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    #61
    NEW THREAD FOR THOSE ON THE FIRST FEW DAYS A/F

    Yes, well the calendar says it's summer-or almost but it's been cold and rainy all week here too. I had to take the homemade wine out of my house too-geez that was almost 2 years ago. I been in and out of "moderation" since. Things go well for a time but ultimately a bad night prevails. I just read UK's comment about TSM and I must admit I am interested. I've pm'd her for more information on her journey. I just hate the thoughts of never drinking again but I don't want the bad incidents ever again. January 14.
    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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      #62
      NEW THREAD FOR THOSE ON THE FIRST FEW DAYS A/F

      Hi everyone
      Well it is nearly the end of day 4 here and i feel great and quite proud
      I cant really remember the last time i have done so much on a Saturday as i was usually nursing a hangover on the sofa for most of the day.
      Hope you are doing well Tipps and that everyone is enjoying the weekend xx
      :dancin: enguin:
      starting over

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        #63
        NEW THREAD FOR THOSE ON THE FIRST FEW DAYS A/F

        Had my first sober Friday in a looooong time and it's feels great to have had a great sleep and no anxiety of the night before. I am still struggling with the anxiety of my last binge and it would have been so easy to drink it away, but I rode it out, rested, watched movies and feel sooo much better for it.

        I am far from out of the woods and still unsure what road I will be taking, moderation or abstinence? I know its the addictive mind working. I am sticking to June 17th as my quit day for at least 30 days - baby steps and confident it will turn out to be a life of freedom.
        new beginnings July 16, 2012

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          #64
          NEW THREAD FOR THOSE ON THE FIRST FEW DAYS A/F

          Ronnie.....that is awesome....congrats on day 4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

          Itsmytime.....Way to go! Very proud of you! I had a sober Friday too!!!!!!!!!!!
          AB Club Member
          AB Start Date - 7/25/12

          10 Months AF - 5/24/13 :yay:


          :heart:I would rather be addicted to my horses than alcohol:heart:

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            #65
            NEW THREAD FOR THOSE ON THE FIRST FEW DAYS A/F

            Hey Ronnie and IMT--it is a great to feel proud of ourselves and not self loathing. That Saturday/Sunday feeling crap on the couch just sucks....must remember that eh.
            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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              #66
              NEW THREAD FOR THOSE ON THE FIRST FEW DAYS A/F

              Hey Destiniey--read you were going riding today. Awesome stuff-do your dogs run along with you?
              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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                #67
                NEW THREAD FOR THOSE ON THE FIRST FEW DAYS A/F

                Hey RC...I wish they could but we have an invisible fence and they can't leave the property. I live on a nice little country road but the speed limit is 55 and that scares the crap out of me. They do go everywhere with me and they have playdates at my neighbors house with her dogs and she has a pond so they get to go swimming!!!!! Ha...too cute!
                AB Club Member
                AB Start Date - 7/25/12

                10 Months AF - 5/24/13 :yay:


                :heart:I would rather be addicted to my horses than alcohol:heart:

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                  #68
                  NEW THREAD FOR THOSE ON THE FIRST FEW DAYS A/F

                  Glad you guys are keeping this thread alive. I did NOT have access to internet at the lake house as I thought I would.

                  I had a very successful weekend ... for someone who was trying to moderate

                  As you all know abstinence is my goal. Without going into detail, I was very good but had one or two on Saturday and on Sunday when the kids presented us with a bottle of wine to thank us for having them (their parents sent them in to give us the bottle) and hubby opened it ceremoniously and poured us all 4 oz, did drink most of my glass. I actually am not beating myself up over it. I am more determined than ever not to drink because I felt so good with my tiny amount of drinking. I found a great non-alcohol beer that actually tastes like real light beer to drink in the afternoons on the waterfront. It's Presiden't Choice Blonde beer.

                  As far as my nemisis, red wine, challenging is the word. I am still hopeful that I am able to find abstinence on a regular and prolonged basis.

                  Good work everyone. Keep posting.

                  xoxo
                  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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                    #69
                    NEW THREAD FOR THOSE ON THE FIRST FEW DAYS A/F

                    Awesome Tipp! Without going into detail..you are doing WAY better than me on most days.

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                      #70
                      NEW THREAD FOR THOSE ON THE FIRST FEW DAYS A/F

                      I doubt that. I have a lot of temptation as we are socially crazy busy. I really want to kick this for more reasons than one. My 30 year old son is a heavy drinker and was at the lake house on the weekend. I watched him slowly get sloshed throughout Saturday and Sunday and felt such sadness. On Sunday morning, he admitted he drank too much. My example was great as I was really going easy (in his eyes, I was NOT drinking) but my wish for the summer is for him to come to the realization that he has a problem, then for him to 'find' Jason Vale's book on my lake house bookshelf and for him to talk to me about quitting and for me to be able to say, "Well, son, I haven't had a drink since June and look how much fun I've been having..."

                      That is my summer dream... but it can only come true if I actually do quit this month. Close but no cigar so far... feel like it WILL be a reality.
                      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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                        #71
                        NEW THREAD FOR THOSE ON THE FIRST FEW DAYS A/F

                        Oh girl I feel your pain... I have witnessed the same behavior in my 23 year old son over the past year. I hope the best for you both!

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                          #72
                          NEW THREAD FOR THOSE ON THE FIRST FEW DAYS A/F

                          You too with your son.. they have to come to the realization on their own that it's too much. My son is heading towards being a serious alcoholic. It hurts me so much to watch him. I have to be strong for us both.

                          All the best to you and your family Resrchqueen.
                          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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                            #73
                            NEW THREAD FOR THOSE ON THE FIRST FEW DAYS A/F

                            Nora be strong and send some strong energy my way ... please.
                            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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