Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

[AMELIA]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hi Prose, hop right on in!! There are a great bunch of people here already and the more the merrier.:welcome:

[prose]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

never been in a chat group so not quite sure how it works, but will give it my best shot!

[prose]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

i can really relate to the moms out there who struggle with this little secret, i have been putting off even joining this site for over a year now, don't even want to admit this to strangers, crazy huh!

[AMELIA]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hey Prose, I am not a mum, but still I struggled with the 'secret' too, trying to keep it from neighbours, work collegues etc, etc. I don't admit this to strangers either - not on your life. Some of my closest friends know I have a 'problem' with alcohol, but that is about it.
It is good having this website to come and put down our thoughts and feelings in words though!!! You can 'chat' live with other members if you like, or just type out whatever is going on for you on one of these threads and as soon as someone reads it and wants to respond, they will.
I am off to bed now for a much needed snooze!! Catch up tomorrow Prose.
x

[LilyRose]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Prose

Hi Prose :welcome:

I feel the same. It's a big step even to admit and talk openly. I suddenely don't feel so lonely any more. I think being a mum heightens the shame and guilt (am I right?).

I feel more positive tonight, thanks to you all. I've read a lot of posts (Ameila, I live near you!!!) and tomorrow is a new day.

[AMELIA]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hey Lily Rose, I am so happy you are feeling more positive and not so lonely!!
So you live in good ol blighty too!
Its a small world huh?
Right, now I am definately off to the Land of Nod for some much needed sleep.
Bye All.
XX

[LilyRose]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

night Amelia...and all. Good luck Prose and hope you are able to open up with us should you need to......x

[prose]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

thanks you guys, I wasn't sure if how the thread vs live chat thing works, this is great as i don't often sit down for long periods of time, I'm a newbie in more sense than one!
I think this is all I can manage for today, as I said before I have been watching but not writing for a year now, so this feels like a huge step for me,
thanks again for being out there, p

[Tahlula]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Sort this thread out

Hello to all my little lovelees that have joined me in the last week...... a very big welcome..

wait for it......


DAY 7 AF today!!!!!!!


Right, now that I am over my little excitement for the day, I am going to get my printer sorted tonite so that I can get this thread sorted with our names etc, please forgive me for not replying individually at the moment.

Lily - I am not taking the meds, was prescribed campral in Feb & basically only took one or two here or there, so I am taking the supps from MWO, have increased fruit & vege and make a point of having a fresh vege juice near the witching hour. As I said yesterday, it hit me - the desire to drink has gone, I am over it, so the cravings are not there. I also realised what the triggers were and have changed my attitude toward them (sounds easy hey - no - takes a lot)! I also find that listening to positive cds (Wayne Dyer etc), reading positive affirmations etc helps enormously - you have to like & believe in yourself... here I go again... rambling on!! LOL

Amethyst - I will click on the link - I am in Australia, so hopefully will access ok - I subscribe to hayhouse emails, thank you for the link.

Hugs & support all round, as you read this right now, please put a great big smile on your dial, pat your back, and say out loud, "I AM OPEN & RECEPTIVE TO ALL GOOD"... don't stop there, write it down and say it all day long.

Til tomorrow, be happy,

Love Tah xxx DAY 7 af *******

[Tahlula]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

PS... Cannot steal that quote - that comes from Louise Hay - she is brilliant xxx

[Tahlula]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Last but not least,if you get a chance, have a look in my gallery... It is winter here at the moment, but some days are like spring. On the right hand side of my header, just click on the 1 near gallery - only if you want to!!

Tah xx

[planetjanet]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hello Tahlula & Everyone,

Tahlula is this the right thread you wanted me to join in on, I hope so. Congrats on AF Day 7. It's AF Day 5 and I feel great. Yeah, me too, no urges to want to drink but I am on full alert in making sure that I stay strong in case a trigger arises. Unfortunately, I have to get up real early so I don't have time to write more about my day, which was pretty much mellow. I was able to make it to the gym to do my workout and then I headed home to work on project for work, which I still haven't finished, that's why I need to get up early.

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and look forward to posting you guys tomorrow. Til then, have a great Monday.

Big hugs & Night Night,
Janet :h

[poppy]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

:upset: Hi all
Im back... I slipped on Friday and Sunday evening. Hubby was out on Friday and wanted me to join him - I didnt in the end but opened a bottle and ..... Feel horrible and depressed today as had a big row this morning. Will check in later today.

[wakupmom]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

A big HELLO to all the new names-sorry can't remember all of them right now,but will make a note of them.Just wishing you all the best for today.Congratulations on your acheivements even if its realising that we need help,and reaching out for it.A single mum of 2 kids who do not deserve the mum this drink addiction has made.Have been doing a few days A/F then back to the old ways.A few days more- on it goes.Have orderd the supps and cd's .Hope they will come soon.Have a break from work soon,so rather than think of it as excuse to drink(like i need one)I am looking at it as an oppertunity to stay sober.No excuses!! of sleeplessness/work stress/weather/whatever.Looking forward to catching up with your news xx

[prose]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hello everyone,
ok, so this is going to be my first AF day in a while, have never been able to go for more than 3 in a row, but I seem more determined this time for some reason, I think knowing there are other people out there is going to be so helpful, I could never imagine seeing myself in a support group,
anyhow I am so excited to think that I may be able to control this-
special hello to wakeupmom,
sounds like we have a similar situation, I'm not a single mom but one who has to do the majority of kid stuff as my partner's work takes him away for long periods,
sometimes it seems that a little drink is such a treat to "get away" for just a while, but for me it can never stop there,
anyway, I was so nervous to join this and say anything and now it seems like I can't shut up!
best of luck to everyone, I am thinking of you all today and am so thankful for the warm welcome to this group, take care p