Day 3, fear rules

[louise]

Day 3, fear rules

Keep going, Nenewf. it will get easier! I have discovered that others really are not paying much attention to what we drink and there is no reason we have to have alcohol to fit in. I have worried about this at several social events, only to discover no one cared! I'm sure I called much more attention to myself when I was always sneaking around trying to get more wine without making it obvious I was drinking more than others. An added bonus has been that I am more able to enjoy the conversations as I'm not thinking about my drink! I now take my own AF beer to parties.
Seacailin! Way to go! When those old friends call, just think of all of us in the room with you supporting you!

[nunewf]

Day 3, fear rules

Most of my friends are red wine drinkers, and most seem to handle it well. I thought myself an connoisseur of wines, the reality being that I never found a bad wine....loved them all, the more wine, the better they were. I guess I'll have to slow down on the dinner parties for now. I too easily succumb to the pressure i put on myself.

[New Day]

Day 3, fear rules

I have a lot of red wine drinker friends as well ... and love it myself. I was 2 days AF, and then tonight I suggested to my hubby a movie and a bite to eat afterwards hoping to stay away from AL.. .... movie time was great, but then he took me to a fabulour Italian restaurant and we were on the patio of this quaint touristy town not far from home.... but I did manage just to share a 1/2 litre with him ... no pre-dinner cocktails, so I was happy with that .... it's a step in the right direction for me...... some control. So I guess baby steps are in order for me too. Big night tomorrow night, but with control I won't be into my 2nd bottle .... and then I'll start AF on Sunday. Making a plan and hoping to follow through.
Funny, all through dinner, I was thinking of restraining myself so I could give a (relatively) good report here... so you guys have a LOT of influence!

[LemonLover]

Day 3, fear rules

Nicely done New Day. Good luck tomorrow.

I had one glass of wine with dinner and actually less because I didn't finish it. I downloaded the book from the website today and I've been totally engrossed. It's worth reading and I recommend it.

Take Care, LL

[pronoun]

Day 3, fear rules

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[Seacailin]

Day 3, fear rules

Welcome Pronoun
Maybe you could tell us a bit about yourself when u feel ready. There is alot of support and wisdom here. Hope u will stick around.

[nunewf]

Day 3, fear rules

Welcome pronoun. It's incredible, here it is, Day 5....I was up early, mowed the lawn, fought with having a cold beer as a reward, had a root beer instead and actually never thought of a beer afterwards. Gonna go for a ride on my motorcycle today, it's been grounded for a month while I was drinking. Thanks everyone, and I hope we all get through Saturday!

[vera-b]

Day 3, fear rules

Well done nunewf!

Aren't minds funny things? We divert them for just a moment and it goes in another direction. Keep up the good work. Welcome pronoun - glad to have you on board.

V.