Army Christmas Week !!!

[IamMary]

I had to 'squeal' on young Satz tonight. About this time last year getting PISSED at his Dad's party - and everyone talking about him.
I told the group I find it very difficult to go on about things he did in front of him.
They seemed to find that hard to understand.
I'd squirm if it was me being talked about in a room like that - so I think I've been going easy on him.
Yer man said it needs to be said- that they need to know the affect their drinking had on others and heighten their self awareness.

Jesus - some of them ( the CPs - concerned person) don't give a shit that the person is 'cringing' in the seat. I'm morto for them.
I need to toughen up ..

Maybe thats what it takes, tough love.
I would be utterly mortified and I think thats why I have been trying to call a halt to it for so long now, cos people would start to notice and 'talk'.. Some people care less, I wish I could be like that sometimes!
How did junior react to it?

[IamMary]

Was it family Mary ?
Do they ask why you are not having a glass ? Like your Dad for instance ?

Not any more, someone is always on a health kick or off something in my clan, clean living blah de blah. Im not the first to have Al problems and definitively not the last! But Im not explaining myself and no one is really asking - I honestly think they think I wasnt much of a drinker anyway!

You're a bewdy Satz. Hope your young fella is ok. Sweet dreams. Xpost Mary. You champion.

Night Mr G.

[starty]

Do you think young Satz is finally getting it? Was he mortified at being outed ?

I hear ya Mary. I struggled a bit too yesterday. We were sent a hamper of goodies from a supplier and as I do the most work with them I had the pick of the hamper. I immediately grabbed the pinot Grigio then put it back, swapped it for the Shiraz which I know Mr Starts likes. Just that pure habit of always thinking of booze. Then it started the thoughts of how nice it would be to have one.....Mr starts was on the Jack Daniels when I got home which is another of my faves. I could so easily have caved. Thank dog I didn't but it was hard and it was touch and go. This morning I have woken with a cracking headache. It served as a good reminder how I would feel had I gone with my thoughts.....

[JackieClaire]

Morning lovelies,
Think this chestiness has turned to infection so going to see if I can get an appointment for tonight.

Sorry you're both struggling. Mr JC gets the odd bottle or so from grateful clients now and again...........my immediate thought now is how to re-gift them.

[starty]

Oh no, that is not good JC. Hope you get it sorted.

Does Mr JC not want them for himself?

[JackieClaire]

Not really, since I've given up its rare that he has a drink at home. Got to say back in the day though he was more than willing to join in sharing a bottle of wine or 10.

[JackieClaire]

Just seen on FB............

[NoraC]

Feel better, JC. :hug:

Sazt - Just wanted to tell you that you and your young Satz have been in my thoughts. It hurts so much to have our kids going thru this. My son will be going to jail on Jan 6 for 120 days. Breaks my heart but it could have been so much worse. Glad young Satz it's getting what he needs. :hug:

[stirly-girly]

Army!! I chose the frog purposely in remembering fondly a very, very long-time member and frequent poster on MWO - specifically on the Undies Thread but who did occasionally drop by the barracks to share her wit and wisdom with the troops - our dear Froglet - AKA TawnyFrog. What a shame that the Undies Thread has died out. The humour, wisdom and support on that thread made it one of the better threads here at MWO, IMVHO, along with several others, such as the Army Thread, the Steppers, NNest and others I'm sure that I didn't follow when I was a regular poster on the forum. Anyway, Tawny - if you're out there, know that you are missed by members of MWO. Hope you are well.
To the Army members - hope you...


Jackie - hope you're feeling better soon.

Nora, nice to see you - my thoughts are with you and your son. Unfortunately, sometimes we need to learn our lesson the hard way. At least your son knows that you and your husband are behind him 100%. Not all young people are lucky enough to have such a supportive family. That goes for young Satz as well. Best of luck to both of them... :hug:

Mary - nice to meet you.

Mr.G - good to see you in the barracks again today. Be strong friend - as I said, thoughts are just that - they pass as do the clouds in the sky. Sometimes faster, sometimes slower, but they do go out of sight. Just try and concentrate on that blue sky.

Startypants, sorry that you're struggling a bit. I am lucky that I don't have triggers like seeing bottles of booze. I pour Mr. Stirly's glass of wine every day for our meal and luckily it doesn't bother me a bit. Neither does the bottle of my favourite booze that is in the liquor cabinet. Love the taste, hate, hate, hate, what it does to me. Yes, I have had some thoughts over the past couple of months that I would love a drink right now but I went straight to the thoughts of the hell my life had been the last year or so because of AL. A nightmare every evening until I'd drunk enough to pass out. Things are so much better now. Sleep has been shite but that too, shall pass and at some point, things will even out. Maybe it would be easier for you if Mr. Starty didn't drink at home. For some people, that would set off cravings that would be very hard to surf through. Just saying...
Satzy, I feel for you, I really do. I would be horrified to have people discuss what I was like when drinking and I would hate to have to describe to others, especially strangers or people I didn't know that well, what my child was like when he/she drank to excess. But, if that's what it takes, dig down and pull out that courage that's way down inside all of us. Just concentrate on the fact that if that's what it takes to help Young Satz, then that's what you have to do. It's hard, but us Moms have never had it easy, when you get right down to it and we're a bunch of strong bints, a lot stronger than we really know. You've proved your inner strength by getting and staying sober in spite of the circumstances and people around you.
Hi! to anyone I've missed!!
Where's Molly?

[sunbird2]

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[NoraC]

I really miss The Undies too. Marvelous group and I throb Tawny. :love:

[sunbird2]

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Good Morning Army Lads and Lassies,
2 Days till Christmas and still much to do!
Stirly ....so happy to hear from you again...I'm adding to the wishes for Tawney Frog!
Hope you all have a lovely day!:hug:

[stirly-girly]

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Good Morning Army Lads and Lassies,
2 Days till Christmas and still much to do!
Stirly ....so happy to hear from you again...I'm adding to the wishes for Tawney Frog!
Hope you all have a lovely day!:hug:

Good to see you, too, lovely Sunny. Your tree is beautiful!! Will try to post a couple of pics of our decorations. Mr. Stirly was just saying yesterday how much he likes our decorations. We have a lot of ones hand-made by myself and members of my family so they are unique and that's what we like so much about them - that no one else has decorations like we do...

[JackieClaire]

I must away to work

Wish I had time to chat but Mr JC's giving me a lift.

[IamMary]

Morning Army
JC, hope you get that checked out today, not good. :hug:

Blink, Glitzy and Starty, is it on the way out??? so annoying.

Stirly, Looking forward to your decorations! great post.

Starty - I wish I could bottle the 'YAYNESS' I feel this morning.. cos like you, I should have a stonker of a head for the ENTIRE day. It will never be worth it.
My hubby drinks at home too, not mental drinking but Ive learned to live with that and it mostly doesnt bother me. Its just xmas, booze is everywhere, everyone is drinking. Im sticking close for the next 2 weeks:nightmare::nightmare: