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    #1

    I did it!

    Well.. what a success.. I managed to meet my friends, had a lovely lunch of fish and chips.. and no AL! I went up to the bar and ordered and lemon, lime and soda.. and it felt great! My friend's were surprised I think (but didn't say anything) - that I did not order my usual glass of wine with lunch..
    And then I got the train straight home without stopping at any bottle shops.. I feel very proud of myself.. though I know its still early days.
    I just have to keep continuing as I am, and not give in to temptation.. as I know I will just go on a path of self-destruction if I give in..
    Next hurdle is the weekend alone.. but i'm working on Sat night, so I won't be able to drink tomorrow..
    I am 'missing' alcohol in the sense of the feeling of relaxation and self-confidence it gives me, plus the fun I sometimes had with it.. but with my history, its just not worth it..I have lost too much to risk losing anything again..
    "It works if you work it, because you are worth it!!!"

    :groupluv:
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    #2
    I did it!

    Hey K,

    Good for you, that really is a great achievement. It can be quite hard to go back into our normal social situations (where we used to drink) and enjoy the moment without booze. You did really well!
    And I must say, a 'huge hat's off' to the people you were with for not commenting.
    That is very positive too. You know you can socialise with these people without them trying to pressure you into drinking.
    Keep up the good work.
    See if you can find other things to help you relax...Exercise, hot bath, night classes in something interesting......There are lots of relaxing things that are fun and build confidence. Try to fill the holes in time (left by the drinking) with something good for you.
    Go for it!!

    Amelia
    Amelia

    Sober since 30/06/10

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      #3
      I did it!

      Thank you, Amelia..
      I'm not sure I would be able to survive a "party" though.. but I plan on only hanging out with friends that don't drink.. luckily, now I'm a mum, most my new friends don't drink at all, and don't know about my past, so I have a good chance of starting afresh..
      "It works if you work it, because you are worth it!!!"

      :groupluv:

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        #4
        I did it!

        good one

        Hi kbrown
        Pleased to read your thread you go girl.Good to read that you achieved all that you did when you went out with friends.Stick with it also good to hear your friends did'nt make a fuss that you were'nt having a AL drink they are the type of friends that you need to go out with.Stick with it K.
        Stump

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          #5
          I did it!

          kbrown!! I knew you could do it. In every post of yours I have sensed an underlying strength and you proved it yesterday.

          you want this. i can tell.

          congrats to you for sticking with it through and getting over that hurdle.

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            #6
            I did it!

            Well done Kbrown. Hope you feel really proud of yourself cause you deserve it! It is a great achievement to get over the first few hurdles. It's not easy but you did it.
            Good on ya
            Hippy
            I finally got it!
            "All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become" Buddah

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              #7
              I did it!

              BRAVO!!!! I am thrilled to read this! That is a wonderful feeling - don't ever forget it!!
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              Thoughts become things..... choose the good ones. ~TUT

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                #8
                I did it!

                YOU GO GIRL.....I AM PROUD OF YOU!!
                I love my family more than alcohol.:h
                Live in the Solution....not the problem

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                  #9
                  I did it!

                  Kbrown-congratulations and you are so right - It is just not worth it!!!! I am proud of you too!!
                  Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.

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                    #10
                    I did it!

                    Kbrown;808361 wrote: Thank you, Amelia..
                    I'm not sure I would be able to survive a "party" though.. but I plan on only hanging out with friends that don't drink.. luckily, now I'm a mum, most my new friends don't drink at all, and don't know about my past, so I have a good chance of starting afresh                    ..
                    That's the spirit K, you go get 'em girl. Stay away from parties if you know that they would be difficult. You are doing really well. Don't put temptation in your way
                    x
                    Amelia

                    Sober since 30/06/10

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