Join the Army Against Alcohol - October 2017

[rustop59]

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Ohhhh Satz... Yes, you CAN say that! Hopefully he can see the light very soon as he has MANY good years left to be sober and happy. He's lucky to have you as his mum. I'm in your corner and thinking of you.

And so say all of us. I think we all understand the struggle he is going through. It annoys non or normal drinkers when the person does not just stop. If it were only that simple. Hi Rusty, what part of the world are you in now?

I get you Satz regarding the hidden sugars. Luckily I cook from scratch so that helps and if I can cut out most of the crap I'll be 😊 happy. Off to get ready for work, catch you all later.

[JackieClaire]

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Morning lovelies on World Mental Health Day 2017

Not a huge fan of statistics........but this is a fairly good read.

World Mental Health Day: The charts that show that the UK is in the midst of a mental health awakening

[JackieClaire]

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[MENTION=9094]satz123[/MENTION]........its got to be worth young Satz a trip to the doctors........in fact I'll go stronger than that he needs to see his doctor.. as soon as possible.

Alcohol Use, Abuse, and Depression: Is There a Connection?

[JackieClaire]

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STIRLY!!! Over here...........STIRLY..............I said over here.

Congratualtions to our dark orchid tart on 2 years alcohol free today. 10/10/17

[mollyka]

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Well done Stirly -- like I said to Mary a good while back - the treatment centre considered the 2 year mark the beginning of long term sobriety and the percentage rate of successful long term sobriety after 2 years SHOT up -- so well done you -- must feel great!!!

I'll say no more re. young Satz cos I haven't a clue now what I would do -- I keep putting it into my own life and seeing it as one of mine -- really dunno -- it depends on what he's willing to do I s'pose to get sober. I feel for you all and it will work out - it's just a matter of when... and it is such a sad addiction - it's fecking awful

Full house here these days too - the boys are all over it like a rash 'why doesn't she get a house?' 'why is she home at her age?' -- like you Satz -- I'm a mam - and as a young one she looked out for herself - living in Canada all those years -- a few months at home with her folks till she gets herself sorted -- seems reasonable to me!! just making me anxious that the lads will say stuff and things will kick off... talked to Joe this morning tho and we are both agreed that we are on the same page... so that's a relief!
How's everyone? and how's Day 2 feeling Tony? Be prepared also for extreme feelings of anxiety that come in the first week - can make things feel overpowering.. and then..... well you know where that can lead!! it's all in your hands now lovely man xx

[Rusty]

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CONGRATULATIONS, STIRLY ON 2 YEARS AF!!!:welldone:

HELLLOOOOO ARMY!!! and GOOD DARK O'CLOCK MORNING HERE. IT IS 4:15 AM. Time to get up! Hahah!
[MENTION=15758]rustop59[/MENTION]-except when I was at the university, and a brief stay in Minnesota, I have always liked in the Midwestern part of the US-in Wisconsin. My family is here and that's where I like to be....near them. Thanks for asking.

[mollyka]

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Morning Rusty - crikey -- that's more than early -- that's last night!!!

[Rusty]

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Hahaha Molly-yes, I know it's early but I get A LOT of work done early in the morning...when I'm not posting here. LOL. Pandemonium at your house with your daughter and partner living there...delighted that you like her partner. I can only imagine the boys' snarky comments. Oh well. Boys will be boys. When is your daughter due? What an exciting time for you. Sooooo happy for you!:yay: Check your Inbox in a few.

[mollyka]

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Hahaha Molly-yes, I know it's early but I get A LOT of work done early in the morning...when I'm not posting here. LOL. Pandemonium at your house with your daughter and partner living there...delighted that you like her partner. I can only imagine the boys' snarky comments. Oh well. Boys will be boys. When is your daughter due? What an exciting time for you. Sooooo happy for you!:yay: Check your Inbox in a few.

Well he's not living here yet -- the baby is due in December -- she's here now cos she's doing her work experience for teaching - Owen will move in then when she has the baby and they'll be here for Christmas and then they will get a house -- a rental initially which are like hens teeth in Ireland at the moment but Jilly is a real 'doer' so I'm sure she'll find one.. going to check inbox

[abcowboy]

Huge Congrats stirly!!

[stirly-girly]

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STIRLY!!! Over here...........STIRLY..............I said over here.

Congratualtions to our dark orchid tart on 2 years alcohol free today. 10/10/17

Hello Army!!

Thank you Jackie for the lovely cake!! It looks absolutely delish!!! Everyone is welcome to help themselves.

Molly - I do feel great! My life has changed so much and I know it sounds cliche but I have truly found myself again. I am so comfortable in my own skin, I love me and I really am in one of the best phases of my life. I feel free and strong - stronger than I did at 50! Life is a new adventure to me - to be embraced and explored and enjoyed. AL can no longer rob me of that because I am stronger than that. I don't take my sobriety for granted but I know in my deepest heart that it will be ongoing and forever. Simply, there is nothing that could make me give up this feeling for a drink. Nothing at all.

Thanks for your wishes Rusty!
Tony - welcome back! What KTAB said - it takes guts to come back and post again. Stick close by - the Army is always here to offer support.

Satzy - don't know what to say - each individual reacts differently to each method. Soft love, tough love, no love. I guess the most you can do is hope that soon he will realize how badly AL affects our lives and want sober bad enough to get and stay that way. So tough on us parents when our kids are troubled for whatever reason...

Hello to anyone else who might be out there. Hope you're having as good a day as possible!!!

[paulywogg]

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Congratulations Stirly!

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

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Great Stirly, I love logging on and reading of your heading into year three of sobriety, 'tis lovely.

[RunningCourage]

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First off, CONGRATS STIRLY, an inspiration indeed. Also interesting to hear what Molly was saying re 2 years AF being the beginning of long term sobriety. Kinda makes sense suppose.

Now...

Jesus Mr D'Arsey you go to the leaba awful early for a youngfella :egad:

Doc Satzuma... yes, i does goes to bed early but I also gets up early too

HELLLOOOOO ARMY!!! and GOOD DARK O'CLOCK MORNING HERE. IT IS 4:15 AM. Time to get up! Hahah!

That's more like it - a good time to get up and have some "me" time when a'body else is silent (or snoring) and the world feels like it's all mine. (OK, rarely is it quite as early as 4:15... but 5:00am is the norm nowadays)... I does sleep on Sundays though.

Til about 5:30am

Morning Rusty - crikey -- that's more than early -- that's last night!!!

I go to bed at night and when i wakes up i thinks it's still last night... which when i says it like that means i must only be getting younger every time i gets up

Hope youse are all well. Nearly humpday... and then it's a short zip to the weekend :yay:

[Guitarista]

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Wow Stirly!

Huge congratulations on 2 years! What a great post above too. I love reading your words and your support and encouragement towards me is always just dawgone appreciated and valued. Have a great day. :heartbeat:

Big waves to everyone.