ODAT - Monday, Monday

[Bessie]

Morning all you lovely ODATers.

Another day, another challenge. Let's rise to it!

Still in this abusive relationship with Al but still working on it. I have spent some time thinking about my life generally as a trigger and put another post in general discussion as it got a bit long and heavy for this thread!

It's snowing here - again! This April is pants really. Never mind. I'll get wrapped up to do the animal jobs then come in and spend the day doing inside jobs. At least I have that choice. And I have choices too about Al. I need to make the right ones.

Have a great day all to come.

Lots of love and hugs and warm, non-snowy thoughts!

Bessie xxx

[The Londoner]

ODAT - Monday, Monday

Morning Bessie!
The scenic snow bit disappeared quite quickly here in London-I felt a bit silly wrapping green shoots in plastic on my pergola, due to the threat of frost-my knowledge of plants is such that I am probably protecting very hardy weeds!

Anyway, wishing you warm thoughts too and am away to read your other post in General.

Anna:h

[Eastender]

ODAT - Monday, Monday

Morning all,
Have a little snow in essex but melting away.
Stayed with AF Becks at weekend was a lifesaver for me. Must keep a stock for when I am tempted.
Day 17 today, doing it ODAT.

Eastx

[rustop61]

ODAT - Monday, Monday

Good morning ODAT'rs

Cold and snowey here too. Pain after last week being so nice. Still intend to get my walk done but am waiting for my friend to come home as she had an early doctors appointment. Therefore am doing things a little in reverse. Just finished listening to part one of the clearing cd and now getting my MWO fix. I do thnk that the cd's which I have not been using for a while and the supplements help with the cravings. I noticed a big difference this week-end. I find the cd's so time consuming but if they help I guess I have to make the effort. Day 8 and feeling good.

Have a good week everyone.

Rustop

[Janice]

ODAT - Monday, Monday

Yep, still got some snow in Kent but the sun is shining this morning and its starting to melt. Lots of jobs to do indoors though so should be kept busy. Day 41, feeling positive, feeling strong....feeling too good to let this go. This is for keeps.

Lots of love and luck to everyone today no matter what your goal is - Abstinence or moderation - we're here doing something about it!! Janicexxx

[greeneyes]

ODAT - Monday, Monday

Monday, Monday.. (The Mamas & Papas?)

I don't think I made it down the stairs with last night's CD. Bessie maybe that's what you need to do to relax. I have sick doggie (rear end sick) and am gettting up the nerve to go deal with that so I have a chance of eating breakfast a little later. That's a pants way to start the day! (did I use that word right Bessie?) Well, it can only get better after this. Unless she has an accident in the car on the way to the vet. I need your wine cork Bessie. :H

Have a great day all. Tee shirt weather here! Dogwoods and azaleas blooming.

[boozehag]

ODAT - Monday, Monday

ODAT

What is an ODAT?:new:

[optionsgirl]

ODAT - Monday, Monday

ODAT = One day at a time

[boozehag]

ODAT - Monday, Monday

ah thank you for that. Just finding my way around.
BH

[optionsgirl]

ODAT - Monday, Monday

Hi,
yea me too...
welcome
G

[Bessie]

ODAT - Monday, Monday

Greeneyes - congrats on the correct grammatical use of the adjective 'pants' I'll have you fluent in English before too long!! :H

Hope your doggie makes it to the vet ok!

Welcome Options Girl and Booze Hag.

Janice - you are doing so well. I admire you. I'll keep trying until I can start getting my AF days into double digits (single digits would be a start atm!!)

Bessie xxx

[happy4once]

ODAT - Monday, Monday

Sunshine and birds singing here but feeling a little gloomy today.

I just decided to take a sick day from work today....not AL related really. I am doing fine with not drinking, but all the issues I had that I used AL for before are still there - insecurity, self-doubt, depression, anger, blah, blah, blah. I just need a day to myself to read. To journal. To walk around. To do the hypno. To just figure out how I got into this mess. Hopefully I can get 3 three weeks of group therapy into one day by myself : ). This program has been wonderful but sometimes I wish I had gotten to the point where I had to be sent to rehab so I had the tools to work through everything and really get better. Not just stop drinking.

I hope everyone else can steal a little time for themselves today. I always enjoy your posts Bessie, thank you for taking the time to do them - hope the snow clears soon.

[Ripple]

ODAT - Monday, Monday

Sober Cheer!

omg, me pants are so tight! :upset: must stop the ka..ka..stuff..:boohoo:gonna have to get them big fat girl pants with the elasitc waist band...mg LANE bryant here i come..:egad: have drinkie now...will blow up and pop! can't doo that...i'm in anutter day in sober mode..XXOO rippled ass and all.

[matthen]

ODAT - Monday, Monday

Hi ODATimers

Hi all, I am on day 5, waking up not being sick is a blessing for which i am thankful. Good luck to all and God grant us one more day. :thanks:

[FinallyRN]

ODAT - Monday, Monday

Good morning all,
Happy4once, stopping AL is life changing. It brings out feelings and emotions that you haven't had to deal with for awhile. Although it appears you know this, the journey can be quite rewarding. I have enjoyed my journaling and quiet moments alone. They bring me peace. Being without AL has brought me peace. Somethings I've had to change, like who I hang out with, at least for now, until I get stronger, but its worth it.
Happy Monday all