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[sunshinetoday]

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Morning nest,
Daisy that is wonderful, 9 AF days for you and counting.
JObe as well you are at 25 Af Days, FANTAsTIC.
Lav, so glad you get some sunshine your way.
I have to run to work. Enjoy you day everyones. See you this arvo.
Take Care!

[4MyHealth]

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Hi Sunshine, Lav, daisy, jobe (good work!),
Feeling better today. Tired though. Hope you sleep better tonight, Lav!
See you tomorrow.

[Lavande]

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Good evening sunshine ,4MyHealth & everyone!

Yeah, I sure I hope do sleep better tonight - my granny butt is dragging :H

Glad everyone is OK & doing well!
Wishing everyone a comfy night in the Nest

Lav

[daisy45]

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Hi Jobe, well done on your 26 days!!!! Keep calling in, it really helps when you get feedback.
Lav, hope you're still snuggled up under your duvet!!! I have definitely got sleep issues as well. If I get to bed by 2am, I consider that a result! You seem to be opposite, waking too early.......do you do any type of exercise? I find if I don't exercise my 'go to bed' time is even later, sometimes 3 or 4am....and I Will make a point of feeling Day 1 every morning; your advice is always so encouraging:thanks:
Morning Sunshine, 4MH, InChains. Scottish Lass and Andrew, just wondering how you're getting on.
It's a rainy day here in Ireland, but feeling good Al-free....see ye' all later.....

[Lavande]

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Good Thursday morning Nesters!

Thanks Daisy, I slept like a normal person last night
I have had disturbed sleep since the age of 42 when I had my first hormone driven night sweat. Despite being on HRT I continue to have problems. The stress of dealing with my depressed husband walking out over a year ago has been causing nightmares to boot!!! Life throws so much crap your way sometimes but I'mnot drinking or smoking over it

Wishing everyone a great AF Thursday! Long holiday weekend coming up - wondering how everyone plans to get by unscathed

Lav

[Byrdlady]

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How do I plan to get thru the long holiday weekend? I say to myself, 'all you gotta do is get thru today'. B

[Jolie]

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Good one Byrdy. Short, sweet, and to the point.

[Lavande]

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Byrdie & Jolie,
I plan to get thru this holiday weekend the same way I did the past two years ~ safe & sober
I have invited the kids & grandkids over Monday for a BBQ. Until then I will focus on cleaning my house & yard, planning & shopping for the food I will prepare & most of all focus on keeping my quit. I just keep telling myself that no one has to drink AL just because it's a holiday. Honestly, if you tell yourself that long enough you will begin to believe it too. Memorial day is for raising the flag & remembering those who have defended our country

Hey Jolie - I just heard a tornado warning for central PA including Lancaster County

[lolab]

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hi guys.....hanging in with you...taking one hour at a time....one minute I'm strong and committed? the next, I'm wavering.....I'll be trying to stick close.

[sunshinetoday]

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Morning Nest,
I always seem to forget about the holiday weekends after living here for almost 3 years. That's okay, I was stay AF with you. I hope you all do something lovely and rewarding.
Jolie and Byrd, so good to see you.
Lav, sleep is so lovely, I want to do it all the time, maybe not all the time. For almost 9 years I worked a job that saw me at work at 4 am, so I figure I am making up for lost sleep, until I am lucky enough to have kids, and sleep no more.
Lolab, hang in there. Just a moment at a time. You have support here. And I'm rooting for you!
Daisy, WTG with the days piling on.
I must head out. Am off to work, but so looking forward to having the next 2 days off to SLEEP.
See you all later. Stay safe!

[Lavande]

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Hi lolab - how's it going?
What can you do to get your mind off of AL & on to something that is much better for you? I like to call it busy-work Do you have any hobbies? Distraction works wonders!

sunshine, sleep was my all time favorite activity - I was really good at it too :H
Unfortunately those early menopausal changes screwed that all up for me Enjoy the sleep now while you still can

After a 90+ degree humid day here the winds are whipping up what I imagine will be a thunderstorm later - oh well.

Wishing everyone a good night in the Nest!
Lav

[mimi911]

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Hi everyone,
Couldn't tell you what af day it is for me. I've been too busy to give it much thought. I know I had a beer at some point last week. My husband commented but beer is something I can drink in moderation. I have never been able to drink more than one but I did feel bad that it bothered him.

The hubby will be gone for a week starting tomorrow so Friday and Saturday night might be a challenge for me.

I will check in tomorrow.

[4MyHealth]

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Hi Lav, Mimi, sunshine and others (on my cell and can't look back any further)
I have failed again. Really disappointing as my moms birthday party is in less than 2 weeks and I had hoped to lose some of this bloat. Well, disappointing for many reasons. I love this group & am so thankful for you! However, I am sick of these false starts and so will join you when I have a solid 7 dAys. Wishing you the best and hope to join you soon.

[Hippy Chick]

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Hi Nesters.

Just needed to pop in as I am at work and the thought popped into my head that I would like to get drunk! Dont know why, not like a craving but just the thought of getting drunk! Strange...

Havent visited for two days so maybe that is the reason. I have plans for this evening that dont involve AL so no chance of relapsing. Now I have voiced it maybe it will disappear.

Gotta get back to work, boss in a bad mood.....

Take care and hope the rest of you are doing well.

Hip

[lolab]

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It slipped my mind that my kiddo had a school function last night so that solved that problem! Returned home at 8 and took the trash out and whatnot and made it to bed with no al at about 10. Thanks! Another day!