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[sunshine_gg]

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Morning gurlz ('n boyz)

Happy Friday!

My dear fellow members of the sisterhood of the traveling cross eyed butt cheeks.... we have indeed made it until Friday. Congrats, big pat on the back and a huge THANK YOU! Not sure I could have done it without you.

Lilmea, yes I do know what you mean... and that's pretty much my sentiment as well. All in all, AL or the staying away from it, yadayada is STILL taking up way too much time for me.

Betty & April... congrats! You both have got past the big 7!
Sea... so glad you had some good meetings... day 5 today? You sound so much better!

Upnorth... I hear ya girlie... I'm quite discouraged in the looks department... I'm GAINING WEIGHT like crazy. Honestly, I'm getting worried and a bit depressed. This isn't what I signed up for. And no, I don't see any noticeable changes - you'd think skin or whatnot WOULD look better without the AL AND the smokes!

Oh well... will have to figure something out... sooner, rather than later!

Have a grand day, all of you... again Thank you, thank you, thank you for sticking it out with me this week! :l


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[Sweaty Betty]

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Phew! After big Friday Night cravings I made it through day 7 ! Will catch up tomorrow as have just taken a strong antihistamine (still itching!) and its sending me to sleep. Thanks All. xxx B.

[sunshine_gg]

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Hope all you sistas and brothers are well!

Had a bit of a rough patch this afternoon, too... but am managing. Gonna get away from here for a bit - will check back later!

[upnorthgirl]

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WTF?

LilMea--Amoxicillan--huge! Seriously---like 2" long (reminds me of an old boyfriend....


Not helping at all! Too big to swallow so I open them up and sprinkle on yogurt. BTW--never ate yogurt B4 so maybe i am allergic to that?? DO NOT KNOW but this stinks. I just want to breathe!!!!

[lilmea]

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UNG,
Both my girlies have allergies and so know the struggles. On doc told me you could be going right along and eat spoonful more than normal of something and bam! You might be on to something with the yogurt. Dairy allergys and all.
Don't have the allergies-did have the old boyfriend....

[sunshine_gg]

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I've lead a charmed life, I think.... no 2" ex boyfriends that I can remember! :H

Thank you girls... we've truly made it through this week and I have made it through 8 days without adult supervision

Couldn't have done it without you, thank you all.

[Seacailin]

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Not gonna continue this conversation about the 2" members. It is Sunday after all. Heat wave here in the Northeastern US, so getting my butt out of this house. Heading to an AA meeting at the Mens' halfway house. Don't worry, I will behave. Then, I swear to God, I am gonna do my taxes. Ugh....Have a Great day all and remember AINAO.

[lilmea]

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Sea-You've been sounding strong and positive on all your post.
Lovin this weather. Even going to clean up my car. There has been a salt shortage here. Wonder if I should say the salt from my car and recycle.

AINAO!

[upnorthgirl]

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AINAO really??

Right now life sucks--
Saturday "date" night with hubby sucke. Did not happen because f'ing sports on TV interfered. We did watch a TV movie but he fell alseep, so i was pretty much alone. Wanted a drink SOOOO bad.

Went to church tis morning and that helped. We did some shoppping but then--as soon as we are hone--back to TV.

i am thinking that all this times I say he is so god and calm and accepting he just wants me drunk so he can be with his first love--sports on TV and Internet.

I am BORED and ALONE even when I am with him.

SORRY--feeling very menopausal today:upset:

[lilmea]

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UNG,
Listen men are just wired differntly than we are. no 2 ways about it. Mr.hubby is 14 years older than I am. The good ole boy (women should be in the kitchen cooking) and the woman's libber. That'd be us and you can imagine the drama there! Sometimes we stay sober for the people in our lives and sometimes we stay sober inspite of them.

I know what you're going through-UNG-I really do. But hold on-work on your long term plan. Oney posted areally good article-it's on the last page of the toolbox. You might want to read it if you haven't already.

menopause-been three done that drunk. You don't even want to go there. uch:

So make yourself a nice cup of tea with honey, put on some warm jammies and relax.

[BecomingMeAtLast]

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Eggy,
Congrats on making it through!
Be

[BecomingMeAtLast]

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upnorth,
I have a similar situation with my HB. He loves the TV and falls asleep in front of it. Almost every night, with his beer. Have you told your HB how you feel? I agree, it's much more lonely being alone with someone than alone by oneself. I had to tell my HB over and over how it felt. How ignored I felt and he's getting a little bit better but he's so addicted to the TV it's hard for him. At least he's not out chasing skirts! It could be worse...just take care of yourself. I really do understand.
Be

[Solitaire]

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The long and lonely road...

I have just joined. The only light in the tunnel for me is the fact that I am not in denial re my drinking. What a shocker when I evaluated myself! I thought the perspiring in menopause (although I am on meds). I embark only with this forum on my side, as I do not feel safe "going public". I don't know what the steps are, but if I can make it from meal to meal and cuppa to cuppa, I'll be ok. I am glad I found you. I am scared, unsure, lonely AND excited. Take care from sunny SOuth Africa.

[startingover]

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Hey Solitaire. Welcome! You have made a great start by joining. May I suggest you read the book, you can download it from this site if you want. From there you can make yourself a plan to beat this which will surely help you. There are various ways, meds, supplements, Hypnosis CDs or a combination of all, plus the support from everyone here. Also, if you start your own thread, you will get loads of extra support too. Dont hesitate to ask any Qs. there is always someone here whatever the time!

[Solitaire]

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Thank you for kind words. How do I start a thread? I'm new at all this...