Join the Army Against Alcohol-January 2018

[mollyka]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol-January 2018

Morning rusters arsey and all to come - yes I think HEAPS has to change - did have temporary little quits prior to this one - but yeah - not ONE of them was i content to admit that never ever - in any circumstances would alcohol improve my life - EVER - this time the operative word is/was CONTENT to know that fact - that in a nutshell is the difference - I was truly blessed being given a whole month to understand that - but yes I could have done it myself - but that needs to be 100%

[JackieClaire]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol-January 2018

Morning,
Don't know where to start,
I honestly wouldn't put drinking or smoking in the habit category at all.........its used casually with drugs of the illegal kind.........eg: I've got a heroin habit.

[MENTION=18049]RunningCourage[/MENTION]...........things have to change. I'm trying to think of anyone I've known through the years volunteering, being on MWO, and just talking to other alcoholics that have gone on to drink less after a 'hiatus' ....err none ......well perhaps the first week or so....each relapse gets worse and happens in a shorter time. Alcohol withdrawal is the only one that can kill. Alcoholism knows no social boundaries or age barriers.
I have a godson 32 years old who doesn't drink, tried it twice and didn't like it. I have a 22 year old nephew who has never drunk...........he saw what it did to his father and decided he never wanted to be out of control..........
The constant search for not letting alcohol get the better of us is so tiring........setting times, units, days when to drink when not to drink, adding a few more drinks because after all its a wedding, Chrimbo, birthday..........why do we or did we have to prove we were different? Its a lot of blooming time and effort to drink when its a damned sight easier not to............like everything it takes time to learn how to live sober.
As for are we born alcoholics or made through circumstance?...........no fecking idea. But it is worth counselling.

Evening,
I love people who dont buy into that and can laugh at themselves.. an army of them here :biglaugh:

That made me :hahaha: too

[satz123]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol-January 2018

Morning rusters arsey and all to come - yes I think HEAPS has to change - did have temporary little quits prior to this one - but yeah - not ONE of them was i content to admit that never ever - in any circumstances would alcohol improve my life - EVER - this time the operative word is/was CONTENT to know that fact - that in a nutshell is the difference - I was truly blessed being given a whole month to understand that - but yes I could have done it myself - but that needs to be 100%

Morning.
Yep Molls 5 years ago this month I remember that word in your signature - and you always spoke about it : 'CONTENTLY SOBER' and I longed for it.
Didn't think it was possible till I tried it .... 5 years on this year :egad: I'm so happy I did !!!

[satz123]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol-January 2018

Well I had my meeting with manager.
Ol bitchface - for whatever reason known only to her - decided to report my errors.
Now - we are not talking life & death here - we are talking - 'didn't print the visitors sign in book on 16 Jan ......

My manager explained that any 'misdemeanour' small or big they treat the same and an investigation is carried out to the 'allegations'
I kid you not. The Nursing Home area is so regulated they have to respond like this.

This cow - knowing I am on probation reports me for these error done on the night shift.
I, however, had all my responses & printed paperwork ready.

I am still at a loss why someone could be so bitchy - I really do not understand it. I have tried my best to befriend her but the only conclusion is she is for some reason feels threatened by me.
I suspect she is dyslexic but is hiding the fact - has to have order to everything and is protecting her routine by picking out my mistakes - dunno why I think that but just an inkling.

I could counter her attack with my own report on her antics but I don't think that will help matters at the moment.

( ol bitch)

[Jude58]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol-January 2018

[MENTION=9094]satz123[/MENTION] Sorry that you are going through this with your manager. I worked for someone like that for 3 years before I said enough is enough and I quit. I swear that she was bipolar, and had no business being in a supervisor position. She would nit pick over every single thing, and treat any error as if it was a huge crime. Of course, all horrendous offenses were immediately reported to the office manager, who probably thought that I was a complete dolt after my third month working there. She was like this with all of the employees, but for some reason, singled me out for the brunt of her episodes of rage. (lucky me) I know what you're going through, and I don't know about you, but my only option was to leave, as going to upper management did no good. They had had several complaints about this particular supervisor, but they always fell on deaf ears. They knew what was going on, but chose to look away, as in other areas of her job, this supervisor excelled.

Hope that you have more options than I did, and can get the situation resolved without quitting. It's no fun dreading going to work each day, and not worth the effects that it has on your mental health.

[RunningCourage]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol-January 2018

Well I had my meeting with manager.
Ol bitchface - for whatever reason known only to her - decided to report my errors.
Now - we are not talking life & death here - we are talking - 'didn't print the visitors sign in book on 16 Jan ......

My manager explained that any 'misdemeanour' small or big they treat the same and an investigation is carried out to the 'allegations'
I kid you not. The Nursing Home area is so regulated they have to respond like this.

