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[KatieB]

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UK Blonde,

Great post.. goes to show you can still have fun and life is more meaningful when AF.. I totally agree with you about the UK and its activities being centred around AL for the mainstream.. Im from the UK so I know at Uni - binge drinking was encouraged with nights at the Uni bar being 2-4-1 shots etc.. its such a bad influence.. I saw an article in "Glamour" magazine a while back blaming society for its drinking problems.. its exactly the same here in Aus - every public holiday its all about the drinking.. but you are also right in that not everyone drinks, people do chose not to drink.. it is still a personal choice despite the "pressures" put upon us..
I.R - I hope you find inspiration here! it is a choice.. we all need to make some lifestyle changes and tweakings if we are to have success in being AF.. the longer I am sober, the more I find that drinking really does suck- it takes years off your life, and does not lead to anything positive,
take care,
Katie x

[IanRankin]

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Agree with Katie - UKBlonde's post very inspiring - thanks

[Dippy D]

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I am new to this forum

Trying not to beat myself up again. drinking just not drunk. A.A. sucks where I'm from. Bunch of up their own arses kinda people. I keep going back to it. Expect to feel different every time.

[Dippy D]

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I did manage several months abstinance over the last 2 yrs. 3 months, 3months again and weeks at a time and then 7 months after a treatment programme last year. I've come to find it works successfully when it becomes my choice instead of 'I must because mum, boyfriend, brother say I must'. Good luck with your 30 day plan.

[mama bear]

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Welcome Dippy....come join us in the Newbies Nest