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[lolab]

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oh rednose, I am so sorry too. Byrdie and I have both experienced close personal loss since we quit drinking, and we will both attest to the fact that it was so much better dealt with without burying the emotions....It hurts, and we're not used to dealing with that without numbing it, but at least you'll deal with it....instead of saving it for later...

[Starfish1]

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Swooping in for a second. Big Congrats to Moni!!! And welcome running bird- and listen up- if you are really serious about quitting, there is no room in your home for that box of wine! Ditch it!!! Like k9 says...it will end up down the drain anyway so why don't you do your liver the favor of not having to process it! If you have been on a run, what your body really wants is rehydration ( with water), not more dehydration ( with alcohol)- right??? You will feel much better in the morning if you just dump it!!

Xoxox star

[Starfish1]

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Oh red nose!!! I am so sorry to hear about your step brother!!

[Persephone1]

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So, I have a sad confession...4 full weeks does not add up to 30 days! It adds up to 28 ~ my bad :upset: I f'd up. However! I have no intention of drinking, so your kind HAT and warm well wishes will not be wasted...IN TWO DAYS! I promise! Apparently being sober has affected my math skills!

So a sincere :thanks: for your EARLY Congrats to: Slay, Byrdie, Fallen Angel, Lav, NoSugar, Starfish, Pincone, Almost Free, LolaB and anyone I may have missed.

Welcome Sober! Hang in there Halo, so glad you came on back!

Rednose ~ So sorry to hear about your step~bro. My sincere condolences. Please take good care of yourself. :l

Congrats on 100 days Moni!!! :wave:

Welcome Runningbird, I personally think flushing it down the toilet can be very freeing. That's my hope for it's fate!

[Byrdlady]

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Well, Perse, there are no hats for poor math skills...if there were, I'd have one!
How does it feel to be prematurely hatted? Bahahaha!
I am confident that you will earn it rightfully...but stay close so's we can keep an eye on you!! *wink*

Stay strong evabody! You will feel so good in the morning when you have said NO tonight! Byrdie

[Lavande]

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CONGRATS moni :wd:

Red, very sorry for your loss. Please do not usevthiscas an excuse to continue drinking. That behavior will only serve to hasten your own demise. Be fully present for your family.

Persephone, what's two days between friends?

Hello & welcome Runningbird. I hope you have dumped the wine by now. What's your plan?

[runningbird]

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I am going outside to empty the wine in the river - Thank you!!

Thank you - THANK YOU - for your honest replies/ I went for a long run and then worked in the garden, I just came in and I am SO happy - I you all replied - you have given me the strength. I am going outside by the river and will empty the wine ion the river then bring the box in an burn it - then take a hot bath - thank you so much. I will be here often to get through these first few days - thank you!!!

[Byrdlady]

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Yep Runningbird, for us, there is NO living with AL! The sooner you can move away from it the better. I am so proud of you for letting it go....you are on a path to freedom! Byrdie

[runningbird]

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Byrdlady - I love your picture - you look so strong! The wine is gone the box is burning in a lovely fire and a hot bath is running. My heart is grateful for all the support and the voices of caring strength. I feel a flicker of hope. Thank you , Thank you. How did you get free, Byrdlady, you have been free more than 2 years! - is your story posted somewhere?

[Byrdlady]

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RB, my story is posted every day right here in the Newbie's Nest. I flew in 3 years ago and thought I could cut down and control it...so I moderated for a year. I never drank harder. Finally, my hubs sat me down and said 'it's me or the booze'. It was a hard decision...but I chose him. I made up my mind to stick with it, and that was 2 years ago. I have never been happier with myself and who I am. All the lies and sneaking around and excuses are done...life is simpler, and I love it.
Love glad you are with us....we can help! Byrdie

[Byrdlady]

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RB, spend some time in the Tool Box...you will find a wealth of information in there to get your head around all this. Bunches of tips and coping skills to try. Everything you need to succeed is in there really.....so have a look thru there. We are so glad you are with us...B

[almost free]

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Welcome Runningbird,

I can't tell you how much I admire your strength. I have never been able to pour liquor out. Bravo! Read back on the Newbie's Nest and get to know us. Keep posting so we can get to know you, too. There is so much support and encouragement here. You don't have to struggle alone. We are all here for you. Stay close and let us help you. It helps us, too. So glad you are here! As K9 always says: 'You will never wake up the next morning and wish that you had drank the night before'. So true.

[runningbird]

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If I can remember that if I don't have the strength I can find it here....

OOOh, Almost free - K9 is so right - what is it about evenings???
Okay so thank you so much for the congrats - but truly it goes to all of you!!!When I came in from there garden I was praying so hard that someone had answered me and said throw it out! Iam afraid I truly know that were it not for you I would not have had the strength = okay - why - I have NO IDEA - but maybe it doesn't matter - maybe - because all of yo are here and so if I can only remember that if I don't have the strength there is place I can go to get it.

I am headed over the tool box to see what treasures it holds. THANK YOU ALL!!

[Persephone1]

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Byrdie ~ well, honestly it's a bit embarrassing to be prematurely hatted! I'm glad you and Lav were gentle. :l

Hey Runningbird ~ :goodjob: on pouring that box in the river. Stick close tonight if you need support. Holding you in thought/spirit...:h

[Lavande]

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Good decision runningbird
I made a little ceremony of pouring the last of the wine down the drain while vowing to buy no more! That was nearly 4 years ago

Wishing everyone a safe & cozy night in the nest!
Lav