ODAT Wednesday 24th March

[KatieB]

Hi all,
I hope no-one minds me starting an ODAT wednesday thread.. since it's wednesday here in Oz-land now..
I have my birthday coming up so I need to make sure I stay AF to keep a clear head and not get depressed!
I may get depressed as hardly anyone seems to care, I only ever get a card off my Dad.. which is better than nothing I suppose.. but I have to make sure I don't drink to deal with the loneliness and isolation.. though I have plans to have fun with my son, but I will not have him with me the whole day..
Anyway, here's to a fab AF Wednesday!!
Katie xxx

[Boss.man]

ODAT Wednesday 24th March

Happy ODAT Katy!

We are all so worried now about OZ. Perth made the evening news in the US tonight. Storms, and lots of video.

The whole post-AL thing makes one moody and emotionally unstable. I'm still pretty ashamed of what I went through, when I went through it. I'm supposed to be an adult, not a subject of some desperate reality TV show. It sounds like you are doing well at it. Suppress the doubts and march forward with confidence. If you need guidance, the real "you" is the sustainable one. Think about it.

Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is rebuilding a post-AL life. Enjoy the good moments, and get by the others. Time will heal it, truly. Good luck Katie and happy ODAT for all to come.

[KatieB]

ODAT Wednesday 24th March

Thanks Boss.Man!

I have slipped up a couple of times but need to keep motivated.. esp. with so many potential triggers coming up, I want to make sure I dont have a spectacular downfall..
Perth is miles away from where I am, but I am still worried about all people in WA.. hope everything's ok there.. Aus is a huge country so we do get a lot of diverse weather conditions.. cyclones being the most common it seems.. at least we dont get earthquakes as we are only on the one plate!

Have a great ODAT day too!
Katie xxx

[runningwind]

ODAT Wednesday 24th March

KatieB, I CARE ......:l:l
runningwind

KatieB;826912 wrote:

Hi all,
I hope no-one minds me starting an ODAT wednesday thread.. since it's wednesday here in Oz-land now..
I have my birthday coming up so I need to make sure I stay AF to keep a clear head and not get depressed!
I may get depressed as hardly anyone seems to care, I only ever get a card off my Dad.. which is better than nothing I suppose.. but I have to make sure I don't drink to deal with the loneliness and isolation.. though I have plans to have fun with my son, but I will not have him with me the whole day..
Anyway, here's to a fab AF Wednesday!!
Katie xxx

[KatieB]

ODAT Wednesday 24th March

Thank you runningwind.. :l
I will come on here on my b'day night if I am feeling a bit lonely and depressed.. to stop me from drinking.. i know you guys will support and help me through..
xx

[rustop61]

ODAT Wednesday 24th March

Good morning ODAT'rs

Thanks for starting us off Katie. I'm sure you will be fine on your birthday, you know you have your MWO family and we care:h Living AF is very much living life on life's terms, there is no running away into a bottle or numbing things out and that can be hard. However, the reward of maintaining your self-respect and waking up AF every morning more than makes up for it as far as I am concerned.

Had a busy day yesterday so did not get to check in. Congratulations Overit and Spuddle. Like myself you now have the first 30 under your belt. I'm not on the same high as I was the first time I achieved it, just a quite feeling of contentment. Still taking my supplements and now looking forward to another 30 days. Not thinking beyond that.

Raining here this morning so dont know if I will get my walk with the doggies, hope so.

Rustop

[Panno]

ODAT Wednesday 24th March

Morning everyone

Katie we all love you and I will be glad to spend your birthday with you.

Had a great relaxing evening last night - what a sleep, thought I was never going to wake up this morning. Day 3 today and feeling strong.

Have a great day everyone.

Luv P x :l

[hillsidetime]

ODAT Wednesday 24th March

Hi Katie, we are here for you always. It's great to hear you planning ahead in regards to an af birthday, great job. Have a wonderful, ODAT, day.
Hill

[mama bear]

ODAT Wednesday 24th March

Good Morning Virtual Family.....
All is well here....had a crazy day at work and came home to find dinner waiting for me! Ate, listened to hypno CD and passed out!
Katie......I have an idea......send us a po box and we will ALL send u burfday cards????!!!! U will get so many cards......and will NOT feel unloved and lonely......think about it
Happy day all

[OverIt2007]

ODAT Wednesday 24th March

Good Morning from Overit too! Always nice to wake up and get a check in from my buddies!

Thank you so much for the well wishes on a month. I cant believe it actually, its like, did I REALLY do that??? How???? Thanks Rustop. Its nice to see Spud and you right beside me with it too.

Hi Mama, sounds like your doing good! You know Mama, you mentioned your husband is also a drinker. Ill be honest, if my partner drank, I do not think I could ever stop. I live with just my son, and my cat and dog.

Katie, how about treating yourself to something nice for your birthday? When I started on my sober journey, I bought myself a beautiful ring. It has my birthstone and my sons. I love it, and honestly, I do not think I could pick up a drink wearing my ring. Its a symbol to me of many things. Treat yourself to something nice maybe something symbolic of where you are in life. Just a thought?

Today is my sons birthday. My big boy is growing up. Im so grateful that among the presents he is getting there is one present he may not be aware of yet. He is getting a sober and a committed Mom who vows to remain that way.

Have a great day all!!!!

[Reboot]

ODAT Wednesday 24th March

OverIt - what a GREAT gift for your son!!!!!! Congrats again on a month and all the changes you are making!!!

Katie B - Happy Birthday to you . . . Happy Birthday to you . . . . In your honor I won't sing as it is NOT pretty but know that many will be thinking of you!!!!! OverIt has a great idea - how about being AF for YOU on your birthday. Can't think of a better present!

Rustop - Contentment sounds good!!

All ODATERs Happy Wednesday!! Day 3 for me!!

[OverIt2007]

ODAT Wednesday 24th March

Thanks Reboot!

Day 3 is hard. My failure for years was not being able to get to day 4 or 5. Just get past those days!!!!!!

I cannot explain how the magic happens after one week then two weeks. Spuddle will tell you that. Rustop will tell you that. I think especially at maybe day 10, you just dont feel like drinking anymore.

It makes sense that sobriety is something that you have to practice, like practicing for a recital, dance or whatever. Its also breaking a habit. Like someone who is quiting smoking has to keep practicing to break the habit of smoking.

Really if you look at it that way, drinking is no different. It does get easier as time passes. SO with that said, just try your hardest to get the time under your belt, and when you do, the rewards will come flowing out! TRUST ME~

You can do it ReBoot! I have all the faith in you that you can.

Overit

[mama bear]

ODAT Wednesday 24th March

Happy Birthday Baby Over it...wish I could meet you and give you a big hug!!!
Yeah it's hard cause he loves to drink and knows when to stop.......

[OverIt2007]

ODAT Wednesday 24th March

Thanks for the birthday wishes to Mini me Overit, LOL. Hes a special boy for sure.

Mama, would your husband quit drinking to support you??? If he is just a social drinker, and if he knew how much this means to you, then shouldnt he be more supportive? Im just thinking outloud here, all for the benefit of you in mind.

Catch ya later, Im off to work.

Have an AF day (or ill kick your butt )

[mama bear]

ODAT Wednesday 24th March

I've asked him and I just get a blank stare...he says he doesn't have the problem. I do.....
don't need a butt kickin today
feels to good not to be hungover!!