Sober (AF) September Challenge

[Accountable for Me]

Sober (AF) September Challenge

Mornin'!

This week flew on by! Thank goodness it is a long weekend here for us. Then the kiddies go back to school. (ah, poor kiddies - tee hee!)

Speaking of hormones. Something that I have noticed throughout my 'sober' life was that the day before my period I would have this incessant need to want to get drunk. I don't embark on it but, seriously.... that is about the only day that I have to really fight it on a monthly basis. It comes on like a steam train every month. I am pretty certain that hormones play a huge part in female drinking.

Well, today I am off to see my dad again. He lives an hour away, but well worth the drive to spend time with him. I try to see him 2x a week. (It is very hard seeing my terminally ill father.) Which can be exhausting with kids, work, etc... My house is paying the price for this but my 16yr old has been wonderful and helping me out keeping it somewhat livable. I am very proud of her. She has turned out to be a remarkable young woman! (my alcoholic ways there for a few years did not ruin her! thank God!)

Have a fabulous Friday everyone! Stay sober, stay healthy!

ps. babysteps - hang in there!

[Coco-Nut]

Sober (AF) September Challenge

mama bear;950534 wrote: .....for some reason I don't like counting days..

Me neither because there are never enough of them. At least not in a row!

[Coco-Nut]

Sober (AF) September Challenge

Happy Friday, Team!

Happy third day of the September challenge!

Let's get through the wicked weekend everyone -

FIGHT GOOD FIGHT - SLING YOUR AX (as someone once said, quite a few years ago!!!)

[OverIt2007]

Sober (AF) September Challenge

Happy Friday Gang!!!

Well, at least its Friday here, and a Beautiful one at that! The weather in Florida is just gorgeous this time of year. Hopefully Earl wont cause too much problems for our East Coast Buddies!!!

Im not a big day counter either. I do like to surprise myself when I go back and count and find out "Gee look how many days I got!" Its a nice surprise to NOT count, then be pleased with your progress.

Sounds like everybody doing good!!! Thats great, keep up the GREAT work, you will get there!!

DEFINITION OF INSANITY: Keeping repeating the same behaviors, but expecting different results. If there is no change, there is NO CHANGE!!!

:l

[anna]

Sober (AF) September Challenge

Just checking in, just reading through the posts, all very interesting in a getting-to-know-you-all kind of way; forgive if i do not yet respond to individual posts as yet, know that I enjoyed reading them all- helpful, human, honest, each one.
I am still preoccupied with food, guys! Day 4 for me and doing fine, apart from huge, infected insect bites that sent me running to the doc! Why me, lord? Anyways! The dentist told me this morning the teeth are in good nick for their age (59) so I need to get going on the other body parts! And yes as a 50++ female, I empathise with those who put on weight and I too need to get a grip on this alcohol habit. It's a killer, there's no doubt. Even in just a few days, i feel so much more in charge of my life, so confident, so alive. Which brings me back to food! Just had lunch. It feels fantastic to go out and pick some homegrown toms, salad leaves, flat parsley, basil and throw in some chick peas, red onion, garlic, then a dressing . My favourite drink? Also filtered ice cold water from the fridge, but I also had a virgin mary, tom juice with tabasco and worcester sauce-love it!
I am really glad that this thread exists and it is fabulous to know that we can all stumble and still return because we have all been there ourselves, know what it's like, can pick ourselves up, dust ourselves down and start again. Where was it I read that every single day AF is a day worth having, and with the encouragement here, there is a strong chance that we all can have many uplifting and strengthening AF days. Gonna keep eating my way out of this! Too full to contemplate old AL!
:h Anna :h

[sidney]

Sober (AF) September Challenge

Okay so where is everyone? Want to know how everyone is doing. Even if you slipped up. Like Mama says you don't have to count days just try. So says the queen of the relapse.
I am determined to beat the shit outta this thing. Day 12 for me. Feeling strong.

[sidney]

Sober (AF) September Challenge

The queen of the relapse is me by the way. In case you read that wrong.

[OverIt2007]

Sober (AF) September Challenge

Hi Anna!!

Awesome Job at day 4!!! YAY!! Anna, dont worry about keeping up with saying "Hi" and remembering everybodys names. There is alot of people on here, and that could give you a panic attack!! Besides, I have short term memory I swear!

We all know that each other wishes each other the very best, and we are all in this TOGETHER.

Be Strong ANNA!!

Cross posted with Sidney... You Ok today Sid? Oh Ok, I read back. CONGRATULATIONS... DAY 12!!!!

[mollyka]

Sober (AF) September Challenge

Hiya Folks, I'm literally flying out the door in 2 mins just a quick hello, I'm still here and sober and have had a super day -will tell all later, actually nothing to tell just feel happier. Went to the doc and shit hubs is moaning must go!!!!! Back after a nice fattenin dinner out with him!!
Molly

[Tippylou]

Sober (AF) September Challenge

Just checking in, All is well in South Texas. It rained all night so that is welcome! Fall is finally here. Love to all, keep up the good work.

[Anjicia]

Sober (AF) September Challenge

Hi again its been a lovely sunny day here. Did some shopping earlier and after i got my eyebrows waxed and tinted nice treat and i could have got 3 bottles of wine lol! What you can do with the money you save on al its months snce i gave myself a beauty treat. Off to an AA meetng at 8.30 this evening. Just checking in and hope all is gong well for you all this friday evening. :wavin::thumbysup:

[neart]

Sober (AF) September Challenge

Hi guys, how's everyone doing? It's Friday evening here, 8pm. It occured to me earlier that it's been ages since I've been out on a Friday or Saturday - they were my biggest nights. When I get a bit more settled and get some money together (get a job!) I think I"ll need to redefine them - find something that I enjoy doing those evenings, instead of just letting them drift by. Have horrible feeling most alternatives to AL on Friday nights involve exercise or tv chat shows though

[mollyka]

Sober (AF) September Challenge

ya could be right Neart - haven't come up with anything better than Ryan Tubridy meself:H:H
Have had a very interesting day. Was due to go to the doc at 2.30 - no big deal he knows me well, warts and all. Anyhow 'bout 2pm I got a major panic attack - very nearly didn't go. I have been out of work for 2 weeks with major anxiety and depression sort of probs but this was mighty. Anyway eventually went down and he told me he thought 'considering I had virtually had a breakdown' 2 weeks ago that I was doing brilliantly. Wow - I was taken aback - knew I wasn't great but ....................? Anyhow in answer to your question Babysteps, he has upped my AD which is Lexapro from 15mg to 20mg so will see how I do with that.
Had a gorgeous dinner - don't often eat red meat, had a massive rib-eye steak, homemade chips and roast vegs with pepper sauce and the ubiquitous fizzy water!
Had a great walk down the beach this after, paddled and splashed and felt pretty damn good. Sorry this was all about me, just feel a bit taken aback by everything, hope you're all having a good sober Fri. night.
Sydney, I see you're from Toronto - my only little daughter (22) emigrated there last June and is very happy, I miss her tho!
Molly

[sidney]

Sober (AF) September Challenge

Hummm I wonder why she picked Toronto? I have lived here all my life and love it. You will have to come visit Mollyka.

Sid

[mollyka]

Sober (AF) September Challenge

Sorry Sidney, spelt your name wrong! Her boyfriend has family in Toronto, Uncle, Aunt and heaps of cousins and a construction company, and as he is in construction and Ireland is in recession.......need I say more! She is teaching the piano over there at the moment and as I say is very happy. Hubs and myself and 16 yr old (very lonely for big sis) son are planning a big trip over there maybe next June.
Molly