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[sickandtired32]

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Working Girl you have found the right place!! I am sure so many feel your words personally I know I did when I read them. I have only been here for 3 days but in this small time the wonderful people here have been a blessing and a GREAT help. I am now working on 3 days AF which I have never been good at doing but I will do it thanks to the awesome support of everyone here and my will and power so say I am sick and tired of being sick and tired!! BIG ((HUGS)) and I hope you know you are in the right place at the right time in your life!!!!

S&T32

[Croft]

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Welcome!!!! You do sound strong for being tired! WOW!! You go girl. I have faith that you can do this. Please hang out with us. We understand and we won't judge and we will be there for you whatever the day that you are going through.

WELCOME!

[keeta]

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Welcome working,

Your list could be my list...well, truthfully, your list IS my list.

No matter where you are in your journey of sobriety, this is a great place to be.

I am back to day 1 myself.
Keep coming back...there are tons of intellegent, caring, supportive people here.

much love and hugs,
Kee

[Released]

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Welcome! Don't be afraid, "It's all good" here! Things sure sneak up on us in our 40's... reading this site helps keep me grounded and focused on where I was, where I am and most important, where I want to be.

I'm glad you're here!!

[Miso]

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Hey Working Girl. Welcome. I highly recommend the supplements. They have helped me so much. I am new too. This site is wonderful. Miso

[Reenie]

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Hi Working Girl: Your post is a great reminder as to why I quit drinking 7 months ago. A couple of people mentioned they could be you. I can relate. I can be (or was) you also. Thanks for putting me back into "check" and for reminding me of my decision not to drink. You have given me a boost in strenght and enabled me to go AF another day. -Reenie

[poohbear]

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Just wanted to say welcome to this wonderfully supportive site. Doesnt it feel great knowing that you are not alone? I too am a 'functional' alcoholic - except my house isn't spotless but that's another story. I am a 39 yo wife, mom of 3 boys ages 20, 18 and 15, 2 dogs and a cat and a full time job. I think as someone else said being functional gives us an excuse to keep drinking, at least this is what my mind says "you don't need to stop drinking, you are still able to get up and go to work everyday, I pay my bills on time (well most of them) and manage to keep food on the table for my family. Also you will be amazed at just how much our family does know the extent of our drinking although we think we are hiding it from them (as I just recently and painfully learned.)

Your list is amazing and I don't believe that there is not a single one of us on this site that can't relate to most if not all of them - I know
I can. Admitting you have a problem is the first step in trying to come to a solution. It may take awhile or it may not it just all depends on how ready you are. Each of us has our own journey and our own ways of dealing with it and some have daily struggles, but knowing that you CAN come here and post whatever it is that you need to post without being judged is a tremendous help and a support. Good luck and please let us know how you are doing.

:welcome:

Pbear

[reallywannagothere]

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Hi WG,
I'm pretty new here, but like you, am sooooo happy for this site and the support of such wonderful, REAL people. Incredible at the similarities in what we all get tired of..... the hiding, sneaking, and lying (especially to ourselves).

With the help of supplements and the advice from people that know exactly what I'm going through, I've made it through eleven days AF for the first time in many years, and I've corresponded with others that have been able to abstain for much longer.

Good luck, and welcome.

[Working Girl]

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Wow, wow, wow! I am overwhelmed! My heart is beating a thousand miles a minute after reading all of the replies to the post I feared would lie stagnant. I had to have one of those quick cries, you know the ones, the tears only spill over long enough to give you time to reach for a tissue to snatch them back. For the first time ? in I don?t know how long ? I feel hope. Everything you wrote gave me an energy I can?t explain; maybe it?s a purpose or a goal. Whatever?it just plain feels good.

Still can?t talk to my husband about all of this. Don?t get me wrong, I love my husband but for now I can?t invite him to my party. He?ll notice a difference on his own when he doesn?t see a silvery-blue metallic can constantly glued to my right hand. Just gotta go slow and not beat myself up if I mess up.

I finally feel the freedom and confidence to start exploring all the different ways to tackle this now that I know you?re here to hold my hand. I hope one day to hold someone else?s hand. OMG, this is so cool, I?m so excited.

Thank you all so much. Wish I could give you all a big hug! This is the best Valentine?s Day gift ever!

[skygal12]

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Hey Working Girl!

I can see so much of myself in your post. I used to be a Bud Light drinker - we were BFF:l ...then I got diagnosed with gluten intolerance so I had to switch to wine. But, being that Bud light was my best friend, I cheated once in a while (regardless of the allergic reactions, who cares about that anyway!).

I am one of those in this program that religiously takes the Topamax. And, let me tell you, it KILLS the taste of beer. Bud Light is no longer my best friend. It tastes like crapola. Yep, I ordered a bottle of it the other day and couldn't even swallow the first sip - had to switch to water. How's that for a 12 pack a night Bud Light drinker!

Anyway, welcome to the program:welcome: and great to have you! I am also a professional working girl. Can't tell you how many times I did my clients injustice by going to work HUNGOVER like a dog....not anymore though. I've been on the program for over a month now and haven't been hungover in 3 weeks. Love it! You will too.