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[nurdl]

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Plus... taking AB doesn't take away the cravings, you have to deal with those on your own. It just creates severe consequences if you TTDP and drink. It's a great tool.

[nurdl]

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Hi Tavistock. Welcome. There is a nice group of "mature" women on these threads and they are a hoot. I hope you'll enjoy our company.

[kuya]

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Nelz;1434186 wrote: I cant see how any sort of supplement, whatever it is, should be considered cheating. This isnt a highschool mid term, its about being AF..............if that means taking pills, or wearing a pink tutu then whatever it takes, by all means DO IT!!!!!

Dammit Nelz! WHO told you about my tutu? :H

[Red Riding Hood]

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I'm in too. I'm not very good at making grand declarations and sticking to them but I am so determined to make 2012 the year I finally kicked AL into touch, even if there are only two days of it left :H I need to get those AF days racked up again, I'm so annoyed with myself for slipping after my 17 precious days in November. I'm looking forward to getting back on track for 2013

[FlyAway]

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Tavistock;1434189 wrote: Hi Fly!

I've been drinking 1 to 1 1/2 bottles of wine with small periods (2 days to a week) alcohol free for the last 20 years!!

Gawd just writing 20 YEARS sounds insane. I am going to my daughters for New Years Eve which is also my husbands birthday. He is going to give up AL on the first with me. I truly dont have any faith in him remaining AF, but regardless, It is my goal and I wont let him bring me down. He drinks beer and I dont like it nor am I tempted by it.

The time is now and I cannot wait to start.

Twenty years doesn't sound insane to most of us. You'll be surprised and relieved to find out that most people here have done all of the same horrifying things you have. :H Good for you with regards to your husband and alcohol. My husband still drinks and even though I've told him numerous times that I'm done drinking, he offered me a drink last night! After several attempts and slip ups, I finally got to the point where the desire to not drink became stronger than the desire to drink. You can do this. I know you can.

[FlyAway]

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Hippyman;1434210 wrote: NO WAY, NO HOW is Hippy gonna drink in 2013 so count me IN for this group. I even put in big PURPLE writing.

Well if it's in purple it must be official! :thumbs:

[FlyAway]

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Red Riding Hood;1434206 wrote: I'm in too. I'm not very good at making grand declarations and sticking to them but I am so determined to make 2012 the year I finally kicked AL into touch, even if there are only two days of it left :H I need to get those AF days racked up again, I'm so annoyed with myself for slipping after my 17 precious days in November. I'm looking forward to getting back on track for 2013

RRH it took me several attempts to get to where I am now. Just keep trying and keep posting. Even if you mess up, keeping the idea of sobriety forefront in your brain will help get you there. You will find a way.

[Struggles 106]

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HEY EVERYONE

Nurdl-I am acrazy beader and I would love to see your project. Can you take pictures?
My email is ann540@gmail.com ( And the bead choices at MIchaels have improved over the last few years , a lot)

ALLSWELL- I love running too. Nothing clears my head like it does. I also have a beautiful state park nearby with fabulous strenuous hiking. Exercise is the bomb!

FLY_ yes to the calendar thing! That is what I was talking about! I want to put it up and see the progress so graphically, I know it would be a huge boost.

After I posted this morning I went back to bed, had a weird dream. I was in a store buying cigs and a bottle of water, trying to sort out change to pay for it with a line of people behind me. The clerk said something to the effect of "If you weren't buying beer.." I got really angry and said I AM NOT BUYING BEER. In the dream as I drove away I was fuming and thinking of talking to the manager of the store. HAHAHAHA
Funny how the subconscious works isn't it?

I not only have always felt that I am "less than" but I have felt this about my entire family. My parents were such drunks and we (me and siblings) were so messed up that I always felt that we were just not as good as other families. I always preferred being at someone else's house, though it wasn't necessarily "better". At least it wasn't at my house where I had to deal with drunkenness. I think I'll write a book. LOL I even thought os a name for it-THROW-AWAY GIRL. Referring to the fact that during my late teens and 20s I was the party girl (attractive but a mess) who everyone would have sex with and then discard. Frankly the only reason I married my husband at 28 was because I was amazed that anyone would have me.

Sad but true

[nurdl]

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Awesome Ann! I have two things that I need sort of reworked. Plus I have some beads that I would love to give to someone who would appreciate them. There was this terrific organization that would take old jewelry, bits and bobs, single earrings broken watches and make new jewelry, sell it and give the proceeds to a charity. Love that idea. I wish I could find them again. Anyway, I'll send pictures and we'll talk.

[Struggles 106]

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HEY NURDL

Cool! What part of NJ are you in? My company used to have an office in Iselin, and I've spent some time up there.

[nurdl]

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I live in Hightstown, exit 8 on the Turnpike.

[Struggles 106]

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NURDL

Got it. I did some work in Freehold and Manalapan, and used to take the train into the city from Metuchen.

See-we are practically neighbors ( though I'm in NC ) LOL

[prose]

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Hi everyone,
I did it! AF for my first day in a while, and I have to say that working towards my stars helped so much!
I am heading out for a hike but will check in later, lots of new posts to read !
Prose

[nurdl]

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Ann - love NC! I worked summers in Blowing Rock, near Boone.

[scottish lass]

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This thread is gaining strength! We are getting close - thanks for getting the motivation going Slay and everyone else who is posting!
I used green dots on my calendar this year - and I have a lot of them, and a lot of dates that are blank. I look forward to having even more marks on 2013 calendar - not red X's as for some reason that seems negative. K9 uses stickers on hers.
I am getting more and more days in preparation, feeling good about this!