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    #256
    2013-LET'S DO THIS!

    patrice;1437166 wrote: Hi all

    I haven't posted since I made my pledge for 2013 and now I'm on Day 3 AF. I feel like shit!!! I am just so angry and jumpy. My 7 year old boy is still on holidays and I can't WAIT until we all go back to school next week ( I'm a teacher so I go back too)...
    Can't wait until this bad mood passes
    Keep going everyone
    Take care
    Patrice
    patrice: hang in there... have you noticed most of the people here are mothers... being a mother is the toughest job in the world and that's why we coped w alcohol.... really, the kids are the cutest when they are asleep, imho. (k9, notice: no capitalization....lol).

    i know i won't be getting any "mother of the century" award, but i think all mothers, especially single mothers, deserve awards.
    Alcoholic (or Ally)

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    A wise man knows how little he knows."

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      #257
      2013-LET'S DO THIS!

      Hi Ally,

      Yes I'm a single mum and I'm an older single mum (49) living in a foreign land with no family or friends around... It is bloody hard and yes that's why booze has been my best friend for a while now...
      But while wine at night does take the edge off.. it puts the edge back on in the morning x 2...

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        #258
        2013-LET'S DO THIS!

        It's very inspiring to read about your success in not drinking despite your different struggles.

        Kradle, I raised three kids (single Mom for five years) and I have so much respect for your being able to plow through at this most trying time in your life. I know you've had some peril in the past few months and my hat goes off to you for posting encouragement to others on top of all you have to give to your kids.

        Ally, kids on top of loneliness; what a combination. No wonder you turned to the bottle as company. Now it's time to find other comforting practices. I get lonely out here in the French countryside being an English speaking Canadian. It's like living in France LOL.. I think that contributed to my drinking a lot. Now I knit, play the keyboard, read, jump on my rebounder and come online. Passes the time ...

        My struggles are minimal compared to most but my willpower still gets tested all the time. I have a lot to learn and I get so much wisdom here. Thanks.
        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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          #259
          2013-LET'S DO THIS!

          Tipplerette;1437188 wrote: It's very inspiring to read about your success in not drinking despite your different struggles.

          Kradle, I raised three kids (single Mom for five years) and I have so much respect for your being able to plow through at this most trying time in your life. I know you've had some peril in the past few months and my hat goes off to you for posting encouragement to others on top of all you have to give to your kids.

          Ally, kids on top of loneliness; what a combination. No wonder you turned to the bottle as company. Now it's time to find other comforting practices. I get lonely out here in the French countryside being an English speaking Canadian. It's like living in France LOL.. I think that contributed to my drinking a lot. Now I knit, play the keyboard, read, jump on my rebounder and come online. Passes the time ...

          My struggles are minimal compared to most but my willpower still gets tested all the time. I have a lot to learn and I get so much wisdom here. Thanks.
          That's Tipp. thanks Ally,

          I get so much encouragement from all of you. Thank heavens that skate town had a guest wi fi!! :H

          Home now with my water and my star trek. Kids off reading or computer...oh oh here comes the dog

          Stay close everyone. It's cold tonight...Brrrrr :h
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            #260
            2013-LET'S DO THIS!

            Tipplerette;1437188 wrote: It's very inspiring to read about your success in not drinking despite your different struggles.

            Ally, kids on top of loneliness; what a combination. No wonder you turned to the bottle as company. Now it's time to find other comforting practices. I get lonely out here in the French countryside being an English speaking Canadian. It's like living in France LOL.. I think that contributed to my drinking a lot. Now I knit, play the keyboard, read, jump on my rebounder and come online. Passes the time ...

            My struggles are minimal compared to most but my willpower still gets tested all the time. I have a lot to learn and I get so much wisdom here. Thanks.
            tipp: I think your message above to me was meant for Patrice : since I live among family and friends and have only one kid.... but I still turned to alcohol.... Can't even blame my drinking on those other factors!!!! LOL!

            I also have no willpower, either, on top of my laziness. I'm hoping my laziness can become an asset: like, too lazy to go to the store to buy wine or to even open a wine bottle.
            Alcoholic (or Ally)

            "Only a fool knows everything.
            A wise man knows how little he knows."

            Please feel free to block/ignore my posts through your control panel.

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              #261
              2013-LET'S DO THIS!

              patrice;1437180 wrote:
              But while wine at night does take the edge off.. it puts the edge back on in the morning x 2...
              I want to tattoo this on my hand every time I go to pour a drink Patrice!!

