Made it through the night!!

[being present]

I am on day 3 AF. Tonight was a bit tougher even than last night. I went to a dinner/going away party where everyone else was drinking. I really wanted the first one, knew I couldn't have it and went through about 10 minutes of just wanting to get out of there, run home and cry. But I made it through it and actually started enjoying myself. Good music was playing in the background and I was enjoying the conversation. I was actually present and not in an alcoholic haze. I left before the other guests (I am typically the last to leave and never the first) and opted out of going to a bar later to hear a band. I am now home in bed sober again and thankful. I am certain had I had that first drink I would have ended up blacking out and feeling terrible tomorrow morning, emotionally and physically. This is not easy, but I know I am going to feel great tomorrow!

[The New Me]

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Present, You are so strong! You did amazingly well in the last two nights.
I also had a craving for a glass of wine and said to myself - "who are you trying to kid"
Had tea instead. We are going to feel so good tomorrow

[cacky]

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Being and the new, great job to both of you. my new motto is " i want to leave when people want me to stay rather than stay when they want me to leave" i find that people enjoy my company more when i do this.

[The New Me]

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Cacky, I love this! As someone who stayed at parties to the bitter end, I can totally appreciate your new motto. I take, you had an AF evening yourself.

[Kimberley]

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Yay! Well done, Being. You must be very proud of yourself. Keep it going

[startingover]

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Great stuff Being and NM!
It gets easier to as time goes on.

[Loobyloo]

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Cacky I have noted your motto, it's fantastic. Being present - I am very proud of you!!!! You are going to feel fabulous this morning, it's a beautiful day for all of us waking up with no fog or fear xxxxxxxxx

[ellabella]

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From a fellow day 3'er - well done Being and also to you New Me - love the motto Cacky - it seems to hit home with us all

[National]

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Good work Present! Bring on day 4!

[Anjicia]

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Well done everyone i'm on day 3 heres to a sober weekend.

[Loobyloo]

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well done firefox good on ya me and ellabella are on day 3 also what a great buzz xxxxx

[greeneyes]

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Good job!! Rock on!

[sparkleAZ]

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You should feel proud of yourself. I am on day three also and went to dinner last night, everyone drinking but I stayed tight with my lemon water. This is the first time in many years that I was sober 3 nights in a row.

[being present]

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Good morning to all! Feeling great! I am so proud of all of us. And I can't believe how many have just started out and are keeping on track. YAY us!!

Good job New Me. I have fallen off the wagon trying to kid myself before. I still keep trying to do it. However, I think at this point I am no longer kidding myself, I am just lying to myself.

To quote National, bring on day 4!!!!!

[Loobyloo]

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Good morning being present, you sound very happy and full of life today! Good luck as you continue on your journey and have a wonderful day xxx