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[Accountable for Me]

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:welcome: Travis! Glad you found us. I can't add more than what has already been said before me! Have a plan and stay close. You will find tons of support here!

[tlrgs]

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:hello2::colorwelcome::groupluv::wave:

[Chief]

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Thankful.....congratulations on day 127!

Fantastic Job....

Don

[wastedtime]

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Hi Travis, I'm also a newbie. I tried coming here a year ago but I couldn't make myself believe that so many strangers could care or even knew what I was going through. I thought I was alone. I thought I was weird. But we're not. I have young children too and living in Southern Louisiana, there is never an event or a get together that doesn't involve alcohol - drive through dacquiri (sp?) shops and all that - beer, wine, bourbon, you name it - everyone seems to be drinking and publicly. It's not considered a big deal to come to work hungover. People just laugh. It's like trying to go on a diet at a food show. And my kids see all that. I'm laying low until I have some more days under my belt. Take it one day at a time. Or as Chief, BHOG and others have told me one hour at a time. That certainly helped me the first couple of days and will get me through today too. Keep checking the site as often as you can and read as much as you can. The support is here.

[Chief]

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Good to see you , Wasted (no more)....

Day 4 today?.....keep it strong and steady. You are approaching what I call "The Danger Zone", and I want you to be ready for it.

After a few days AF, The Beast is scared. He's afraid that you just might have more power than he thought. You are getting through, almost done, with the physical withdrawl. So now all The Beast has in his arsenal is psychological warfare...and he will use it.

Be ready for this thought...."see, it wasn't THAT bad getting through the first few days....you must not have as big as problem as you thought......you can quit drinking anytime you want....you just proved it......so we may as well have a drink to celebrate your success! Just one or two, that's all....you deserve it..."

Remember.......ANY thoughts that have you taking a drink are the thoughts of The Beast. Learn to immediately recognize "Beast Thoughts" and squash them like a bug. You will get to the point where you have these thoughts and smile to yourself and say..."nice try Beast...but I don't think so....now get back in your hole!"

Just trying to guide you a little....

You're doing great...

Don

[FinallyRN]

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Travis, nice to meet you.

I have been here since the end of Nov 2007, but really started working the program In Jan 2008. Recently I completed my 30 days. I too could not fathom my life without wine. I grew up in Spain, started drinking in my teens, socially acceptable and encouraged. Food and wine are how we show love so I can relate to your comment. From there I went to school in the UK.........heavy drinkers. They taught me a lot! Oh, and did I mention my brother in law is French, manages a high end restaurant and is a sommelier? And with all that, I did it. I live in Calif, wine country. And every social gathering includes AL. It wasn't easy, I fell a few times. My hardest obstacle was say ing "no". That and finding a substitute for the flavors I had grown accustom to. I am still very young here, but each day gets easier and each day I love myself more. Congratulations on day 4!

[bestlifeldms]

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Travis,

Welcome! Congratulations on having found such a supportive group. The program works, if you work at it. Like anything else, it takes effort. No silver bullet here, unfortunately. Come for support and understanding! You will get it.

Best