International Army - 2020 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[mollyka]

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Morning...I'm not good with anniversaries really...just put them out of my head ..sorry you got upset jackie:hug:

Never watched call the midwife ..we have a category of books in the library that we sort of call 'nursie ' books...old ladies love them ..they have pictures of nurses in those old fashioned head pieces from the 50's on them so I always thought call the midwife would be a tele equivalent to that but if MrsA thinks it's good i very well may re-visit!!
Ruth got her come-uppance at work and the lad SEEMS to be getting a hold of things so I'm just holding my breath and hoping!!!

Loved the Witcher and about to start the New Pope

[rustop59]

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Good morning everyone. I’m the same as you regarding anniversaries, can stir up a lot of memories. Hope today is a better day for you JC. My Moms anniversary was on Tuesday, 41 years ago. I was 17, only a child really.

Karma is a bitch Molly, hope she gets what is coming to her. Sun is shining here and had a wonderful walk again. Need to go track my food now. Lost 2lb last week so that has motivated me.

[brit]

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Hopefully feeling better J.C. my anniversary memories are always birthdays so usually not so sad (for me at least)

Call the midwife was only good in my opinion for the first series and only because it reminded me of my district midwife days.

Cutting out the coffee did not cause me a headache but allowed me 10 hours lovely sleep. However, I woke up with a "hangover" Feel great though--been out for a run and now lunch with a friend in Liverpool.

[mollyka]

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Oh my dad died when I was just 17 also Rusters...I sometimes feel sorry I never knew him as an adult..in fact I hardly knew him at all..I was in boarding school and he was a bit 'larger than life' to me was in awe of him a bit but from the rest of the family I guess he was a lovely man

Wasn't being dismissive of folks being upset by anniversaries ..I just don't much go there..sort of acknowledge the day in my head ..have a few thoughts and move along...heartless cow that I am!!
Oh yes Ruster...Karma was in full flight yesterday and I never said a word!!!

[mollyka]

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Xpost MrsA...enjoy the run! Xx

Edit...you've already HAD the run...enjoy the lunch:happy2:

[JackieClaire]

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Each to their own.
I think I described it more fully last year but can't be arsed to g through it again.
She should have been in a care home but my brother was against it and regardless of what's written on her death certificate she died through alcohol abuse. That's why I bang on about putting the truth of said certificates usually a myocardial infarction.
Anyway that's its done for another year..........it gets easier.
Going abroad this weekend............well not quite abroad but a different country............. Scotland. Going to visit my brother and wife

[satz123]

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She should have been in a care home but my brother was against it and regardless of what's written on her death certificate she died through alcohol abuse.

The amount of people who are being put in care homes at a relatively early age is frightening. Another 2 admitted there recently age 64 & 70. Notes say "excessive alcohol" along with a litany of other issues caused no doubt by said alcohol.
Seems to be the default now if the family can't / won't live with them & they are a danger to themselves living on their own - they are despatched.

There but for the grace of 'God' go any one of us .... :egad:

[satz123]

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Wasn't being dismissive of folks being upset by anniversaries ..I just don't much go there..sort of acknowledge the day in my head ..have a few thoughts and move along...heartless cow that I am!!

If you are heartless - then I'm with you :egad:
The only person I had die close to me was my father - I will think about him sometimes if something happens or is said to remind me - and thankfully it's kind thoughts.
His anniversary in June is an excuse for us all to get together with my mother & have lunch. We've been doing it for 39 years and luckily no sadness or regret involved.

[IamMary]

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17 was so young for you both to lose a parent. No good age though.

So what happens [MENTION=9094]satz123[/MENTION] when they are admitted so young and with a serious drink problem? Do they go through withdrawal or have they any support?

[JackieClaire]

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Morning,
Late for parafe. I turned over for five minutes and woke up two hours later.
Got my application form and my two references. One of them a trustee of the place I used to volunteer at. She's got about 2000 years sobriety and does the best shares ever. I know I should go to AA more often as once I'm there I thoroughly enjoy them.
I was chuffed to bits that the man who started the Road to Recovery got a CBE in the Queen's honours this year.
[MENTION=8529]mollyka[/MENTION]..............when you had your sourjon from MWO did you find going back to AA like putting on a pair of comfy slippers?

[satz123]

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17 was so young for you both to lose a parent. No good age though.

So what happens [MENTION=9094]satz123[/MENTION] when they are admitted so young and with a serious drink problem? Do they go through withdrawal or have they any support?

They seem to be already treated and on meds. I've often wondered if they had to be medically detoxed. Not sure - but often they are the ones who want to knock the door down to get 'home'.

[satz123]

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Morning,
Late for parafe. I turned over for five minutes and woke up two hours later.
Got my application form and my two references. One of them a trustee of the place I used to volunteer at. She's got about 2000 years sobriety and does the best shares ever. I know I should go to AA more often as once I'm there I thoroughly enjoy them.
I was chuffed to bits that the man who started the Road to Recovery got a CBE in the Queen's honours this year.
[MENTION=8529]mollyka[/MENTION]..............when you had your sourjon from MWO did you find going back to AA like putting on a pair of comfy slippers?

I've never been to an AA meeting. I may go with young Satz one of the days.
But as it is one of the main issues in my life - I should.

[JackieClaire]

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I've never been to an AA meeting. I may go with young Satz one of the days.
But as it is one of the main issues in my life - I should.

Its worth a go. But there are some that are like watching paint dry they're so boring. Some will make you weep. Some will make you laugh.Some will make you think 'well I was never that bad' ..........a lot you'll be able to relate to something said either by the speaker or someone who comes off the floor.................and tbh 15/16 years ago when I was a regular after one or two meetings I'd run into the nearest pub and down two double vodkas in minutes and I hated 'women' only meetings.

[brit]

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Good afternoon! Not much to report except I found AA difficult although they were mostly lovely people.
Having gone back drinking last year and now been back on the wagon for a while I still want to do it my way. Have now almost given up coffee as I was drinking 10 cups a day another addiction I think. I am feeling better, sleeping better and coping fairly well with a sick husband.
Off this evening to a Vegan banquet everyone is making something to share--Should be fun even if I am 35 years older than most of them Ha ha

[rustop59]

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Evening everyone. Just a quick check in as have a full house here and need to feed them. Hope you enjoyed your vegan banquet Brit. Waves to everyone else.