting. I am in too. Thanks for being there. Just finished reading Allen Carr's Easyway. Really loved it. The strong social expectation to drink worries me still slightly though. Might take his seminar if i can scrape up 220. It does seem like publicly declaring that you are an alky if you don't drink at christmas parties. All hints and tips welcome X

Hey Kizzy and welcome! :welcome:

I actually know a few people who don't drink without ever having been dependent on alcohol. They simply chose to abstain for health or other reasons. I also found out (after really quite comical rehearsals of 150 excuses/reasons why I won't drink tonight) that nobody except me really cared whether or what I was drinking.

The simplest way to decline is probably "No thank you, I'm fine right now." But you can use medication, diet, 'cleansing' (nobody wants to hear the details and the subject is quickly changed),driving, early morning, etc.

Wishing you strength and success this holiday season!

[kizzy]

AF for December

:thanks: