FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

[Sunbeam]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi Finski,
I guess you're stuck with all of us! It's a great group. Keep coming back as often as you can. You will get tons of thoughts, ideas and inspiration. Maybe you want to check out the ODAT crowd on those threads. This message is on a 30 day AF thread where you are also welcome. If you want some buddies to start with you, you could recruit some by starting a new thread. But you might want to just hang out and read the thoughts of others for a while so you can choose in advance some strategies to help you be successful. Lots of love and luck to you. We are all here for the same reason, and deserve nothing but the best.

[sweetpea]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

:yougo: :hug: Hello you lovely load of crackers hope you are all doing OK today. Doing OK myself and gearing myself up to going for some AF time - with all your help of course xx

Cindi hope you got to your destination without too many more problems. East is right clothes do not make the women. Positive caring comments you make like "Remember, we are here, we are tough, we are strong and we are ALL together in this. Each and everyone of us. OKAY??" makes you a very special person. Thanks from all The Firecrackers xxx

Eastender what can I say except I think all the Firecrackers need to take control or these darned road signs to make sure we all go in the right direction. Anyone up for it because there are quite a few of us that would benefit from help. We need to all get our touch papers out and lead the way. East you are such a star that the glow will keep you from harms way for sure; You just have to think that last week you weren't glowing as bright as you normally do which stopped you seeing what direction you were heading in. Seriously my friend you need to know how much help and support you have been to everyone and you will get there. In relation to your daughter I remember what my midwife said when I was pregnant - Kids survive, not because of what you say or do, but, in spite of what you say or do - Never a truer word said so hang on in there xxx

Finski, Hey what is this about your closest friend being 90 miles away and no close family - What about your Sweetpea family!! You know we are always here for you and will do our up most to help you get some AF time in. AND YES Sweetpea is going to join you for some AF time tomorrow so grab my hand and lets go for it. Are you taking l-glutamin and Kudzu? If you are not get down to Holland and Barret pronto and get some because they really did help me last time I had a good AF time. All the other vitamins etc are also important but I rate those 2 as the priority ones to get. Get the L-glutamine in powder form and put a teaspoon under your tongue 3 or 4 times a day between meals. Start as soon as you get up before breakfast - mid morning - mid afternoon - mid evening. I take the Kudzu with breakfast and with my evening meal. If you have the tapes start using them again. Go for it Finski you can do it xx

Erin thanks for getting your touchpaper to the ready. All help greatly appreciated and needed xx

dowjbw :welcome: thank you so much for the support. Yes I will take your advice and write down everything I hate about drinking - the list is endless. But it has to be done. Some AF time is definitely required by quite a few of us here on this thread but we will get there with the support - Thanks xx

Cowgal we are so happy to have you here as well your last post sounded much more positive - keep going with your positive thoughts xx

Suki where are you?? Are you OK

Teardrop well done on you AF days keep at it. Know you are busy with all those jobs coming in and brother etc but let us know how you are when you have the time xx

Lukalee hope you are having a good day

Rustop have you emerged from the attic yet? You are making me feel guilty and that I should follow suite and get cracking with some spring cleaning!!! Hmmmm well maybe next week!!!!! Coward aren't I?

FBY have you emerged out of the garden yet???

RN have you settled back in after you holiday. Thinking of you take care xx

To all you other Crackers keep strong and have a good day whatever goals you have set yourselves

Lots of love Sweetpea xxxxxxxxxxx :groupluv:

[flutterby]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

:h Hi all :h

Thanks for asking after me Sweet One. I did emerge from the garden only to find that I did not like it so much so I crawled back into the arms of my leafy friends. It's a jungle out there no matter how you look at it!
A big HUG to the newcomers on this thread. You will find all the support you could wish for here --and the rest is up to you.
East-- glad to see that you switched out heads and the new one is working for you. It reminds me of something a friend used to say...

What a strange wind we had today. My hat stayed on but my head blew away.

Well, time to get serious and screw our heads down firmly for this next go round. Looking forward to it -- sure beats looking backward at it.
Take care everyone,

[lukalee]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Good morning firecrackers!!! I hope everyone has a fabulous day!!!!

[Eastender]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi Firecrackers,

Sweetpea I will be in charge of the roadsigns and you watch out for the potholes OK?:goodjob:
My dim glow is due to my switching to a greener energy ,but as Solar power does require sunrays to work ! (in short supply at the moment! )So out came the battery charger overnight and today I am firing on all cylinders and I am ready to go!

Looked under the bed for my head Lukalee not there! Found todays model on Ebay and it fits me well (have 7 day return policy) so here we go!

Fby. I am just not a hat person, but recently a hat instead of a head would have been far more useful and made much more sense! :H Hope you received the test!
Have a great day everyone

Eastx

[indiamike57]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

G'Mornin Firecrackers-

Sounds like we all have chores, places to go or events to manage so wishing everyone a great AF on!

Can I get a hitch on that train taking us to more SUNSHINE!? :beach: I have so had enough of this winter weather but in spite of it, trying to enjoy the occassional streaks of those rays when they bypass all these clouds! Who thought all this cold weather up anyway!:durn: Brrrrrrr.....


Have a great one all and as wlawys, love to see your posts!

[happydog]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

10 day AF for me.

Hi All you wonderful firecrackers,

Welcome to the firecracker team cowgal and dowjbw.

Maryann.. one small step at a time. we are with you.
Flby sounds like you had a nice day in your garden, cant wait for the summer just hate winter clothers.
Lukelee.. it is so easy toget caught up with other post and before you know the time has gone so quick. i always try and come here first.
Cindi.. hope the trip goes ok for you. i will be thinking of you.
East.. no touch paper for me..but i have got my head lights on just for you.( very powerful) and beeping the horn for you. can you see me? :racer:
Finski..Glad to see you posting again. we will be here for you. dont forget to drink plenty of water. like you said fight for it.. thats a good sign! you can do this.
Sweetpea.. you sound really good get gear up and jump on that train.

I do have more work with the agency but it does pay a lot less then private work..but beggers cant be chooses in my case...at least i get a satisfaction helping out the old people, it is rewarding feels like you have done something good. The only think is scared of getting old that is my only fear. made me really think last night wrote down my goals in what i want to achieve this year. before i do get to old and cant do them.
My brother is not so flash or cocky coming out second time round and he may have a job tomorrow. :fingers:
i cancel my 1to1 session today. chicken out. i will go next week, just was not in the mood to open up bad cans of worms. I can remember years ago my whole family went to a counselling session because of my brother depression. but that was the first and last. my dad put a stop to that one. ( i wonder why)
Really could do with a drink right now but i will say no to myself, i shall go out on my bike later for a ride might clear my head.

See ya everyone, Have a gr88 day.

Love
Teardrop.x

[sweetpea]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

SUKI

Hi Firecrackers

Just wanted to ask if anyone has heard from Suki? She hasn't posted since 14 Feb on any thread so I am beginning to get a bit concerned. Sorry being a bit of a mother hen here but I am sure there is a good reason.

Suki we all love you so get back into posting mode and let us know you are OK - doesn't matter which thread as long as you send a message that you are alright

Loads of love :h :h :l :l Sweetpea xxxx

[cowgal]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

bang!

I am amazed at you Sweetpea, you keep track of all of us soooo well, no I haven't seen Suki for a while, do know her from ODAT though, don't remember when it was last I heard from her

Everyone, let's have a BANG of a day and light off those fireworks, I WILL NOT DRINK TODAY!!!!!!
Yeah!!:yougo: :happy: :wd:

lots of love!!

MA

[finski]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hiya

Sweetpea, Teardrop and everyone else,
Thanks for the encouragement, you are my family and i so appreciate you all being here. Without you i wouldn't have even started back in November, never mind going for it now. This really matters to me.
On day one now and so far so good. Have stocked up on L-glut and kudzu and will be taking them 3 times a day. I know the night will be long and it'll be tempting to have a walk down the nearest offie for a sneaky bottle, but i'm not going for it. Rented to movies to watch and also bought herbal sleeping aid, so that should sort me out. Besides there's plenty of study and research to catch up on to keep my mind busy. Also going to join the gym next week, or maybe even on saturday and get some exercise in.
Well done to all of you that are already and still clocking on AF days, it's always so wonderful to see that we're all trying our best.
Catch up with you again very soon.
Have a lovely rest of the day.
Lots of love,
Finski :l

[Noelle]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

My husband will be out of town tonight. It's the first time since I went AF. It's not like he stops me from drinking, just his presence helps. Not looking forward to tonight, but at least there is a lot of TV shows on that I enjoy.

When I stop drinking, all the hurt comes back. I'm a very emotional person but the alcohol always blocked it. So at day 17 AF, the walls are down and I'm crying at just about anything. I woke UP crying. Jeesh. I'm always the "tough" one, taking care of everyone else's feelings, always listening to everyone's problems. My husband doesn't really know how to listen, he always wants to "fix" things immediately, as men are wont to do. And I surely don't want my daughter to listen.

So anyway, I just thought I'd talk about how I feel and how just about everything hurts me right now. Hopefully this will go away soon.

Just venting, it's cool.

[cowgal]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

In that place

Noelle, I can relate, that RAW place that al used to NUMB for us.................the reason I drank for sooooooooo long! All we can do is wait it out and get through on the other side, I have been BAWLING like a baby over everything too, only 3 days if I make it today (which I WILL!!!!!)

Hi Finski too, I agree, I am soooo grateful for this family here at MWO!:l

Love you guys, let's be there for eachother, we WILL get through this...............:h

Depending on everyone here (and a little willpower...........anti AA, sorry )

MA

[indiamike57]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Noelle,

Day 17 AF....is awesome!!!! what an acomplishment.

We all know you can tough this night out and yes we all have off days. Sometimes,I find myself in my mind just telling everyone else in there, it's not going to be an A+ day but we wiil a) get through and just ride it through. Sometimes just the acknowldgment works to ourselves and we plod along. TV shows are a distrction but have you thought of a ood book you have been tryin to start or finish you could just chill ou with and enjoy? Have you been wanting to start journaling for yourself?

You have done 17 days AF.....hold onto it!

[sweetpea]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

:l :h Firecrackers

Just on my way out for the evening so can't do a long post - just to say love you all loads - keep strong and motivated and keep those positive thoughts coming to all your Sweetpea family that are in need - My strong vibes of support are winging there way to you now as I type

LOLove :h :l Sweetpea xxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Noelle]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

India, I read ALL the time, sometimes while watching TV. I also journal. I'm just feeling really fragile today.

Thanks y'all.