One Step at a Time - August 2018

[NoSugar]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

The point I was making was that those people didn't join a website to teach them how to cut down..

I completely agree, JC. Not everyone who seems to drink alcoholically is addicted. My few friends who I used to drink with generally drink much more than I ever did. But--- when they go on a diet or notice that drinking gives them a headache, they simply drink less or stop for awhile. And they don't need any support or brain re-wiring to do it! I doubt that they even know that a forum such as this exists. If a person is to the point of Googling 'How to Stop Drinking', s/he likely has already tried to reduce or stop several times already without success. Nothing is 100% but I bet the majority of people who make it here are actually addicted and "none" is going to be the best - or at least the easiest - option. It's important in my opinion not to confuse quantity, or even frequency, with addiction.

[bird]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Hi all,
Getting moved in and got the internet on a couple of hours ago. Drove down and got the cats yest and boy were they not happy. Still need to move the warehouse this weekend, that is gonna be hard work. Can't remember when I have been so worn out and not doing good AF wise, drank a few last night and then the usual wake up at 3 a.m...I'm gonna make it though, I just know it in my bones..I am loving this place and have been living in that falling apart ol trailer for 15 years, so this is like a mansion to me hehehe. Plenty of room for my instruments and tools. It has been many years since I lived somewhere that I could unpack everything! So thankful!...dd2 working 2 afternoons a week right down the road. DD1 staying with me untill the 11th and then will move into apt with friends. We have been swimming in the pool It is very nice, and there are also some fruit trees, a fig tree, a pear tree and 2 more Idk what they are...and a bit of a garden, some carrots, okra, peppers and something that may be pumpkins. Some flowering trees and flowers around the house...the neighbors, which I can't see cuz of the woods, have a barnyard full. I hear chickens, ducks, goats and a donkey....sorry all about me...more tomorrow.....b

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

I agree. By the time I started googling... .I had a problem. I was actually looking for a solution that let me keep drinking. :egad:

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Bird great to see you,so excited you're getting moved in!

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Bird - that sounds great!!! I am so happy for you!!! :yay: :yay: And, I agree - you are going to make. it.

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

[MENTION=19302]Lizann[/MENTION] - how are you doing? Did you work today to keep busy? Or were you busy babysitting Logan.

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Eeek! I’m starting to get really stressed about how much I have to do over the next few months.
The only way I can imagine getting through it all is if I find a way to clone myself.

Or get one of these: :fairy:

I've brought a couple more helpers for you! Hang in there friend :heartbeat:

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Rusty - are you home now?
[MENTION=7008]JackieClaire[/MENTION] and [MENTION=18725]NoSugar[/MENTION] - thank you for your wise words. You both have helped me so much over the years.:thanks:

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Yay bird, how exciting! I am so happy for you, finally home. Is the pool at your house too? It really sounds lovely.
PAuly, I have tried to moderate and even believed at one point I could. I seriously doubt that'll ever be the case for me and I'm ok with that. I agree with No Sugat addiction isn't necessarily how much or how often. I am glad I found this site, don't know where I'd be without it.
Glassy, a little bit everyday and you should be able to get it all done. It is what it is. Do what you can and don't worry about the rest.
NOra, how is the baby and C & J. Everyone on the mend? I went in the pool today and did some exercise with my legs. I haven't been in for awhile and I've got to tell you, it was wonderful! Logan and Erin came over. Skyped with CJ and the. Mark. Busy day, but I got to talk to all the kids and of course my mom. Mark is having some issues still with the apartment. Things are not going as smoothly as he may have hoped. He will have to take the train to move as he cant "uber" in the UK without a UK phone, same goes with Internet access. I suppose he will figure it all out. Just one more thing for mommy to worry about! [MENTION=1214]Rusty[/MENTION], I saw your post about the lake and it is absolutely beautiful. I can see why you love it so much. Don't know if I mentioned I also loved the wedding pictures. Just gorgeous, her dress was stunning and I loved how she had her dress for the ceremony and then strapless for the reception. I just love weddings!
I'm sure I have mentioned my former coworker from the hospital who was always calling out sick. She really is a lovely person and works hard when she was at work. I happened to see she has been on Facebook a lot lately, during the day when she should be working. I texted her and asked her if she was on vacation or was work just slow. She said she fell and twisted her ankle badly and would be out on disability for 3 weeks. After 3 weeks she tells me her ankle was broken and she will be out another 6 weeks:eek-new: can u imagine if I was still working there? I wouldn't have been able to spend as much time as I did with daddy, cuz I'd have been working. Thank God, I got out of there when I did!
Well, I guess I'm the chatty one tonight. Hope you're all doing ok. Sweet dreams.

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Liz - I have found that life is funny that way. Things happen for a reason and you just don't know what the reason is at the time it's happening. :love:

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Happy Friday

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Happy Friday! Liz,thank goodness you left when you did,that would have been terrible cuz you'd have been working non stop,is this Ann we're talking about? No sugar and Jacks I forgot to thank you for popping in yesterday it was just a topic that got me thinking about people I've known through the years thats all,Michelle's back home cuz her and the bf are having some sort of argument,meh,I told her she needs to find a nice nerd instead of all these badasses she picks,she's just like my mom and goes for the bad boys! I like my mellow husband cuz my nerves would be shot if I was with some troublemaker,jeez,much love to all and wishes for a great AF Friday!

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

YEs Pauly, it is Ann. I'm to old to be working like that, ya know? Sorry about Michelle, but she is home safe with you. Personally I think moms should be the ones to pick who are kids end up with, lol. Whatever happens I hope it's for the best!
Mark is in his apartment:sohappy:. He is so happy. And apparently it's really nice! His company gives him a stipend for living expenses, not too shabby! His internet is not great and we tried to Skype. Hopefully that will get straightened out. His company is sending him to Poland on Tuesday for business. They sure don't lose anytime putting him to work. He is overwhelmed, but he is young and I'm sure he'll adjust just fine, at least that's what I keep telling myself.
Another stormy day today, apparently there was a tornado about 20 miles from here yesterday. Pretty unusual here. Not been a great summer weather wise.
Hope you all had a good AF Friday!

[DriftyAlison0]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

I have to take this quit one day at a time. Tonight is a bad night for me. We lost our third cat to health issues (heart and clot leaving his rear legs paralized) tonight and I keep wanting beer. I know that as long as I do not listen to it, it will weaken with time. Drinking myself drunk will not bring back Pepper.

Tomorrow marks 1 week since I started this quit and for Peaches,Pepper,Alison, and all the pets that I have lost in my life I will keep this quit going.

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - August 2018

Hugs drifty, that is heartbreaking. Just take it one minute at a time. :hug: