Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

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Virginia you have come to the right spot, the MWO is a great support network, and you will find so many people with great advice who have been exactly where you are now... Even though there are difficult days, reading and posting here will help you tremendously. Wishing you well..

How is everyone doing thus far into the holidays? I am officially off for two weeks holidays and am looking forward to the relaxation, especially enjoying the two weeks without a hangover, and having more energy and more time for my family! No urge to drink just yet but I know they may arise and having this place to post and read will be so essential for staying AF. Wishing everyone the best Christmas!!!

[abcowboy]

Hi Virginia! Looks like you, Ginger, and I have the age thing in common! I'm also 57, soon to be 58, and not wasting another year with AL! Stick close this time, read, post, and let us be there to help and support you!

[Ginger999]

Morning peeps!! Hope everyone's upcoming holiday plans include a true "plan" to stay AF during this hectic last few days and the New Year. If you haven't done so already, please go to the toolbox (link in my signature line) and read through until you can find a plan that fits your needs/personality. There are so many great suggestions there to help you through the triggers that can come with the holidays.

[BeachGirly]

Quick check in - work another long shift today - good to keep me
Busy - but tired.

Looks
Like I am the baby around here - haha- only 53.

Happy thoughts to all.

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BeachGirly got you beat on the baby front, I'm 41... Although I have to say I don't feel like a baby, turning 40 was really hard for me, and the drinking got worse, trying to turn it all around for good this time!

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Thanks for the reminder Ginger, looked at the tool box to help me cope with the holiday parties, some great tips in there, No Excuses for not remaining AF! Where there's a will there's a way!

[Chief]

So good to see everyone in the game and not just sitting on the sidelines! Keep checking in and reading and posting. One of the keys is realizing that not drinking is not depriving you of anything.....it's drinking that deprives us of enjoying the things in life that are important. I love waking up each day hangover free, looking forward to what each day will bring, noticing little things I would never have noticed when I was drinking. I spent most of my time either drinking or planning on drinking. Sometimes I look back and can't believe the way I use to plan my life around drinking. I am so glad that's over.

Hope everyone has a good rest of the weekend......enjoy your AFness!

[BeachGirly]

Can anyone give me technical advice.
I have a picture on my profile but it does not show up here - are there instructions?
Thx

[abcowboy]

Beachgirly, for the pic to show up on your posts you have to use the avatar feature, pm sent, if you still have trouble, message me and I'll walk you through it...

[Ginger999]

Yes it is so good to see so many people hanging out here! Sad little story.... My 16 year old grandson plays varsity basketball. We went to three games this week because we will be heading south soon. When I was still drinking I would have felt resentment for having to go out at night. Oh I would have gone and I would be sober but I'd be pissed that my evening was messed with. Now how messed up is that? I wanted my buzz more than I wanted to support my grandson!! Sick truly sick. I'm so very glad I don't drink anymore. It's so nice!!

I promise, if you make this your final quit you will never regret it. Stay close and connected here everyone.

[abcowboy]

Chief, you took the words right out of my mouth! So grateful to be sober...

It's the Fourth Sunday of Advent, so the countdown to Christmas Day begins....days to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas....

http://youtu.be/DKk9rv2hUfA

Have a great day my friends!

Fight for you
Respect you
Include you
Encourage you
Need you
Deserve you
Stand by you

Ginger, I'm so glad you pointed this thread out to me, we are indeed Quitters!

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Thanks for the youtube link abcowboy! And the friends piece, I don't know what I would do without mine, and finding the support here on the MWO is essential for my quit!
Wishing everyone success in this quit, we can most definitely do it, with a little help from our friends!

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How is everyone doing today??? I'll be honest, looking forward to the Christmas parties being done, socializing regularly while trying to quit AL at the same time is not an easy task, I have almost three weeks AF now and am feeling good, but looking forward to not being around so much AL (I have none in my house now!)...

[Ginger999]

Morning OH! Boy you aren't kidding about the AL. If it's not being shoved in your face on TV, it being offered at gatherings. I feel bad that has to happen to you so early in your quit. Sending you tons of AF energy to help you through this time. When I quit back in May it was the start of summer RVing. We travel with people that are big drinkers and the evening campfires were so hard for me. I had put together a plan based on advice from long timers around here and I made it through. It's all about the plan!! If it's in place, there are no surprises you can't deal with. Stay close and keep checking in.

[abcowboy]

Howdy Quitters! Just checking in to say all is well in my neck of the woods! Will post more on Christmas Eve while Bubba, Hank, and I enjoy a quiet, reflective, evening at home...

And DQ (don't quit) quitting!