Twelve Weeks Later

[Softy]

84 days since my last drop of alcohol. Good Friday today. Lovely sunny day. Walked around the town centre and saw so many people enjoying a glass of beer outside in the sunshine. I did set off to achieve 90 days AF then moderate afterwards. Trouble is I am still not convinced I can moderate. I seem to be an "all or nothing" type of person. Let's see how it goes and take ODAT. I sat in the pub between 4-6pm because Mrs Softy really wanted a lager in the sun. I didn't stop her, in fact I encouraged her. She hasnt drank much since I stopped so it seems damn unfair if I were to deprive her of a simple pleasure when she is able to take it or leave it. I stayed stronger and bought her the beer and soda for myself. KEEP ON KEEPING ON!

[JackieClaire]

Twelve Weeks Later

Ooh you know I love these weekly catchups, Softy.

Mr JC doesn't drink anything like as much as he did before I went AF, just a few pints once a week with the 'boys'. If you can call 5 middle aged men with 3 dodgy hips and one case of tinnitus between the 'boys'. He doesn't feel deprived at all when we both go out and not drink. I leave it to him if he wants one ,as he's one of those dreadful 'normies' you hear about.

Congrats on 84 days, btw.

J x
:l

[Chillgirl]

Twelve Weeks Later

Softy congrats on 12 weeks AF! I think you are amazing to have coped with all you have been through and remained sober. Many of us discover that moderation is just not possible but what we also realize is that AF life is pretty damn good Moderating can be a very tedious task and total abstinence leaves no room for that mental anguish of "how many can I have?" or "how many days is it now till I can have my next drink?".

Whatever you decide I wish you well and for now keep doing what your doing :l

[Softy]

Twelve Weeks Later

Wish I was normal

But I don't suppose I ever will be. Now that reminds me of Radiohead's Creep. Must dig that cd out, great tune. Mr JC is lucky. Dodgy ears and dodgy knees are are damn sight easier to live with than cirrohsis. I suffer with dodgy dress sense but at least my liver should be cleaning itself up. Just wish my shoes would do the same.

[JackieClaire]

Twelve Weeks Later

Dodgyknees wasn't he a Greek philosopher

[Softy]

Twelve Weeks Later

JackieClaire;1103434 wrote: Dodgyknees wasn't he a Greek philosopher

I think anyone who has been an alike has fancied themselves as a Greek Philosopher at some stage, usually after the fifth pint.

Anyway Friday joke to cheer us up......

Why have elephants got big ears?





Because Noddy won't pay the ransom!

[JackieClaire]

Twelve Weeks Later

Groannnnnnnnnnnnnn

[mylife]

Twelve Weeks Later

Hello Guys,

Softy, big congratulations on your 12 weeks. My poor husband has all but given up alcohol to support me too. Of course he doesn't really mind because he doesn't have my problem, but I know he secretly misses us being able to go out and share a beer or a wine together.

I wish I were normal too, but the fact is I have this problem! And the good thing is unlike a lot of other problems people have (diabetes, arthritis etc.) I can make it go away simply by not drinking. So I have to remind myself how lucky I really am. You are really an inspiration, Softy. Hang in there, you are doing great!!

[Beachbump]

Twelve Weeks Later

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Wonderful to be sober for 12 weeks. Admire you!

[Cassia]

Twelve Weeks Later

Softy - many congratulations on 12 weeks! You are an inspiration to me! Keep it up! X

[mario]

Twelve Weeks Later

Softly well done on your 12 weeks, good job, Its amazing the way when we stop drinking the effect it might/can have on others, I think its called the ripple effect. A few people around me have drastically cut down on there alcohol consumption since i quit,

[coalfire]

Twelve Weeks Later

Congratulations Softy. Thats not easy especially with all you are going through. Well done. Will it be the big 100 next?