              It is beyond so so true! I'm an older mom too, 50 and my youngest are ten year old twins.
              You are definitely not alone:l

              What country are you living in now if I may ask? :h
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                #262
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                Hey all - Day 3 for me. This is a great thread! We can come here & say I WANT A DRINK. But, we don't have to drink it. :H I see that I'm not the other one that is so crabby. :H
                Glad you survived the skating, Kradle. Does not sound like fun to me right now.
                I'm off to watch Law and Order and play Words with Friends. "Me Time"
                "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
                ..........
                AF - 7-27-15

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                  #263
                  2013-LET'S DO THIS!

                  OnceAgain;1437148 wrote: Thanks for the support Nelz and Ally - I think I am okay now. Had a glass of sparkling water with apple cider with dinner and now feeling a bit more relaxed. I did not stop at the store on the way home which is a big hurdle of mine. Getting ready to clean up dinner dishes and then a cup of tea and a book that I need to read for work. Phew! Close one! Tomorrow will be a test. I have to go up to our mountain house alone to meet the plumber who is doing some work for us. There is AL in the house that is my husband's - I don't really want to dump it out as it is really expensive stuff and my husband is still drinking ocassionally but the thought of being alone with it is making me a bit nervous. I can do it though - I HAVE to.
                  Great job OA!

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                    #264
                    2013-LET'S DO THIS!

                    patrice;1437180 wrote: Hi Ally,

                    Yes I'm a single mum and I'm an older single mum (49) living in a foreign land with no family or friends around... It is bloody hard and yes that's why booze has been my best friend for a while now...
                    But while wine at night does take the edge off.. it puts the edge back on in the morning x 2...
                    You are so right. It will only make things worse. Give it a couple weeks and you'll really be amazed at how different you feel. You're doing great.

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                      #265
                      2013-LET'S DO THIS!

                      Alcoholic;1437197 wrote: tipp: I think your message above to me was meant for Patrice : since I live among family and friends and have only one kid.... but I still turned to alcohol.... Can't even blame my drinking on those other factors!!!! LOL!

                      I also have no willpower, either, on top of my laziness. I'm hoping my laziness can become an asset: like, too lazy to go to the store to buy wine or to even open a wine bottle.
                      Typical me!! Screwing things up.. Sorry to both Ally and Patrice. You guys know who I mean... We're like pals now. :h:h
                      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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                        #266
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                        7 DAYS!

                        I made it 7 days! Woot Woot! Feeling good and motivated. A friend saw me at the grocery store and said "you look great" she doesn't know it but I know that it is because I don't have all that nasty AL in my system making me look tired and haggard. I know the road will be long and hard but I am taking this time to celebrate my success.
                        Make it a great day!:heart:

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                          #267
                          2013-LET'S DO THIS!

                          Congratulations Once Again! :goodjob::goodjob:

                          You do look great :l

                          Is your pup a German Shepard?

                          :l
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                            #268
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                            Kradle - Your girls are just too freakin' cute. I used to wish mine was twins...that was before we started buying iPhones, laptops, etc....I can't imagine it times TWO. But they are adorable!!!

                            Anyone watch that new show Sherlock? I didn't realize he was a recovering addict and Watson is his "sober companion".

                            OA - You are doing great! 7 days is HUGE! Yeah...is that a German Shepherd? I would LOVE one of those dogs...but only if I can rescue one from the shelter. LOL

                            Ally - Good job on the laziness, like you said, it may come in handy. LOL
                            :heart:I love my daughter more than alcohol:heart:

                            Believe in yourself. You are stronger than you think.

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                              #269
                              2013-LET'S DO THIS!

                              Hi everyone,

                              I have not been posting cause I am really busy with my work but I wanted to say thanks to all of you who have been, I have tried to read here when I feel my little voice wanting to take control!!

                              Thanks again and I hope to catch up here after I catch up elsewhere!!!
                              Prose

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                                #270
                                2013-LET'S DO THIS!

                                OnceAgain;1437423 wrote: I made it 7 days! Woot Woot! Feeling good and motivated. A friend saw me at the grocery store and said "you look great" she doesn't know it but I know that it is because I don't have all that nasty AL in my system making me look tired and haggard. I know the road will be long and hard but I am taking this time to celebrate my success.
                                Congratulations on seven days!! That is an achievement and already it shows.. that's encouraging. Keep up the good work. I'm right behind ya!
                                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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