One week ago

[Softy]

One week ago

Number two...

Was sober last Monday as well but the sleeping is coming back now so hopefully feel better tomorrow than I did last week. Off for an early night with Allen Carr. Goodnight all!

[madmans]

One week ago

Goodnight your doing great keep it up

[vintage girl]

One week ago

well done softy! You are doing so well, it is really encouraging for me to read. And you too lush, good job on not giving in!

[vintage girl]

One week ago

PS I am reading that book too! Lots of food for thought in there.

[Flossie]

One week ago

OH MY GOD

I slept with Allan the other night too.

What a hussy !!!!

Love Flo x

[Softy]

One week ago

Two weeks later....

This is not gloating - this is my public self patting on the back. I have done it! 14 days AF in a row and 16 AF in the last 17. I have been the pub twice today. Once at dinner time then again the old Friday evening after work routine. I have had three pints of soda water and am now at home with a nice cup of tea. Have I become boring? No, I am gaining control and getting stronger day by day. Don't even feel tempted to order beer in the pub because I am getting high on feeling power over my intake. 23rd Feb doctors appointment is the next milestone. Got to get there AF.

[JackieClaire]

One week ago

No harm in patting you own back, in fact have a :yay: from me.

And think of all that lovely money you've saved so you can take Mrs Softy shopping while you're away.

[Softy]

One week ago

STOP

Don't tell the Mrs I am saving money - it will end up costing me loads more than I could ever hope to saveI am telling her that soda water costs the same as malt whisky

[JackieClaire]

One week ago

I bet she's dead proud of you.

[kaza]

One week ago

Hi Softy
Well done! What a champion you are. I am on Day 4 today, I hope I can be as good as you - it's great, just to feel great, I am finding (and loving it too by the way). I know there are things that are going to trip me up but after being on this site and receiving the kindness, friendship and support it certainly goes a very long way towards striving for what may seem an impossible goal, but then after reading other people's journeys, it gives me strength to want to get there too. Again WELL DONE.
kaza xx

[Audrey14]

One week ago

Hi Softy!!!

I checked dictionary for a word "patting" (sorry, english is not my native), so my lexicon becomes more rare:H

Why not!!! You're doing great and writing down your achievements is a prove and maybe for somebody a hot idea how to deal with this "python"-AL...

My Day 8..Following you!!!

A

[Softy]

One week ago

MWO

This forum is the key to the lock. Since I found this place I have become stronger and more determined. I would feel so embarrassed to come here and admit failure so it is a great motivator. Day 4 is a biggie. It literally does get easier after that and after the first weekend breaking the old routines. Keep on keeping on!

[Flossie]

One week ago

Softy,

You can gloat all you like in my eyes, your story is so inspiring to me and many others !

Very well done you.

Love Flo x

[patrice]

One week ago

Good one Softy!!!
Your posts inspire power and determination and I can almost feel your pride at keeping going
its great
Day 1 here and relieved... been putting it off and off
Take care
Patrice

[Softy]

One week ago

Hit the nail on the head

Relief - that is exactly the way I have been feeling - relieved that I don't have to drink. I never did "have to drink" nobody was making Me except the booze itself. It had taken control. I got to a point where I was relieved that I didn't have to get out of my skull. This relief was / is more powerful than intoxication. Whilst it stays that way it's onwards and upwards. No doubt there will be a time when I let my guard down and it gets tough but we are all in this together and we will win as one.