This cow - knowing I am on probation reports me for these error done on the night shift.
I, however, had all my responses & printed paperwork ready.

I am still at a loss why someone could be so bitchy - I really do not understand it. I have tried my best to befriend her but the only conclusion is she is for some reason feels threatened by me.
I suspect she is dyslexic but is hiding the fact - has to have order to everything and is protecting her routine by picking out my mistakes - dunno why I think that but just an inkling.

I could counter her attack with my own report on her antics but I don't think that will help matters at the moment.

( ol bitch)

F**** sake. Gonna call spidey - she needs a good load of this...

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[mollyka]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol-January 2018

Evening folks - good god Benjy -- that sounds more 'public servicey' than the..... public service!!!! such nonsense!!

Just in from work and jaysus I'm knackered.. long day - up swimming and all sorts this morn at 8am and now ready for the bed... long drive this afternoon too.. so may just -- go to bed:congratulatory:

[IamMary]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol-January 2018

Evening folks.. [MENTION=9094]satz123[/MENTION], what a nut job. Do you think the manager is wise to her? makes things a bit awkward Id imagine. Big happy Satz smile for her and keep your distance (until you win her over with your dazzling personality )

The constant search for not letting alcohol get the better of us is so tiring........setting times, units, days when to drink when not to drink, adding a few more drinks because after all its a wedding, Chrimbo, birthday..........why do we or did we have to prove we were different? Its a lot of blooming time and effort to drink when its a damned sight easier not to............like everything it takes time to learn how to live sober.
As for are we born alcoholics or made through circumstance?...........no fecking idea.

The rules and deals I used to make with myself would wear you down just reading them. So much brain time given to the effort of minimising my drinking so Id fit under the heading of 'normal drinking'.. Im knackered thinking about it...yawn, night night.

[mollyka]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol-January 2018

Morning!

I went to an AA meeting years ago - it was a meeting that a lot of long-termers seemed to congregate at ( more than 10-15 years most of them) and an old man spoke up ' I found a way to drink normally' ---- EVERYONE in that room sat up straighter -he continued 'if you wear a copper bracelet and stand knee deep in boggy water you can drink normally' ---- there was a positive chorus of ' does it work?' from all of those long-termers - he paused a few long seconds








' Don't be ridiculous' says he.....

[mollyka]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol-January 2018

True story:happy2:

[JackieClaire]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol-January 2018

Morning!

I went to an AA meeting years ago - it was a meeting that a lot of long-termers seemed to congregate at ( more than 10-15 years most of them) and an old man spoke up ' I found a way to drink normally' ---- EVERYONE in that room sat up straighter -he continued 'if you wear a copper bracelet and stand knee deep in boggy water you can drink normally' ---- there was a positive chorus of ' does it work?' from all of those long-termers - he paused a few long seconds








' Don't be ridiculous' says he.....

Love it.

Just dashing out the door to do some breathing without wheezing.

[mollyka]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol-January 2018

Dashing too - laters gaters xxxx

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

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol-January 2018

Not dashing, well maybe I am (think Mr Darcy)....

[JackieClaire]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol-January 2018

Back again,
I can breath without a wheeze and as long as I take the meds it'll carry on :thumbsup:
[MENTION=21798]Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)[/MENTION].........I've alwys thought of you as dashing a true gentleman.

Molls, tell us what you ate............we haven't had any food porn for ages. Made Tuscan-style Pasta and Bean soup and it was lush.........enough left for tonight when I add a few more veg and another tin of tomatoes. Never thought I'd eat a courgette willingly.

[MENTION=9094]satz123[/MENTION].... Of course you knew it was a mistake....I'm assuming they have cameras on the entrance door and desk...in the dreadful event something did happen they're on tape........perhaps suggest a wee call button on your desk so if you get busy you can get an extra body for 10 mins.
Thinking about it when I saw my aged aunt in her nursing home I didn't sign in.........the cleaner let me in and out. I dd have to be buzzed onto her floor and then had to poke my nose in the nurse's office to say I was leaving so she could buzz me out.

[tonyniceday]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol-January 2018

Hi Troops

Well I've now started my weekend - 2 days off today and tomorrow after working 7 days straight.... Slept in this morning - I can't think why...anyway off out dog walking in a bit then off to see another house (unfortunately the last one fell through because the Landlord got approached by the people who'd seen it first and they offered more upfront...silly woman never came back to me to give me the chance to make a better offer - anyway probably best not getting into an Auction!!) So seeing another one today and another tomorrow and hopefully will get a proper home soon!

Love the AA story Molly!

Other than that I think I owe myself some chill out time! Trying to decide what to do!