2013-LET'S DO THIS!

[FlyAway]

2013-LET'S DO THIS!

prose;1434241 wrote: 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

Hooray for you Prose! Waking up after not drinking feels so good! Of course it gets harder at night, but try to think about how good you'll feel again the next day. :goodjob:

[FlyAway]

2013-LET'S DO THIS!

scottish lass;1434252 wrote: 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!

Maybe big red hearts! Really I think any symbol would do. I understand what you're saying about an X having a negative connotation.

[Struggles 106]

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HEY GUYS-Saturday Afternoon

Forgot to get my calendar while I was out! RATS! I'll get it tomorrow.

I was clicking around looking for a college game I want to watch and found a show I did not know about-called DUI. I immediately turned it on, and it is like Intervention. So good to see what can happen. How in the world I never got a DUI all those years is a mystery.

Nurdl-Blowing Rock is the best!

[Red Riding Hood]

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FlyAway;1434217 wrote: 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.

Thanks Flyaway. I can't mess up again though, if I don't end this now, then when...? It has to happen sometime. I find the accountability on this site helps the most so I will definitely keep posting. I like the idea of committing to the year though as I know that one slip and my AV will just go "oh well, blown it now, so it doesn't matter, keep on drinking" and that will be the end. So while ever I've got a clean sheet spread out in front of me in the form of a shiny new year, I know I'm safe. That's my plan anyway

[Wildflowers]

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finallydone;1433304 wrote: I'm in! 2013 is the going to be the best year of my life!

This is the attitude I'm adopting. I've wasted so much of my life & frankly I'm surprised I'm still here breathing. I to will have fears & doubts. I'm human!!!.. I have several things going on I don't share here, that I'm worried about!!!... But, I'm not drinking at all!!....

If all the luv, laughter doesn't work when I'm filled with fear, anxiety, doubts & times of depression plzz call Coach Crew. Oh & I think he had 2 years of sobriety this month? Would somebody like to throw the party, as Mr. Wild keeps calling for help with a project & hes annoyed with me as it is. Stayed logged on & have read half this thread. Will read rest later (pg#6). Gawd forbid his football game will be starting this afternoon, must go. Sigh...

May you all have a good day. :h

[Struggles 106]

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Red Riding Hood

I agree about the AV starting in after you mess up! It is powerful-saying go ahead and drink! I think the voice will get weaker and weaker as we go.

I just ordered an expensive 2 week cleanse to kick start my weight loss/fitness goals.
The money spent on it will be saved from not drinking or smoking; justified expenditure!

So happy to see so many people ready to do with this new year! We are going to beat this thing.

I spoke to my sister last night. She was drunk AGAIN as usual. She is another example of what I do not want to be. Several years ago when I lived down the street from her we used to drink and act like morons together. Count me out now though; I am done.
It is going to be very interesting when I tell her my 2013 goal. She will make a smart ass comment because she knows her drinking is out of control. She once told me that she was shocked that she had so many empty bottles and was quitting. Did not happen.

Have a great Saturday night guys

[shelbysmiles]

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Count me in. Day one is today. I know this will be a good year!

[Tipplerette]

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Ann Carolina;1434221 wrote: 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

We can cringe now at the lack of respect we showed ourselves when we were young and hurting but now it's the time to treat ourselves with tenderness and love. Healing from problem drinking is a great start.

Since you are considering journalling, maybe a autobiographical account of your life leading to this would be really therapeutic. I am fulfilling a life long dream and starting a 'seniors' creative writing course in January and this is my plan: My Story.. with a happy ending of course.

[Byrdlady]

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I'm all in, too! Like Mollyka said, to say it out loud is intimidating...so we'll just let it be our little secret! 13 is my lucky number! Byride

[Struggles 106]

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Heys Tips
The writing course sounds like fun! I am adding writing to my new year's stuff, for sure.

[Mootsbill]

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Hey guys count me in, had my last drink on boxing day. So here's to 2013, a sober one.
I know I can do it with the support of you guys x

[scottish lass]

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Oops - just realised I gave wrong person kudos for getting us going - THANKS FOR THE MOTIVATION ANN!!!

[Struggles 106]

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Hey Scottish Lass-

All is well; we can do this. I forgot to get my calendar, and I'm hoping that I can find one like the one I am picturing-BIG-to go on my wall. Since someone mentioned it I might do stickers instaed of red x's. Goal for tomorrow-BIG CALENDAR

[FreeFly]

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A little birdie told me about a great thread starting up here, thanks So I'd like to hop on board too. Need to read back but been out the loop on hols and it's sooo long - will read back tomorrow. Had my first AF xmas since I was can't remember how old - muchos happy

[prose]

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Hello everyone,
Such inspiring posts and such nice people!
I had such a great day and now my little voice is trying to get me to succumb, just one it is saying,
but seeings how I am aiming for my 7 day star I will hold on.
Wishing you all a happy sat evening,
wish me luck!
Prose